Jan 10, 2018, 7:05 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Hong Kong usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads
Broad summary of the Hong Kong Marriott brands is as follows:
Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong - Superb full harbour views, good quality restaurants on-site and the world's highest bar (Ozone, that has up to a 20% discount for elite members that actually makes it reasonable value). Negatives would be price and location is in Kowloon (i.e. not ideal for tourists).
St Regis Hong Kong - New (in 2020), great quality rooms, excellent service in the hotel and restaurants, views are more standard and location is a little less convenient, but on the Island in Wan Chai and near the Exhibition Centre. Hotel restaurant l'envol offers quality French service and food and has two Michellin stars. Near the newly opened (2022) Exhibition MTR station with walking under cover (one stop from Admiralty or Hung Hom), or walk from Wan Chai (approx 10 minutes).
Mid-range
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong - Ideally placed for tourism and likely business, built in an MTR complex with a luxury mall underneath. Small rooms with a good view of either the harbour or a hillside, but compensated with an excellent lounge and breakfast. Somewhere to spend time outside of the room. Not hugely changed since 1980 but a classic hotel with excellent on-site restaurants and a newly renovated/larger lounge than the version prior to COVID.
W Hong Kong - Quirky, next to the Ritz Carlton and with an outdoor pool. On-site restaurants are more limited but in a good location. A nice alternative to the Ritz if you want to explore Kowloon, or are under 30. Good weekend champagne brunch.
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel - More of a convention centre hotel, but with nice uninterrupted harbour views and reasonable room sizes. A little far from public transport but with walkways to get you to Wan Chai or Exhibition Centre MTR stations fairly rapidly (mostly under air-con).
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers - Huge hotel that historically had a separate "Towers" side (now being removed) and one of the worst lounges in the Marriott network (now improved) with poor elite recognition, but relatively large rooms and close to public transport, museums, shopping in Kowloon and the star ferry. Has had an ongoing refurbishment from late 2022 that appears to be addressing historic quality problems, but this is underway as the wiki is updated. As of March 2023, the "lounge" is on the second floor opposite the reception desk. It's open noon to 6:30pm only, with cocktails/food from 4:30pm-6:30pm and guests are allowed in for only one hour (enforced). There is no lounge opportunity for evening dessert/coffee.
Le Meriden Cyberport - Large rooms, nice staff, in the middle of nowhere (by HK standards) and very consistent brand standard, including a lounge. You will need to get a taxi to any sight or location unless you are visiting the tech companies in the area. Refurbished and reopened in November 2022, and has a shuttle to the Airport Express MTR/Central once an hour.
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel - Next to the airport, far away from the city (on the MTR or Airport express via a shuttle bus) but excellent evening buffet and ideal to explore Lantau or visit friends (aircrew) in Tung Chung. You can't walk to the airport due to ongoing construction work, even if it looks like it is only a 5 minute walk, it isn't.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel - Huge pool and ideal for children. Rebranded to a resort to limit elite benefits. Worthwhile for a long weekend away or when visiting Ocean Park. Close to the (less convenient) Ocean Park MTR for tourists. Good restaurants on-site, not much in the local area.
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel - New hotel that opened in December 2020, more designed for shopping or being close to the airport (via taxi or hourly shuttle bus), good facilities and pool. Far away from the city centre in a residential area.
Boutique
The Mira Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Not so close to public transport (approx 10 minute walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR), limited elite recognition but good for the bars of Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) and Kowloon. A better place to head to after a day of shopping in Kowloon or a heavy night out in TST.
Mira Moon Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Close to the shopping of Causeway bay, good rabbit based romantic hotel with sizeable bathrooms and real baths but limited restaurant facilities in-house. Refurbished in July 2022.
The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection - New, and not yet opened. In 2025 it is expected that we will get a new Autograph, a conversion from the current Park Lane Hotel, Pullman. The hotel has a great bar and view. Let's see what happens
Value
Courtyard Hong Kong Sha Tin - generally agreed to be the best value Marriott in town with an excellent executive lounge, great value rooms and good elite service. However far from town (45+ minutes on public transport) and designed for those who want to visit Sai Kung or relatives in the new territories.
Hong Kong Island Hotel | Courtyard Hong Kong - Reasonable location and good value business hotel that isn't that far from central or the MTR, but is ultimately not very distinctive. Offers a good breakfast for elites and a small executive lounge more focused on drinks than food.
Ovolo Southside, Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Excellent value and close to Ocean Park. Near the MTR and with a well respected local Mexican restaurant. Offers a 3 hour social hour (free flow with food) if you book direct, a hidden gem. At points has been fully vegetarian as well.
Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong, Tung Chung - A combined building with the Sheraton Tung Chung, so very similar with some shared facilities but more basic rooms.
Typical responses from those who live in Hong Kong:
I want the best hotel money can buy: Ritz Carlton (views) or St Regis (service)
I want to save money: Ovolo Southside (qirky) or Courtyard Sha Tin (far away)
For business: JW Marriott (Hong Kong Island) and W Hotel (Kowloon)
Airport Stopover: The Sky City Marriott is in the airport complex (accessed via shuttle bus) but realistically you could head to the Ritz Carlton or W Hotel on the airport express in under 30 minutes. Alternatively the Sheraton Tung Chung, and cheaper Four Points may offer more reasonable rates and are only 10 minutes taxi to the airport in an area where a lot of Cathay staff live, or use the airport shuttle bus (link).
Theme parks: Disney is not close and arguably the Sky City Marriott or Sheraton Tung Chung/Four Points Tung Chung are closest, but would need a taxi. Staying at the W or Ritz Carlton may be preferable and using the MTR to get to the park (one change). For Ocean Park you have the Ocean Park Marriott (Resort) or Ovolo Southside within walking distance or the JW Marriott is only one MTR(metro) stop away and more central for other sights.
Staycation: Ritz Carton (on-site restaurants), St Regis (service, two good if pricey restaurants), Courtyard Sha Tin (bargain) or the Ocean Park Marriott (pool for children)
Space: Le Meriden Cyberport, but only because it's in the middle of nowhere (though this is subjective, as it's about 20 minutes in a taxi to central)...
Undiscovered gem: Maybe the Ovolo Southside but ultimately this is Hong Kong so you can't really expect a bargain, it's an efficient capitalist market after all!....
**Staying in China**
Note (pre-COVID) you could save serious (USD100s+) by staying in Shenzhen though this would involve crossing an international border and would only work for those who wanted to visit China and had a visa. With the border reopening this is an option, for example the St Regis Shenzhen is typically great value with free-flow executive lounge privileges on the 100+ floor or staying at the Four Points in Shenzhen is less than a round of drinks in Hong Kong and offers an unlimited dim-sum lunch for less than 20USD pp. Getting a visa isn't as easy as pre COVID though, and the China "visa on arrival" scheme can be over subscribed, leading to long queues. If you have a China Visa though this could still be an option, though it will take approximately 2 hours to get from the Shenzhen StR to the centre of Hong Kong (made up of approximately 20 minutes metro in Shenzhen, up to one hour of border/visa processing time, then 40 minutes on the MTR to Admiralty station)
**Quarantine FYI**
In December 2020 the Hong Kong government agreed a list of quarantine only hotels for what became part of the world's strictest quarantine regimes with at points any person entering HK needing to spend 3 weeks in a hotel. A number of Marriott hotels took part in this programme at varying points until hotel quarantine was removed in late 2022. The "new" Four Points in Tung Chung didn't open for normal guests until after the end of quarantine, and at time others were on/off the list, including the high end W, then the Ocean Park Marriott, Renaissance, Ovolo, Mira Moon and so on. Of the Marriott brands, only the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton never took part.
Broad summary of the Hong Kong Marriott brands is as follows:
Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong - Superb full harbour views, good quality restaurants on-site and the world's highest bar (Ozone, that has up to a 20% discount for elite members that actually makes it reasonable value). Negatives would be price and location is in Kowloon (i.e. not ideal for tourists).
St Regis Hong Kong - New (in 2020), great quality rooms, excellent service in the hotel and restaurants, views are more standard and location is a little less convenient, but on the Island in Wan Chai and near the Exhibition Centre. Hotel restaurant l'envol offers quality French service and food and has two Michellin stars. Near the newly opened (2022) Exhibition MTR station with walking under cover (one stop from Admiralty or Hung Hom), or walk from Wan Chai (approx 10 minutes).
Mid-range
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong - Ideally placed for tourism and likely business, built in an MTR complex with a luxury mall underneath. Small rooms with a good view of either the harbour or a hillside, but compensated with an excellent lounge and breakfast. Somewhere to spend time outside of the room. Not hugely changed since 1980 but a classic hotel with excellent on-site restaurants and a newly renovated/larger lounge than the version prior to COVID.
W Hong Kong - Quirky, next to the Ritz Carlton and with an outdoor pool. On-site restaurants are more limited but in a good location. A nice alternative to the Ritz if you want to explore Kowloon, or are under 30. Good weekend champagne brunch.
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel - More of a convention centre hotel, but with nice uninterrupted harbour views and reasonable room sizes. A little far from public transport but with walkways to get you to Wan Chai or Exhibition Centre MTR stations fairly rapidly (mostly under air-con).
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers - Huge hotel that historically had a separate "Towers" side (now being removed) and one of the worst lounges in the Marriott network (now improved) with poor elite recognition, but relatively large rooms and close to public transport, museums, shopping in Kowloon and the star ferry. Has had an ongoing refurbishment from late 2022 that appears to be addressing historic quality problems, but this is underway as the wiki is updated. As of March 2023, the "lounge" is on the second floor opposite the reception desk. It's open noon to 6:30pm only, with cocktails/food from 4:30pm-6:30pm and guests are allowed in for only one hour (enforced). There is no lounge opportunity for evening dessert/coffee.
Le Meriden Cyberport - Large rooms, nice staff, in the middle of nowhere (by HK standards) and very consistent brand standard, including a lounge. You will need to get a taxi to any sight or location unless you are visiting the tech companies in the area. Refurbished and reopened in November 2022, and has a shuttle to the Airport Express MTR/Central once an hour.
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel - Next to the airport, far away from the city (on the MTR or Airport express via a shuttle bus) but excellent evening buffet and ideal to explore Lantau or visit friends (aircrew) in Tung Chung. You can't walk to the airport due to ongoing construction work, even if it looks like it is only a 5 minute walk, it isn't.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel - Huge pool and ideal for children. Rebranded to a resort to limit elite benefits. Worthwhile for a long weekend away or when visiting Ocean Park. Close to the (less convenient) Ocean Park MTR for tourists. Good restaurants on-site, not much in the local area.
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel - New hotel that opened in December 2020, more designed for shopping or being close to the airport (via taxi or hourly shuttle bus), good facilities and pool. Far away from the city centre in a residential area.
Boutique
The Mira Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Not so close to public transport (approx 10 minute walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR), limited elite recognition but good for the bars of Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) and Kowloon. A better place to head to after a day of shopping in Kowloon or a heavy night out in TST.
Mira Moon Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Close to the shopping of Causeway bay, good rabbit based romantic hotel with sizeable bathrooms and real baths but limited restaurant facilities in-house. Refurbished in July 2022.
The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection - New, and not yet opened. In 2025 it is expected that we will get a new Autograph, a conversion from the current Park Lane Hotel, Pullman. The hotel has a great bar and view. Let's see what happens
Value
Courtyard Hong Kong Sha Tin - generally agreed to be the best value Marriott in town with an excellent executive lounge, great value rooms and good elite service. However far from town (45+ minutes on public transport) and designed for those who want to visit Sai Kung or relatives in the new territories.
Hong Kong Island Hotel | Courtyard Hong Kong - Reasonable location and good value business hotel that isn't that far from central or the MTR, but is ultimately not very distinctive. Offers a good breakfast for elites and a small executive lounge more focused on drinks than food.
Ovolo Southside, Hong Kong, a Member of Design Hotels™ - Excellent value and close to Ocean Park. Near the MTR and with a well respected local Mexican restaurant. Offers a 3 hour social hour (free flow with food) if you book direct, a hidden gem. At points has been fully vegetarian as well.
Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong, Tung Chung - A combined building with the Sheraton Tung Chung, so very similar with some shared facilities but more basic rooms.
Typical responses from those who live in Hong Kong:
I want the best hotel money can buy: Ritz Carlton (views) or St Regis (service)
I want to save money: Ovolo Southside (qirky) or Courtyard Sha Tin (far away)
For business: JW Marriott (Hong Kong Island) and W Hotel (Kowloon)
Airport Stopover: The Sky City Marriott is in the airport complex (accessed via shuttle bus) but realistically you could head to the Ritz Carlton or W Hotel on the airport express in under 30 minutes. Alternatively the Sheraton Tung Chung, and cheaper Four Points may offer more reasonable rates and are only 10 minutes taxi to the airport in an area where a lot of Cathay staff live, or use the airport shuttle bus (link).
Theme parks: Disney is not close and arguably the Sky City Marriott or Sheraton Tung Chung/Four Points Tung Chung are closest, but would need a taxi. Staying at the W or Ritz Carlton may be preferable and using the MTR to get to the park (one change). For Ocean Park you have the Ocean Park Marriott (Resort) or Ovolo Southside within walking distance or the JW Marriott is only one MTR(metro) stop away and more central for other sights.
Staycation: Ritz Carton (on-site restaurants), St Regis (service, two good if pricey restaurants), Courtyard Sha Tin (bargain) or the Ocean Park Marriott (pool for children)
Space: Le Meriden Cyberport, but only because it's in the middle of nowhere (though this is subjective, as it's about 20 minutes in a taxi to central)...
Undiscovered gem: Maybe the Ovolo Southside but ultimately this is Hong Kong so you can't really expect a bargain, it's an efficient capitalist market after all!....
**Staying in China**
Note (pre-COVID) you could save serious (USD100s+) by staying in Shenzhen though this would involve crossing an international border and would only work for those who wanted to visit China and had a visa. With the border reopening this is an option, for example the St Regis Shenzhen is typically great value with free-flow executive lounge privileges on the 100+ floor or staying at the Four Points in Shenzhen is less than a round of drinks in Hong Kong and offers an unlimited dim-sum lunch for less than 20USD pp. Getting a visa isn't as easy as pre COVID though, and the China "visa on arrival" scheme can be over subscribed, leading to long queues. If you have a China Visa though this could still be an option, though it will take approximately 2 hours to get from the Shenzhen StR to the centre of Hong Kong (made up of approximately 20 minutes metro in Shenzhen, up to one hour of border/visa processing time, then 40 minutes on the MTR to Admiralty station)
**Quarantine FYI**
In December 2020 the Hong Kong government agreed a list of quarantine only hotels for what became part of the world's strictest quarantine regimes with at points any person entering HK needing to spend 3 weeks in a hotel. A number of Marriott hotels took part in this programme at varying points until hotel quarantine was removed in late 2022. The "new" Four Points in Tung Chung didn't open for normal guests until after the end of quarantine, and at time others were on/off the list, including the high end W, then the Ocean Park Marriott, Renaissance, Ovolo, Mira Moon and so on. Of the Marriott brands, only the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton never took part.
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May 30, 2018, 8:13 am
#526
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I’m curious about the many comments that suite upgrades are not forthcoming at the JW.
Did you ask for one?
Did you ask for one?
I ask this question because having done my research I stayed at the JW last weekend on a Saturday night on points. I was allocated an executive room after I checked in on the app but I asked if there were any suites when I arrived and I got one reassigned to one.
I’d read that this happens if you ask when you arrive.
It does indeed have a great lounge for breakfast and evening drinks/food and the location is good. I don’t believe you will get a better value points redemption in HK if you’re Platinum.
Of course the best value is the CY Sha Tin which also has an acceptable lounge experience and costs about 3 points per night.
I’d read that this happens if you ask when you arrive.
It does indeed have a great lounge for breakfast and evening drinks/food and the location is good. I don’t believe you will get a better value points redemption in HK if you’re Platinum.
Of course the best value is the CY Sha Tin which also has an acceptable lounge experience and costs about 3 points per night.
I am curious - did you book the deluxe room (45,000 pts per night) or the deluxe with executive lounge access (65,000 pts)? Thanks!
May 31, 2018, 10:00 pm
#527
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Ritz all the way - if it's within your budget also go for the club room. You can book a luxury privileges rate through whatahotel.com or other agency to get free breakfast and some other perks. Stayed there multiple times, always received upgrade to a huge corner suite (never happened at the W). Service is outstanding, especially at the club - I've had sent free bottles of champagne, wine, sweets etc. to my room multiple times during my stays. Great views from every room, amazing pool and outdoor jacuzzi on highest floor and good location (directly over a mall with metro link, supermarket and shops but the hotel feels very private).
Jun 1, 2018, 2:51 am
#528
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I'm Platinum Elite (status matched from SPG this year) so I knew I'd get executive lounge access anyway. I booked the deluxe room for 45,000 points (or 15,000 SPG points as they originally started out). Ultimately, got the suite (on a lower floor than originally allocated but it was a suite), lounge access for the two of us and the 500 MR points welcome gift.
Jun 1, 2018, 4:45 am
#529
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If someone is going to HKG for the first time and only for a few days, this is an inconvenient location. There are several places a tourist will want to go to which will require changing MTR line several times. For example, if you want to go from Sha Tin to Causeway Bay, you will have to transfer in Kowloon Tong, then in Prince Edward, and then in Admiralty. Four MTR lines to reach destination. If you want to go to Ngong Ping 360, even worse. I would not recommend Sha Tin at all if you want to maximize your time.
If you have been to HKG several times in the past and are not stretched for time, then yes you can save considerable money by going all the way up to Sha Tin to stay. Or if you have some business to do in Sha Tin, but it won't be the case for most.
If you have been to HKG several times in the past and are not stretched for time, then yes you can save considerable money by going all the way up to Sha Tin to stay. Or if you have some business to do in Sha Tin, but it won't be the case for most.
Jun 1, 2018, 6:36 am
#530
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Don't rule out Courtyard HKU. It may seem out the way but in/beside one of Hong Kong's best neighbourhoods. Sat Ying Pun is very close which is my favourite neighbourhood in the city. The area around the hotel has more of a local feel. Incredibly easy access to Central. It is a solid hotel with not bad lounge. Not to mention it can be easily a third of the price of the other ones. It is not a luxurious hotel but good service and more than comfortable.
P.S. Enjoy the heat of June. I am out of Hong Kong for most of June until last week.
P.S. Enjoy the heat of June. I am out of Hong Kong for most of June until last week.
Jun 1, 2018, 3:35 pm
#531
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There are several places a tourist will want to go to which will require changing MTR line several times. For example, if you want to go from Sha Tin to Causeway Bay, you will have to transfer in Kowloon Tong, then in Prince Edward, and then in Admiralty. Four MTR lines to reach destination.
First - CY Sha Tin has a shuttle to Sha Tin Station, as well as Kowloon and TST East Station. Even the schedule may not fit everyone's need, the bus stops outside the CY is very convenient. In fact - a guest can go from the hotel to Causeway Bay by bus without transfer.
Beside - there is a bus going to airport via the hotel. Anyone who want to go to NP360 can simply take that and transfer at Lantau Link Interchange for free, or take whatever available from the airport.
Jun 1, 2018, 7:27 pm
#532
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You will actually be surprised on how convenient the location is.
MTR is not the only public transportation in Hong Kong.
First - CY Sha Tin has a shuttle to Sha Tin Station, as well as Kowloon and TST East Station. Even the schedule may not fit everyone's need, the bus stops outside the CY is very convenient. In fact - a guest can go from the hotel to Causeway Bay by bus without transfer.
NP360 is worst for every hotel, even Skycity Marriott.
Beside - there is a bus going to airport via the hotel. Anyone who want to go to NP360 can simply take that and transfer at Lantau Link Interchange for free, or take whatever available from the airport.
MTR is not the only public transportation in Hong Kong.
First - CY Sha Tin has a shuttle to Sha Tin Station, as well as Kowloon and TST East Station. Even the schedule may not fit everyone's need, the bus stops outside the CY is very convenient. In fact - a guest can go from the hotel to Causeway Bay by bus without transfer.
NP360 is worst for every hotel, even Skycity Marriott.
Beside - there is a bus going to airport via the hotel. Anyone who want to go to NP360 can simply take that and transfer at Lantau Link Interchange for free, or take whatever available from the airport.
The bus schedule from Sha Tin is not to be recommended to someone stretched for time. MTR you don't want to wait long, but then there are too many transfers.
I will agree that transfer from the airport is fine however, and that NP360 is not that much better from other hotels.
Jun 3, 2018, 11:02 am
#533
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RC & W very well regarded, same owner as Four Seasons
RC grand harbor room is better than deluxe harbor suite
marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/hkgdt-jw-marriott-hotel-hong-kong/
25 suites (mountain, harbor, presidential)
577 rooms
some may prefer exec/prem harbor room over mountain view suite
RC grand harbor room is better than deluxe harbor suite
I’m curious about the many comments that suite upgrades are not forthcoming at the JW.
Did you ask for one? I ask this question because having done my research I stayed at the JW last weekend on a Saturday night on points. I was allocated an executive room after I checked in on the app but I asked if there were any suites when I arrived and I got one reassigned to one. I’d read that this happens if you ask when you arrive.
Did you ask for one? I ask this question because having done my research I stayed at the JW last weekend on a Saturday night on points. I was allocated an executive room after I checked in on the app but I asked if there were any suites when I arrived and I got one reassigned to one. I’d read that this happens if you ask when you arrive.
25 suites (mountain, harbor, presidential)
577 rooms
some may prefer exec/prem harbor room over mountain view suite
Jun 3, 2018, 11:02 am
#534
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Unless you're very lucky, Ritz doesn't always have the best views. The rooms are so high your view is usually clouds.
Sheraton - upgrades to harbour view are rare, unless you communicate in advance.
I would say JW for the location / recent renovation and Sheraton for the iconic view.
Sheraton - upgrades to harbour view are rare, unless you communicate in advance.
I would say JW for the location / recent renovation and Sheraton for the iconic view.
Jun 3, 2018, 11:22 am
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Since the OP is going to be going during the hotter more humid time in HK and this is their first visit, I would suggest one of the nicer properties. I dont have a problem with the CY properties as someone that visits HK a lot but for a first time visitor you want something a little nicer it seems. Also, if you end up staying in the hotel due to rain or the fact that it is humid as hell then it is nicer to have a good exec lounge to hang out at. For those reasons, I think the JW is the better choice given the op's criteria. The only thing that may come up short would be the upgrade as that might be a bit hit or miss but given the time of year you might have a chance there. I would say the W would be second based on your criteria but simply do not like that location very much.....it would however cover the breakfast ans possibly have a better chance at upgrade. If you have never been to HK when it is hot, humid and rainy.....the ability to be indoors as much as possible is a huge plus for me and the JW would be your best choice I think.
Jun 3, 2018, 11:52 am
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Agree, and Pacific Place is a livelier, more interesting mall than Elements, with better MTR access.
Jun 3, 2018, 2:53 pm
#537
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If someone is going to HKG for the first time and only for a few days, this is an inconvenient location. There are several places a tourist will want to go to which will require changing MTR line several times. For example, if you want to go from Sha Tin to Causeway Bay, you will have to transfer in Kowloon Tong, then in Prince Edward, and then in Admiralty. Four MTR lines to reach destination. If you want to go to Ngong Ping 360, even worse. I would not recommend Sha Tin at all if you want to maximize your time.
https://www.marriott.com.au/hotelweb...edule_2018.pdf
Jun 3, 2018, 4:43 pm
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While it's great that you don't mind a 20-30 shuttle ride each direction, there is no way I would consider that "convenient" and I don't think I'm alone on that score. Especially somewhere like Hong Kong, where easy access to your air conditioned room and shower can of paramount importance in the summer.
Jun 3, 2018, 4:51 pm
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Hi Flyertalkers, My partner and I are going to stay 3 nights in Hong Kong in June. I need some help picking the hotel.
- Status- platinum SPG and Marriott
- free breakfast is important, lounge access is preferred
- since its a holiday, upgrade is important
- short stay for 72 hours so access to local attractions and close to restaurants/bars would be great
1. w Hong kong - con:location doesn’t seem ideal. Pro: free breakfast, better chance of suite upgrade, nice pool
- Status- platinum SPG and Marriott
- free breakfast is important, lounge access is preferred
- since its a holiday, upgrade is important
- short stay for 72 hours so access to local attractions and close to restaurants/bars would be great
1. w Hong kong - con:location doesn’t seem ideal. Pro: free breakfast, better chance of suite upgrade, nice pool
2. Sheraton - pro: great location. Not sure about upgrade?
3. Ritz-Carlton - great view. Con: no free breakfast?
4. JW - pro: great value with points redemption
We may look at using points instead of cash if the redemption is good valuez
Any other ones I missed?
Which would you pick?
Thanks!
3. Ritz-Carlton - great view. Con: no free breakfast?
4. JW - pro: great value with points redemption
We may look at using points instead of cash if the redemption is good valuez
Any other ones I missed?
Which would you pick?
Thanks!
I have been to W several times. I think the location is good in the Kowloon train line ta few mins to Hong Kong
Breakfast Buffet at W very good. They are stingy with upgrades so dont expect anything.
Attached to a nice mall with many food options at the W or Ritz
Rob
Jun 3, 2018, 10:14 pm
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Does anyone recommend the Renaissance Hotel in HKG? I stayed at the Grand Hyatt next door a little over a year ago and loved it, and I noticed the Ren Hotel seems to share the rooftop pool/garden area with the GH and it must have similar harbor views. I remembered thinking that it could be worth checking out the Ren for my next trip. I loved taking the Star Ferry back and forth to Kowloon. It was easy and fun to experience the harbor like a local! If the rate was cheaper and the Ren has a good club lounge, I’d be interested in trying it out. I generally like staying at Ren Hotels. Has anyone stayed st the Ren HKG?
Last edited by Travelosopher; Jun 3, 2018 at 10:14 pm Reason: Typo