Excellent, look forward to the luxury minivan.

I presume,you mean 3 mins from the station after the train ride from the airport and not 3 mins from the airport?
I'm there next month with executive club access and very much looking forward to it.
Can you explain a bit about the train,is it non stop,do you need a ticket etc Thanks

It's been a couple of years, but the train runs about every 10 mins and you have to buy a ticket before you board.

IIRC it stops at an interchange not too far from the airport, then Kowloon and finally Central - It takes about 20 minutes to Kowloon (where i've travelled to and from) presumably it's only a couple of minutes further onto Central.

Once at Kowloon (and presumably Central) there is free transport laid on in minibuses to the main hotels (each mini bus going on a defined route dropping passengers off and picking passengers up to about 4-5 hotels)

It all seems to work very efficiently, and is very easy to use. IIRC at the airport it's all on the flat you walk from arrivals forward (up or down a slight ramp can't remember which) straight into the ticket hall with the train right in front of you with staff offering free help with your baggage. Much better IMO than the Begger's Muddle that is the Heathrow Express with its long walks, escalators, inefficient lifts, fast and not so fast services, first class / second class nonsense and expensive pricing.

Same here as the previous responses. Did it a few weeks ago. It was very nice although I was surprised that the MO didnt opt for a more prestigious brand - just to avoid conversations like this. The MO is a very professional operation at HKG.

I must add my comments to anyone thinking of staying at the Intercontinental - DON'T. The service is of a level more akin to a Chinese operated hotel in China, than an international hotel in China. I'm exaggerating but not by much...

Some models of Toyota in Asia are actually considered luxury models, such as Alphard, Crown and Landcruiser. I think the APV in question here should be the Alphard which is certainly nice enough.

Agreed about the Intercontinental. Used to be one of my favorite but stop going there since 2 years ago.

You don't need a ticket to get on the train from the airport. You can get a ticket when you get off and before you exit the turnstiles. The train doesn't go to Central, it goes to Hong Kong Station. A small but subtle difference, involving 10 minutes walking between the two.

Langham Place uses LWB Mercedes S530s -- quite nice with the power rear seat. I had a Sweet Place suite reserved but switched to the Residence suite which is marginally cheaper as it is actually a nicer room (bigger kitchen area but lacking an extra half-bath in the lounge -- same total square footage though. Some excellent Feng Shui elements and high quality finishes, really on par with the Pen, MO and even FS but a lighter more modern and more residential style. Some great art work plus high quality electronics that works. I usually stay at Pen or Sheraton for 1 or 2 nights, but staying a week this time and much happier with the Langham Place.

Hi there,

Thanks for reporting this as I'm still hesitating between the Langham Place Residence Suite and the GH Grand Suite King (basic suite with a suite upgrade certificate used). What woud your piece advice be in that situation (comparable prices)?

The key difference is location and neighbourhood. Personally I love the LP location in Mong Kok, it is gritty, with character, fun and the best shopping in HKG. But definitely not for everyone. As a hotel (hard and soft product) the suites at LP are markedly better than the GH, also food is superior (had room service last night, and it was Michelin star quality lobster -- rare for hotels!). The kitchen is fabulous (the fridge is paneled in wood and mirrors, for example). Size is 600 sq. ft. which is on the small side, but well laid out so it feels bigger (also the bedroom is bigger than the lounge, which I like). For me the LP is far better (also Residence is a class up from their basic suite).

If you can use the Hyatt suite upgrade well elsewhere before it expires, definitely do LP for HKG. If you're undecided, get a suite from Hyatt on a stay someplace else.