The Best Hotels in Hong Kong, the Fragrant Harbour

Hong Kong is divided into several islands (Hong Kong island, Landau and others) and a peninsula (Kowloon and New Territories). Beside its “complicated” geography, here you’ll find hotels of all kind of prices and quality, which makes the choice extremely difficult. This guide is a selection of the best hotels in Hong Kong, whatever your budget may be.

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Review of Reviews of Luxury Hotels (5 Star) in Hong Kong

Island Shangri-la Hotel

The Island Shangri-la Hotel is a luxury hotel in Central part of Hong Kong with 565 guestrooms. Some of the rooms offer harbor views and all of them are well-equipped with modern facilities and free Wi-Fi. It features 8 restaurants, full service spa, fitness center, business center, and an outdoor pool. Around the hotel, you will find Pacific Place, Bank of China Tower, Victoria Peak Tram, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, located within 1.7 km from the hotel. The best thing about this hotel is that the staff is extremely helpful and speaks languages like French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and English. By staying at this hotel, you get facilities like valet parking, airport transfer, currency exchange, baby sitting services to name a few.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is located in the Hong Kong Central providing its guests with luxurious amenities. From currency exchange, baby sitting, valet parking, airport transfer to facilities for disabled, spa, and free Wi-Fi in all the rooms and public areas, the hotel will leave you pleased with its impeccable facilities and services. The highlight of the hotel is that it features 2 Michelin award winning restaurants serving Cantonese and French cuisine. The hotel features spacious and luxurious 399 guestrooms, a fitness center, and two outdoor pools. Hong Kong –Macau Ferry Terminal and Central Ferry Piers are less than a kilometer away from the hotel.

The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong

The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong is a beautiful hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui area of Hong Kong. The hotel is well-appointed and provides convenient access to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, which is only 4 minute walk away. The Hong Kong International Airport is 25 km from the hotel and the close by attractions like 1881 Heritage Shopping Complex, Hong Kong Museum, Ocean Center, and Harbour City are only 3 minute walk away. The hotel offers lovely harbor views with sites located in the close proximity and this makes it a value for money hotel. The 372 smoke free guestrooms offer. Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour views. The hotel offers fee Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas to keep you connected always. Some of the other amenities include a salon, fitness center, children’s playground, and a restaurant serving international and local cuisine.

The Peninsula Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong is another luxury hotel that features 300 well-equipped guest rooms, six restaurants and two bars, a rooftop terrace, full-service spa, and an indoor pool. While it provides you with luxurious facilities to make your stay comfy, it also provides you with easy way in to the Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Cultural Center, and Harbour City, located only a few steps away from the hotel. In addition to Chinese language, the friendly staff also speaks English, French, German and Japanese to communicate with you easily. By staying at the hotel, you get free Wi-Fi in all the rooms and public areas, airport transfer, shuttle service, currency exchange, and even limo car service.

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel

The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel overlooks the South China Sea, located at a stone throw from the Hong Kong International Airport. The hotel features 658 guestrooms with some of them offering Ocean views. The hotel offers free airport shuttle, free train station pick up, free shuttle service to theme park and shopping center. The staff is helpful and speaks English after Cantonese and Mandarin. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas; however, some of the rooms do not have it. The hotel features ATM machine, restaurant and bar, coffee shop, business center, an indoor pool, fitness center, and full serviced spa. Some of the places of interest nearby include Asia World Expo, Skypier, Skycity Nine Eagles Golf Course, Tung Chung New Development Ferry Pier, all located within 5 km from the hotel.

Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Hotel

The Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Hotel promises to deliver a convenient and comfortable stay with style. With the Hong Kong International Airport located just a couple of minutes away, this hotel shares close proximity with many attractions like Giant Buddha, Hong Kong Disneyland AsiaWorld-Expo, and Cathay Pacific City. The Tung Chung MTR and Ngong Ping 360 are also a short walk away from the hotel. The hotel boasts a wide range of amenities that one would expect from a luxury hotel. The Wi-Fi is paid and the hotel offers special facilities for disabled guests. The staff members speak English very well and are dedicated and hardworking.

Review of mid-range hotels in Hong Kong

Butterfly on Victoria Boutique Hotel

The Butterfly on Victoria Boutique Hotel is a perfect place to relax and reenergize in Hong Kong as it is located near the Victoria Park, the Butterfly on. The Hong Kong International Airport is just a short drive from the hotel, while the Tin Hau MTR subway station is just a couple of minutes away. A 15-minute train ride can take you to Soho, Lan Kwai Fong, and the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Butterfly provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas and has special facilities for disabled guests. The staff is very helpful and goes an extra mile to ensure that the guests needs are well taken care of. All the members of the staff speak excellent English and make you feel at home.

Bishop Lei International Hotel

The Bishop Lei International Hotel is located in the heart of the city and boasts mesmerizing views of the city. It is operated by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and offers top-of-the-line services to ensure a cozy and comfortable stay. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and also in the rooms. Many must-visit destinations, like the Hong Kong Ocean Park, Soho and Lan Kwai Fong entertainment area are located near the hotel. The hotel staff speaks enough English to understand what the guests need, however their lack of fluency is covered by their helping nature and dedication. The hotel also arranges for shuttle services to/from the Hong Kong Station, from where the airport can be reached easily.

Shamrock Hotel

The Shamrock Hotel is one of those budget hotels that provide luxurious services and amenities. A short walk away from the Jordan MTR Station, this hotel offers easy to access to mainland China. Hong Kong Times Square, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Star Ferry Pier are located nearby the hotel. The Shamrock provides free Wi-Fi in public areas while it is paid in the rooms. The staff does not speak good enough English and sometimes it gets very hard to understand or convey messages.

Just Inn

The Just Inn is a small and cozy hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui that provides the best experience of the city of Hong Kong. Located near the city center, Just Inn enjoys close vicinity with Victoria Harbor, Avenue of Stars and Harbor City. The Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station is just a minute away. The hotel offers free wireless internet in all rooms and public areas and other facilities that make guests feel at home. The staff members are fluent in Chinese and English so you will not have any problem communicating with them.

Review of budget hotels in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Hostel

The Hong Kong Hostel is a budget accommodation option, located in the center of Causeway Bay. The hostel is ideal for backpackers, solo travelers, and those looking for a comfortable stay, easy on pocket. The hotel features 30 descent rooms with fresh linen and warm lighting, equipped with en suite bathroom with free toiletries. It provides convenient access to Causeway Bay MTR Station and Sogo Department Store, only two minute walk away from the hotel. The neighbourhood is also full of eateries, restaurants, and shops. The hostel provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms; fax/photocopying services, ticket service, and private check-in/check-out. The staff speaks English to communicate with you easily. For an in-depth review of the Hong Kong Hostel, click here.

Ashoka Hostel

The Ashoka Hostel is an ideally located hostel offering budget stay with easily approachable Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station. While the station is only 0.1 km from the hostel, attractions like Hong Kong Museum of Art, New World Center, and Ocean Center are only 4 minute walk away. The hostel offers free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas, lockers, concierge, smoking area, meeting facilities, 24 hour room service, and shared lounge. The staff is considerate, friendly and speaks many languages like Tamil, Hindi, Nepali, Japanese, English, Korean, and Filipino to cater to people from different backgrounds. For an in-depth review of the Ashoka Hostel, click here.

Alohas Hong Kong Hostel

The Alohas Hong Kong Hostel is located only a five minute walk from the Temple street market in the center of Jordan. The hostel features eight rooms including single, twin, and family room, equipped with free Wi-Fi. The hostel’s staff is friendly and speaks English after Mandarin and Cantonese, making it easier to converse with you. Because of its ideal location, Kowloon Park, Miramar Shopping Center, and China Hong Kong City are within 0.6 km.

Dragon Hostel Hong Kong

The Dragon Hostel Hong Kong is perfectly located in the heart of Mongkok, five minutes walk away from the Mongkok MTR Station. The area is popular for night markets and local food stalls. The hostel rooms are clean with bathrooms equipped with soap and shampoo. If you plan to stay at the hotel, do not forget to bring toothbrush, toothpaste and towel as the hostel does not provide you with that. All the 66 rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, with free Wi-Fi available in public areas also. The staff is friendly and speaks English, Indonesian, and Vietnamese in addition to Chinese. The hotel also offers amenities like currency exchange, airport transfer, shuttle service, express check-in/check-out, smoking area, and concierge. Overall, it is a good budget hotel for those who are looking for a lively neighborhood and comfortable rooms.

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