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No.18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, China, 2721-1211
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Monday 28th July Alison: We were up early to catch our taxi to the Moscow International Airport where we caught a Finnair flight to Helsinki. We had quite a wait there before our next flight which was good as we were able to relax & use the computer etc. Tom bought a Sudoku book which kept him happily occupied. Finally we boarded our long flight to Shanghai, which went overnight but because of the time changes from Russia we got very little sleep (although naturally the kids who slept on ...
Hong Kong, China chalmersfamily
4 days in Hong Kong. It was just great - and weatherwise so like home - Monday lovely and sunny. Tuesday typhoon warning level 3, wind and rain. Tuesday night typhoon warning level 8, "stay in your hotel!" Wednesday typhoon warning down to level 3 again, more wind and rain until afternoon. Thursday warm but overcast. They get 3 typhoons a year - well lucky old us! But seriously, we really had fun. Hong Kong is a great place, it never sleeps. Shops and markets open until 11pm, restaurants and ...
Hong Kong, China crofter
In March of 2008, I was invited by Cathay Pacific to participate in the delivery and inaugural flight of a new Boeing 777. This trip was one of my career highlights! The event began with a First Class flight on Cathay from JFK to Vancouver and an overnight at YVR airport and then a drive to Seattle. After a full day and overnight in Seattle, we were treated to a tour of the Boeing Assembly Plant in Redmond before we boarded the plane for our flight to Hong Kong. My pictures here show the high...
Hong Kong, China hambone5000
We decided to tackle the top 10 sights today starting with the star ferry (still not sure why this made number 1 in the book its a 9 minute journey in a boat, there are no dancing bears, no balloon boys, no hanging gardens of babylon to see, nothing!). we made it to HK island and headed to the Golden Square, a collection of the city's high rise high profile buildinng, some renowned for their Feng Shui, and some a complete eyesore. Moving swiftly onwards towards the park an oasis of tranquilit...
Hong Kong, Hong Kong jen_and_chris
We had a smooth 13 hour ride over from San Francisco. Customs and passport control was no problem. The Hong Kong Airport is a breeze to navigate. We rode over the longest suspension bridge in the world! This city reminds me of a very modern San Francisco - bridges, buildings and large hills are harmoniously combined to create a vivaciously bright city! We met at the lobby bar and enjoyed the gorgeous view as we settled down with Tsing Tao (?), beer. Doug and I walked along the Avenue of the s...
Hong Kong, China klfoley
We started with touring a local neighborhood off of Nathan Road (HK's main street). Victoria Peak was next on our agenda, we arrived at the bottom and took a COG train, this looked similar to an old fashion cable car but ran on single ground track. The train went at a fairly steep angle up to the top of the peak, we could see all of the major import/export harbor area. It was a sight. The top area is full of small eateries and shops. We had a driver for the day which was nice, he picked us up...
Hong Kong, China klfoley
Thirty hours of travelling, 3 flights, 10 meals, 15 cups of tea, and 20 disruptive runs to the washroom (I was conveniently in a window seat),I arrived in Hong Kong. Alas, no sushi on the plane, though I did discover kuzu juice (aka Sky Juice). I don't know what kuzu is, but I plan to find out. I was greeted by my father, who was in HK on business. With him I was indulged with a nice hotel, a seasoned guide, and the best breakfast of my life. We went to the InterContinental (formerly the Rege...
Hong Kong, Hong Kong lilgrimper
Hi There everyone, Well Hong Kong was just wonderful, the night lights were fabulous and we had a great harbor view from our hotel room. Every night at 8pm they do a show called "Symphony of lights" and it is in the Guinness book of world records for the largest choreographed light show in the world - all the buildings lights light up and are in exact time to the music, on some of the buildings there are huge spot lights and laser beams projecting out over the harbor, it's just amazing. We re...
Hong Kong, China markandgeorgie
DAY 34 A long day getting from Auckland to Hong Kong; two and a half hours to Sydney, an hour and a half layover, and then another 10 hours to Hong Kong. I don't ever want to travel again unless I can go business - it's just so much easier and you arrive feeling good rather than wrung out. Our arrival in Hong Kong was also very smooth and I wish Miami Airport could take some lessons from here. We passed through Customs in less than 10 minutes and the Customs Officers actually smiled and there...
Hong Kong, China maxnstan
DAY 35 Hong Kong is such an exciting place. It's not often I wish I were young again (apart from when I look in the mirror?) but there's something about HK that makes me want to be young, in business, and part of the buzz that's all around you here. The place seems as if it's built on commerce, energy and service. The only thing we haven't hit lucky with is the weather and after a month of almost continuous sunshine we can't complain, but the forecast for the whole time we are here is rain an...
Hong Kong, China maxnstanHistorical Traveler Reviews of Intercontinental Hotels Intercontinental Hong Kong
Best views in town--and rooms are being renovated!
There are plenty of other reasons why this hotel remains one of the most celebrated and venerated by travel industry insiders and publications. The service is exceptional from the front-desk check-in to room service to bell hops and spa attendants. The concierge desk was especially helpful. We were met with a smile and an offer of assistance at every turn. Our meals in various hotel restaurants and through room service were outstanding. As someone with severe food allergies, I was especially appreciative of the careful attention wait and kitchen staff paid to my dietary requirements.
The lobby continues to be the most gorgeous in Hong Kong, largely because of the stunning harbor view, which truly pops into the lobby through the massive walls of glass fronting the lobby lounge. This is a heavenly spot for enjoying afternoon tea or a night cap. You won't get a view like this anywhere else--none of the Hong Kong Central hotels can compete (and many of their views will soon be blocked completely by new construction on "reclaimed" land along the waterfront), and the nearby Sheraton and Peninsula are two critical blocks further from the harbor.
While the hotel is in Kowloon, the walk to the Star Ferry (which costs about US 50 cents one-way) is short and fun along the promenade. The hotel itself is adjacent to a large shopping mall, but it's much more fun to walk up the "Golden Mile (Nathan Street) to the Temple Street Night Market for some shopping or to the Kowloon Park for bird and people watching.
Our only gripe about the hotel is that while the outdoor pool and "spa pools" are wonderful--a true oasis--the changing rooms are small and not especially stylish.
As others have reported, guest rooms are in need of updating. Good news: while we were there, the InterContintental kicked off its renovation, scheduled for completion in September, 2005. The current rooms are generous in size, have massive bathrooms with large soaking tubs and separate showers with dreamy shower pressure, and a separate toilet room. While there isn't much to complain about--decor is tasteful, beds are comfy, bath and desk amenities are lovely--the rooms, and especially the bathrooms, are starting to look a little retro (the peach marble baths look like they belong in an old episode of "Dallas"). According to info from the management, the new rooms will be Asian fusion in design with plasma TVs, high-speed internet (rooms currently have high-speed internet, but new rooms will be faster), and stylish new granite baths with spa features, including steam showers in most rooms. I am already planning ahead for a trip to Hong Kong to enjoy the new rooms next fall! With this renovation, the InterContintental will undoubtedly enjoy a solid spot as the top hotel in Hong Kong (in my opinion, the views and service already put it well ahead of the Mandarin Oriental and the Ritz--I'm not sure any hotel can topple the venerable Peninsula). Hopefully, the aleady steep prices won't go through the roof once the new rooms are complete. But paying for harborside is worth every penny!
IC Hong Kong
For the price point at which I paid per night ($400+) I would expect more investment in the property to reattract return business. The service is very good, and lounge views are super - but somehow the hotel has a worn feel to it, and it's as if the management don't want to replace something unless absolutely necessary. I don't think you'd get this at the Peninsula, across the street on Salisbury Ave.
Despite the flaws, the pool and spa are very nice, as is the evening buffet and the Club Intercontinental area which provides free snacks, tea and booze throughout the day. There is an $80 per day charge for the Club, if you don't for some reason get it for free or included in your room rate.
Dated
I think the view is the only thing going for it, the hotel desperately needs refurbishment. We booked a deluxe room which wasn't that big and not very clean. Everything generally was a bit worn and tatty, right down to the room service menu. The subdued lighting throught the hotel did not hide the frayed edges of the wall paper and how old the lift was. Also, there was a loud humming noise throughout the night and drilling first thing in the morning due to the East Rail building works. When we asked for a room change, the staff though polite, did nothing but put us in the same room but 10 floors lower.
We checked out next day and headed straight back to Isalnd Shangri-La. I think this hotel is fine if you book one of the better room/suites and if you do not mind a bit of noise. But for the money, I would rather stay elsewhere.
Nice staff but rooms are small
Generally service in the hotel was very good and, of course, the view from the lounge is the best in Kowloon.
Best View in the World
Best Views in Hong Kong!
Having visited the top floor bars at the Peninsula and the Sheraton, I can definitely say that the InterCon has the best views of the Hong Kong skyline - fantastic at any time of day. Even without a harbour view room, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the view from the public areas of the hotel. We visited the Alain Ducasse "Spoon" restaurant in the hotel which was fab and had a few cocktails in the hotel bar - great for viewing the nightly light show over Hong Kong Island. The pool area is nice and spacious, but the best bit is the 3 spa pools, again with amazing views over to Hong Kong Island. The hotel is in a convenient location, just a short walk from the underground station and the star ferry pier (which is by far the best way to travel!). Its also nice to have a walk along the promenade which is just in front of the hotel. The staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly and the concierge was able to assist with any questions which we had about HK.
Kowloon itself was great, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Re bars, would highly recommend Chasers bar in Knutsford Terrace (Kowloon) and its sister bar Insomnia (in Lan Kwai Fong) - both friendly places with great resident bands.
Spectacular view. Excellent hotel.
Stay for the view.
Absolutely Fantastic
A view to die for
The hotel was a touch more luxurious when Regent owned it, now that Intercontinental is in charge it is a bit less ritzy, but still very nice.
It is not worth the price to stay in this hotel if you do not get the harbor view rooms. The rooms themselves are comfortable, but nothing you would write home about, and the backside has a view of an unattractive street, which is often torn up since much of Hong Kong seems to be a permanent construction zone.
If you can't get harbor view, stay at the Peninsula, just a short distance away. But if you do get harbor view, make sure to take some time to enjoy it by sitting in your room with a bottle of champagne. Very romantic.
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