Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsAlisan Guest House
Both Alisan Guest House and Island Shangri-La Hong Kong are praised by travel writers. Overall, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most professionals compared to Alisan Guest House. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 17 sources such as Michelin Guide, Star Service and Time Out.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Show All Reviews
Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong
From $229/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The harbor views are, naturally, impressive here—you can even see the Shangri-La's sister hotel across the water in Kowloon."
Fodor's
"A city icon towering above Pacific Place drips with old-world charm and offers spacious and luxurious accommodations with an Asian twist, along with fine dining and impeccable service." Full review
Insight Guides
"The jaw-dropping 17-storey atrium at ‘the Shang’ says it all: this is the Shangri-La group’s flagship property, and comes with all the bells, whistles and first-class service one would expect."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This monolithic hotel offers plush sophistication with an early ‘90s vibe." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Arguably the most luxurious hotel in Hong Kong, the 565-room Shangri-La features opulent details." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The soaring, 56-story Shangri-La has the city’s highest-altitude lodgings." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A vast, intricate Chinese silk painting towers over the glamourous atrium and rises up all of 16 storeys; more sparkle is provided by the dazzling array of chandeliers placed around the hotel."
DK Eyewitness
"One of the best hotel in Hong Kong, the Island Shangri-La is efficient, superbly staffed, and with some of the territory's largest rooms."
Star Service
"Soaring above Victoria Harbour, this is one of Hong Kong Island's tallest hotels (measured from sea level), and it continues to rank high above the rest in many categories." Full review
Gayot
"Amid Hong Kong's crush of skyscrapers, the Island Shangri-La seems almost lost among the lanky buildings shrouded in haze."
Alisan Guest House
Flat A, 5/F Hoito Court, 275 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
From $0/night
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"If Chungking Mansion is your idea of a horror house, this guesthouse on the other side of the harbor is a good alternative." Full review
Fodor's
"Some of these no-frills rooms nestled into an old apartment building in Causeway Bay have nice views of the yachts just across Gloucester Road." Full review
Rough Guide
"Tidy guesthouse with helpful management; rooms are the usual cramped boxes, but all have a/c, TV, shower and phone. $450."
Lonely Planet
"Spread through several apartments, the rooms in this small family-run place are clean, the welcome warm and the advice good."