The Upper HousevsB P International
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Upper House is the choice of most writers compared to B P International. The Upper House is ranked #5 in Hong Kong with approval from 18 publications including Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
The Upper House Show All Reviews
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
From $497/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The entire anti–chain hotel experience is deliberately minimalist, though at times the coveted coolness is a little overplayed—the restaurant staff in particular seem brusque and self-satisfied."
Fodor's
"Even standard rooms in this haven of stylish luxury are suites—tranquil havens of design and indulgence that feature huge windowside bathtubs." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Every corner of this boutique hotel spells zen-like serenity." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This discreet and stylish hotel is on the wish-list of fashionistas everywhere. The clever use of art, sculpture and natural materials makes one feel on is in a private house."
Star Service
"This contemporary boutique-hotel stands alone in Admiralty next to its big-boy neighbors Conrad, JW Marriott and Shangri-La, but it continues to hold its own in both luxury and service." Full review
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Hotel owner Swire Group, which also owns hometown Cathay Pacific Airlines, is known for its efforts to maintain high standards, but the staff can occasionally turn up their noses if guests have too many special requests.
Gayot
"With its understated, designer-Zen decor and urban residential mood, The Upper House makes for a discreet, relaxing home-away-from-home in Hong Kong."
BlackBook
"What happens when you commandeer the upper levels of a JW Marriott and turn it into a boutique hotel?"
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Opened in October 2009, the boutique hotel The Upper House, sister to Beijing’s trendy Opposite House hotel, occupies the top floors of a Pacific Place tower (thus, the name)." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Upper House was designed to give guests the experience of staying in a luxury residence within easy reach of the design stores, markets, and nightlife of the Wan Chai neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"More pied-à-terre than hotel, this contemporary-style 117-room property in a Central tower is all about subtle details." Full review
B P International
No.8 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $38/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Located at the north end of Kowloon Park, it's just a stone's throw from the park's indoor and outdoor public swimming pools and a short walk to a playground, making it good for families, too." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This enormous hotel overlooks Kowloon Park and is relatively convenient to most places of interest in Tsim Sha Tsui."
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Haggle before you book: depending on the season and day of the week, prices are often reduced by 50%.
Rough Guide
"Run by the Scouting organization, this tidy mid-range place has smart doubles facing Kowloon Park, along with triples and quads. $1800."
Fodor's
"These small and no-frills rooms in a modern tower on the north side of Kowloon Park come with a bonus: views over an extensive swath of greenery or the harbor."
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Quarters vary in size considerably, so be sure to ask for a spacious room.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"B P International is a huge mid-range hotel with an enviable location off of Kowloon Park, near shopping, tourist attractions, and major transportation lines." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel has as much charm as a dormitory, and because it serves also as the home of the Hong Kong Scout Centre (a portrait of Lord Baden Powell, founder of Scouts, hangs in the lobby), it's also popular with youth groups" Full review