Cordis, Hong KongvsLan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Both Cordis, Hong Kong and Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Cordis, Hong Kong scores marginally higher than Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong. Cordis, Hong Kong is ranked #24 in Hong Kong with praise from 10 sources including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Cordis, Hong Kong
No.555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The ultramodern glass complex, which includes a swanky, 600,000-square-foot shopping mall, jump-started the gentrification of the entire neighborhood."
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If you feel like a lazy night in, you can choose from the hotel's huge DVD lending library; for something livelier, the on-site Backyard restaurant hosts weekend-night alfresco barbecues under fairy-lit mango trees.
Travel + Leisure
"Since it opened in March 2005, the glass-and-steel Langham Place, designed by the same team behind Tokyo's Roppongi Hills complex, has quietly become the city's hidden gem." Full review
Star Service
"The Langham Place Hotel Hong Kong is unique, as it's located in Mongkok on Kowloon, not on Hong Kong Island or huddled around The Peninsula Hong Kong in Kowloon's upscale Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood." Full review
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The hotel has exceptional dim sum at Ming Court (be sure to ask for the XO sauce, a uniquely blended, spicy Cantonese seafood sauce) and a Japanese robata-style restaurant, Tokoro, that's always a crowd pleaser.
Lonely Planet
"Peering out from one of the rooms of this colossal tower hotel, you’d never suspect for a moment that you were in Mong Kok. It’s a triumph for the district." Full review
Jetsetter
"The Langham Place Hong Kong rises 42 stories over the delightfully frenzied streets of Kowloon, embracing the city’s modern enchantment and East-meets-West excitement." Full review
Gayot
"Stylish guest rooms and suites across 42 floors on the Kowloon Peninsula."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Directly connected to the Langham Place Mall in Kowloon, this glass and steel 42-story tower has a location that "feels like the real Hong Kong."" Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It’s not in the super-luxury category but it’s in a lively area, rooms are nicely done and the higher views are fantastic." Full review
Time Out
"The words 'modern' and 'sleek' come to mind when thinking of Cordis at Langham Place." Full review
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Afar Magazine
"Towering 42 stories over the Mong Kok district of the Kowloon Peninsula, the Langham Place hotel is one of the best options for adventurous travelers looking to experience the “real Hong Kong." Full review
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong Show All Reviews
No.3 Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong
From $104/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"The... cozy feel of an old Hong Kong apartment building extend to the small but beautiful rooms enlarged by bay windows and plunging views of the surrounding cityscape." Full review
Insight Guides
"There is a boutique Asian charm to this 162-room hotel, and its location... is excellent."
Jetsetter
"No-fuss, scaled-down luxury with contemporary Chinese decor, a neighborhoody vibe and a Michelin-starred restaurant, just blocks away from central Hong Kong.
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If you make only one touristy stop, be sure it’s the Peak, which is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rough Guide
"This well-run boutique hotel has rooms furnished with antique-style Chinese furniture and is located near old market streets along the Central–Sheung Wan border."
Star Service
"This hotel is infused with regional touches and style, but Westerners may be wary of an unfamiliar name." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Lan Kwai Fong Hotel is a simple, yet upscale, 33-floor property with a prime position in Hong Kong island's Center district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A convenient location, harbor-view rooms, classic Chinese design, and generous complimentary perks make Lan Kwai Fong Hotel a Hong Kong standout." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Chinese styling at this 162-room hotel, in staff uniforms and decor with a contemporary twist, adds a local touch that's hard to find in Hong Kong hotels." Full review
Time Out
"The Lan Kwai Fong Hotel is just minutes away from the vibrant Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo districts, and is an excellent choice for visitors looking for comfort without sacrificing location." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel makes its mark with Oriental decor and hip Chinese touches...rooms, too, contain decorative stone turtles that conceal Internet cables and are decorated with red and gold accents" Full review