The Langham, Hong KongvsCordis, Hong Kong
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Langham, Hong Kong is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cordis, Hong Kong. The Langham, Hong Kong is ranked #14 in Hong Kong with accolades from 13 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
The Langham, Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Hong Kong's only member of the Leading Hotels of the World is conveniently located a couple of blocks inland from the harbor, just a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry." Full review
Concierge
""No detail is missed" in Grand Rooms with timber- and leather-paneled walls and wool carpets."
Fodor's
"Attractive luxury is apparent everywhere, from the opulent lobby to warmly decorated guest rooms done in a soothing, English-country style."
Jetsetter
"Elegant Kowloon escape with city-view rooms, a rooftop pool, and one of the world’s best Cantonese restaurants." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Located in the heart of the popular tourist area Tsim Sha Tsui, the 495-room Langham Hotel is a luxury property and a shopper's paradise." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Once inside the hushed surroundings of this elegant hotel, the clamour of Peking Road feels like a distant memory... the charm of the hotel is underpinned by modern facilities and attentive service."
Star Service
"Formerly the Great Eagle Hotel, the upgraded Langham caters to an even mix of tourists and business travelers." Full review
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Grand Langham rooms are the ones to request, since they were renovated in 2010 and feature the most stylish decor, including glass-topped work desks.
Gayot
"This luxury hotel features a European-inspired ambience and a variety of on-site draws, including several refined restaurants."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The original Langham, in London, calls itself the first “grand European hotel,” and the brand does much to preserve that legacy, even as far away as Hong Kong." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The renovated Langham continues to serve up five-star luxury in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui."
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