Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsEAST Hong Kong
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most reviewers compared to EAST Hong Kong. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong scores 89 with endorsements from 15 publications such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and concierge.com.
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."
EAST Hong Kong
No.29 Taikoo Shing Road, Island East, Hong Kong
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Regulars, many of whom are business travelers, appreciate being comfortably away from the Island's bustling madness." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 345-room hotel on the eastern part of the island has clean lines and lots of natural light, which is quite uplifting for a business hotel." Full review
Time Out
"It’s hip, contemporary and the state of the art rooms (complete with iPod touch technology and all that jazz), with jaw-dropping floor to ceiling glass walls." Full review
Michelin Guide
"East is a modern business hotel designed for those who, like the hotel staff, can wear a pair of Converse with their suit."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Although East pitches itself primarily at the business traveller, anyone who’d like to stay in a modern hotel with sleek rooms should enjoy it." Full review
Gayot
"This art-centric hotel provides a stylish atmosphere for business travelers."