Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsGrand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and Island Shangri-La Hong Kong are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks marginally higher than Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 17 sources including Time Out, Frommer's and BlackBook.
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."
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This hotel literally flaunts space, with huge black granite columns, massive flower arrangements, palm trees, bubbling fountains, and statuettes." Full review
Fodor's
"A direct connection to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre makes this a business-first hotel, but leisure travelers also enjoy the elegant rooms." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Hyatt has magnificent views of the Convention Centre and harbour, and its grand Art Deco-style lobby with black marble pillars, mosaic floor and sweeping staircase is a sight to behold."
Oyster
Luxury
"The hotel is a popular choice among business travelers, given its numerous meeting rooms and direct access to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stunning views and sleek design; a favorite of business travelers to Hong Kong, as it’s connected to the convention center. ." Full review
Rough Guide
"Part of the Convention and Exhibition Centre complex, with harbour views and a luxurious feel. It also has the largest hotel swimming pool in Hong Kong. $3200."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This waterfront hotel connected to a convention center has a "very opulent lobby" with marble columns and spiral staircases." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A comprehensive refurbishment programme has begun at this grand hotel, and will give the bedrooms a more contemporary look."
Star Service
"Next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the harbor front, a short walk from the Wanchai Star Ferry, is the new-money answer to Hong Kong's old-money hotels." Full review
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Three phones with voice mail and data ports, high-speed Internet access (both wired and wireless, for a fee), flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, free bottled water, safes (repositioned to eye level to make them easier to use and avoid forgetting things), spacious closets, cozy slippers and robes are among the accoutrements.
Gayot
"In a city flooded with venerable luxury business hotels, Hyatt Internationalâs flagship property offers 549 comfortable, contemporary guestrooms and suites."