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Hotel ICONvsLan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel ICON ranks significantly higher than Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong. Hotel ICON is ranked #10 in Hong Kong with approval from 13 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Hotel ICON
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
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No.17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The rooms at this teaching hotel of a university are clean, modern and spacious, and the service is excellent." Full review
Michelin Guide "Its style credentials are clear, from the works by local artists to the modern staircase and vertical garden Market is a buffet restaurant; formal dining in Above and Beyond."
Star Service "Using the word iconic is the ideal way to describe this large, but distinctive, design hotel." Full review
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Request a room as high as possible, and for a hotel with enthusiastic service and plentiful amenities, this one is hard to beat.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Hong Kong’s much-talked about Hotel Icon attempted to outdo the rest by enlisting a group of design icons (hence the name) to decorate its stylish spaces." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Marriage of form and function, the four-and-a-half-pearl Hotel ICON combines luxury with high art, while serving as an educational center for the hospitality industry." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This modern hotel is the result of a successful hospitality experiment: Its staff members are all hotel management students hand-picked from the adjoining Hong Kong Polytechnic University." Full review
Afar Magazine "Specially commissioned furniture pieces of lush marble and woods welcome you into your temporary living space while floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the Victoria Harbour unlike any other." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Hotel ICON is what Hong Kong needs more of — a well-designed, well-run, well-located hotel at a decent price." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "At Hotel Icon in vibrant Kowloon, you can split your time between admiring the stash of contemporary Chinese art, the food served in the trio of restaurants, and the sweeping views of Victoria Harbour." Full review
Fodor's "Stylish and eco-conscious, Hotel ICON overlooks Victoria Harbour from the eastern end of Tsim Sha Tsui, on the Kowloon Peninsula." Full review
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong Fodor's
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Rough Guide Star Service Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's 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
OysterUpscale
"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
