Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsHotel Madera Hong Kong
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Madera Hong Kong. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong comes in at #8 in Hong Kong with accolades from 17 reviewers like Oyster, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
Hotel Madera Hong Kong
No.1 Cheong Lok Street, Jordan, Hong Kong
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
BlackBook
"Sterling Design Hotels' sleek Madera needs nothing more than its gasp-inducing views of Victoria Harbour to rank with Hong Kong's best sleeps, yet it has cushy perks in abundance."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Madera Hong Kong is an upscale property that's conveniently located close to the Jordan metro station and within walking distance of numerous popular Hong Kong markets and restaurants." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A time capsule that brings you back to 1960s Hong Kong." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It's a small boutique hotel with very nice modern rooms and friendly staff." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This is a great place to stay on Hong Kong island if you don’t want to spend Central prices and don’t need fancy trimmings such as restaurants, spas or swimming pools." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A walk-through museum exhibit of old-time Hong Kong greets arrivals at this playful hotel...lower-category rooms are more than adequate, but splurge and you get a handsome suite" Full review
Michelin Guide
"Some rooms are nearly monochrome, almost Art Deco...there’s no shortage of luxe comforts, from goose-down duvets to plush terrycloth robes. And all feature striking city views" Full review