The Peninsula Hong KongvsFWD House 1881
Both The Peninsula Hong Kong and Hullett House are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Peninsula Hong Kong is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hullett House. The Peninsula Hong Kong comes in at 97 with approval from 21 publications such as Hideaway Report, Insight Guides and Wallpaper.
The Peninsula Hong Kong Show All Reviews
Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $469/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"We'll come right out and say it: The Peninsula is one of the finest hotels in the world, and has been since 1928."
Fodor's
"Even in a city with so many world-class hotels, the Peninsula manages to stand apart from the rest, an oasis of old-world glamour."
Insight Guides
"This, the grand old dame of Hong Kong’s hospitality business, has been a byword for impeccable service and colonial-style grandeur since 1928."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The vibe is very upscale... the location in the touristy Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood, near designer shopping and Victoria Harbour, is very convenient." Full review
Rough Guide
"Possibly the grandest hotel in Hong Kong, the Peninsula has been putting visitors up in unrivalled style since the late 1920s."
Michelin Guide
"The iconic lobby remains the place for afternoon tea: the spa boasts a Roman-style pool and a host of dining choices range from the modern to the traditional."
DK Eyewitness
"The Peninsula blends marble-clad opulence and old world colonial charm while its modern rooms offer unrivalled harbour views."
Star Service
"The Peninsula Hong Kong is one of the world's best hotels." Full review
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Those doing business on the Hong Kong side or who prefer to avoid the onslaught of Kowloon shoppers may prefer the equally excellent but less grand Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental on Hong Kong Island.
BlackBook
"Like a throne commanding the harbor of Hong Kong, this hotel occupies a unique place in the world. Its august rooms sit atop the best real estate in a charmed city."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"You know you’re somewhere special when pillbox-hatted page boys politely whisk open double-front doors to reveal an airy lobby with soaring ceilings." Full review
FWD House 1881
No.1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Road,Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $486/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Neoclassical Hullett House hotel is the centerpiece of a 19th-century hilltop mansion that's been dressed up for 21st-century luxury seekers."
Fodor's
"Bold, artistic flair showcasing Asian and colonial styles—while pampering guests with 21st-century technology and luxury."
Travel + Leisure
"In a city that prizes all things modern, Hullett House gives a nod to the past." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Named for the scenic bays once patrolled by the police stationed here, the suites all have artistic flair (think bathroom chandeliers) and generous terraces overlooking Victoria Harbour." Full review
Star Service
"Located in the former Marine Police Headquarters building in Tsim Sha Tsui, there are numerous other hotels in the area, but none is as boutique and elegant. " Full review
Gayot
"This former jail makes lock-up a luxury with heritage architecture and notable house restaurants."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This is a photogenic antidote to the city’s occasionally overwhelming claustrophobia." Full review
Time Out
"Through unique and meticulous designs and furnishings, each suite here recreates the unique history of Hong Kong, transporting travellers back in time to a tour of culture." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Hullett House hotel offers 10 whimsical suites—named for Hong Kong’s various bays—that each play on a different period of Hong Kong history and culture." Full review
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Stop by The Parlour for tea and nibbles and make sure to sit out on the balcony to fully enjoy the buzz of the 1881 complex and Hullett House.