Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongvsInterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong scores significantly higher than InterContinental Grand Stanford. Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is ranked #13 in Hong Kong with approval from 12 publications like Michelin Guide, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.64 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A popular choice for business travelers, the majority of whom are American... Sterling service... which is probably one reason why repeat guests make up more than 55% of hotel occupancy." Full review
Fodor's
"You might feel like a '70s tycoon amid murals, fountains, and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, and the feeling extends to the spacious rooms decorated in warm colors."
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury hotel lives up to the Shangri-La brand's stellar reputation, but there are a few small details that prevent it from being a true five-pearl property." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The first thing to strike you will be the size and grandeur of the lobby, with its marble, sparkling chandeliers and tiered water fountain."
Star Service
"This hotel boasts a Hong Kong harbor-front location and views similar to those of the InterContinental Hong Kong, but at a lower price." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s all about location, location, location for the Kowloon Shangri-La. The hotel sits smack-dab on top of the East Tsim Sha Tsui subway station and next to Victoria Harbour." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The views, the bars and restaurants here, including Tapas Bar, are excellent." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"-room hotel on Kowloon's Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront, with floor-to-ceiling bay windows in every room." Full review
Jetsetter
"The Shangri-La Kowloon has a well-balanced blend of old — the glam lobby’s Viennese crystal chandeliers and Italian marble floors, the unstuffy service — and new: The hotel’s 688 spacious rooms are all stylishly teched out." Full review
Gayot
"An elegant hotel with a central location overlooking Victoria Harbour."
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, an IHG Hotel
No.70 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The hotel is located right on the waterfront and boasts a lively, high-ceilinged lobby with a cafe perfect for watching the never-ending stream of international guests." Full review
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Because of a highway that runs alongside the harbor, request a room on a high floor.
Lonely Planet
"This large five-star palace is one of the nicest top-range hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui East and offers excellent discounts, depending on the season and the day of the week."
Oyster
Upscale
"Location is a big draw at the InterContinental, as it is within walking distance of museums and major sights." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Its bedrooms have recently benefitted from a comprehensive renovation programme which left them looking uncluttered and more contemporary in style."
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Be sure to ask for a room with harbour views.
Star Service
"The outstanding attribute of this 18-story glass-walled accordionlike hotel is its location offering magnificent views of Hong Kong Island's cloud-bursting skyline." Full review
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All but three floors are smoke-free, and two rooms are wheelchair accessible (with wheelchairs available on request).