Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsJW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong and Island Shangri-La Hong Kong are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is the choice of most writers compared to JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 17 publications including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
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."
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This 27-story flagship property has completed a recent renovation that elevates it to the tier of Hong Kong's top hotels." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 602-room hotel is located on the western border of the Central district, within walking distance to attractions, the subway, and corporate offices." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Popular business hotel in Pacific Place with newly redone guest rooms and the largest-capacity ballroom in town." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Boasting 602 rooms spread over 35 storeys, this business hotel offers a number of executive floors which have their own discreet lounge and meeting rooms."
Star Service
"This hotel is perched on a hill above the city and harbor, a 10-minute stroll through Hong Kong Park to the Victoria Peak tram terminus." Full review
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Sadly, a recently constructed building next door has obstructed many of the lower floors' harbor views; additional construction is under way, so request one of the upper floors.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This high-rise's location above the Pacific Place mall makes it "central enough that you can walk to all the best attractions."" Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This large, well-run luxury hotel offers some greenery amid Hong Kong’s skyscrapers." Full review
Time Out
"Sitting atop the prestigious Pacific Place Complex, the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has direct access to the Admiralty MTR Subway Station and Pacific Place Shopping Mall. In addition to..." Full review