Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsOvolo Central
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks significantly higher than Ovolo Central. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks #8 in Hong Kong with endorsements from 17 sources like BlackBook, Gayot and The Telegraph.
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."
Ovolo Central
No.2 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Home2home has several properties with serviced studio flats and one-bedroom apartments, including Ovolo in Central.
Our independent authors have visited Ovolo Hotel 2 Arbuthnot Road..."
Oyster
Upscale
"The stylish rooms come well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, Apple TV, iPod docks, and Nespresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The image is sleek simplicity: not too many frills but plenty of perks." Full review
Time Out
"This stylish hotel in Central is a great spot close enough to Hong Kong’s main business district and sights from Victoria Peak to shopping and eating around Soho." Full review