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Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsPentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most writers compared to pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks #8 in Hong Kong with approval from 15 reviews including Frommer's, Insight Guides and Michelin Guide.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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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
OysterLuxury
"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."
Pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon Fodor's
Wallpaper Oyster
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Time Out
19 Luk Hop Street, Hong Kong
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Tucked away off a narrow street, Pentahotel is deceivingly large, with 32 floors and 695 rooms." Full review
Wallpaper "Located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Kai Tak, Kowloon, the 32-storey, 695-room lodgings feature raw interiors, with lots of exposed brick and reclaimed oak." Full review
OysterUpscale
"iIt manages to integrate many elements of Old Hong Kong -- vintage photographs, drawings, and road signs -- into its stylish decor of dark woods, red brick, glass, and steel." Full review
Jetsetter "An upscale, industrial-chic boutique hotel with fun-loving interiors in the heart of Kowloon, close to an MTR station - breakfast included." Full review
Lonely Planet "Contemporary rooms come with wood floors, crisp linen, and hip design flourishes at this affordable tower hotel in an out-of-the-way location." Full review
Time Out "Pentahotel is located within walking distance of Plaza Hollywood and Diamond Hill MTR Station." Full review
