Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsRenaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong scores significantly higher than Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong scores 90 with approval from 16 sources such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler 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."
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
No.1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"It caters largely to those attending functions at the convention center, which can make it quite busy, as well as business travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"These modest guest rooms in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre complex are simply outfitted with attractive modern decor, and many have harbor views." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 857-room behemoth is a favorite among business travelers, thanks to its location next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre." Full review
Rough Guide
"Splendid views and the same expense-account clientele as the adjacent Grand Hyatt – whose facilities you get to use – though generally lower rates. $2550."
Star Service
"This hotel offers a great value and costs a fraction of the price of the adjacent Grand Hyatt, yet the two share the same central location, spectacular waterfront views and even the lagoon-style pool." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This spectacular hotel with a cavernous marble lobby adjoins the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre."