Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsRoyal Plaza Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks significantly higher than Royal Plaza Hotel. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong ranks #8 in Hong Kong with endorsements from 15 publications like DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine 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."
Royal Plaza Hotel
No.193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This smart hotel sits on top of Mong Kok MTR station, with an entrance in the Grand Century Place shopping plaza."
Michelin Guide
"A comprehensive renovation has left the Royal Plaza looking stylish and contemporary."
Fodor's
"Simply but comfortably furnished rooms have views of Lion Rock and the rest of Kowloon, and are surprisingly quiet, with some intelligently laid-out family rooms." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 699 rooms at this luxurious four-and-a-half-pearl hotel set in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok area." Full review