Island Shangri-La, Hong KongvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and Island Shangri-La Hong Kong are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is preferred by most writers compared to Island Shangri-La Hong Kong. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong comes in at #7 in Hong Kong with praise from 15 publications such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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."
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong Show All Reviews
International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $298/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The extreme elevation of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong in the 1,588-foot-high ICC Tower is matched by equally high-quality hospitality."
Fodor's
"From the world's highest hotel... every large and luxurious guest room enjoys a stupendous vantage point." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Only a few hotels in Hong Kong deliver the Ritz-Carlton’s level of luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The highest hotel in the world occupies the top 16 floors of Hong Kong's tallest building; to witness first-hand just how high this feels, head up to the cool ozone bar on the 118th floor."
Star Service
"Located at the top of the International Commerce Centre tower, occupying floors 102-118, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong offers stunning views and impeccable service." Full review
Gayot
"All 312 guest rooms and suites feature Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs, as well as expansive windows overlooking Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Touting itself as the world’s tallest hotel, The Ritz-Carlton’s newest luxury oasis in the sky occupies the 102 to 118th floor of Hong Kong’s iconic International Commerce Centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The clean-lined chocolate and cream furnishings in the 312 rooms keep the focus on the views, which you can observe from between 600-thread count sheets or through complimentary telescopes." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The highest hotel in the world exists in Hong Kong at the newish ICC tower in Kowloon. The day that we stayed at the hotel, it was quite foggy, but added to the ambiance of the dark..." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxurious, five-star refuge tucked away from the chaos of downtown, with some of the best views in the city." Full review