Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongvsLan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong scores significantly better than Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong. Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong comes in at 87 with accolades from 12 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Gayot.
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.64 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A popular choice for business travelers, the majority of whom are American... Sterling service... which is probably one reason why repeat guests make up more than 55% of hotel occupancy." Full review
Fodor's
"You might feel like a '70s tycoon amid murals, fountains, and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, and the feeling extends to the spacious rooms decorated in warm colors."
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury hotel lives up to the Shangri-La brand's stellar reputation, but there are a few small details that prevent it from being a true five-pearl property." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The first thing to strike you will be the size and grandeur of the lobby, with its marble, sparkling chandeliers and tiered water fountain."
Star Service
"This hotel boasts a Hong Kong harbor-front location and views similar to those of the InterContinental Hong Kong, but at a lower price." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s all about location, location, location for the Kowloon Shangri-La. The hotel sits smack-dab on top of the East Tsim Sha Tsui subway station and next to Victoria Harbour." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The views, the bars and restaurants here, including Tapas Bar, are excellent." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"-room hotel on Kowloon's Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront, with floor-to-ceiling bay windows in every room." Full review
Jetsetter
"The Shangri-La Kowloon has a well-balanced blend of old — the glam lobby’s Viennese crystal chandeliers and Italian marble floors, the unstuffy service — and new: The hotel’s 688 spacious rooms are all stylishly teched out." Full review
Gayot
"An elegant hotel with a central location overlooking Victoria Harbour."
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong Show All Reviews
No.3 Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong
From $104/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"The... cozy feel of an old Hong Kong apartment building extend to the small but beautiful rooms enlarged by bay windows and plunging views of the surrounding cityscape." Full review
Insight Guides
"There is a boutique Asian charm to this 162-room hotel, and its location... is excellent."
Jetsetter
"No-fuss, scaled-down luxury with contemporary Chinese decor, a neighborhoody vibe and a Michelin-starred restaurant, just blocks away from central Hong Kong.
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If you make only one touristy stop, be sure it’s the Peak, which is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rough Guide
"This well-run boutique hotel has rooms furnished with antique-style Chinese furniture and is located near old market streets along the Central–Sheung Wan border."
Star Service
"This hotel is infused with regional touches and style, but Westerners may be wary of an unfamiliar name." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Lan Kwai Fong Hotel is a simple, yet upscale, 33-floor property with a prime position in Hong Kong island's Center district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A convenient location, harbor-view rooms, classic Chinese design, and generous complimentary perks make Lan Kwai Fong Hotel a Hong Kong standout." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Chinese styling at this 162-room hotel, in staff uniforms and decor with a contemporary twist, adds a local touch that's hard to find in Hong Kong hotels." Full review
Time Out
"The Lan Kwai Fong Hotel is just minutes away from the vibrant Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo districts, and is an excellent choice for visitors looking for comfort without sacrificing location." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel makes its mark with Oriental decor and hip Chinese touches...rooms, too, contain decorative stone turtles that conceal Internet cables and are decorated with red and gold accents" Full review