Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongvsThe Mira Hong Kong
Both properties are endorsed by experts. On balance, Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most writers compared to The Mira Hong Kong. Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is ranked #13 in Hong Kong with endorsements from 12 sources like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
The Mira Hong Kong Show All Reviews
118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Streamlined-sleek guest rooms have touches of modern buzz everywhere... but the excellent service and guest-friendly facilities make this much more than a hip showplace."
Insight Guides
"Once known as the Miramar, The Mira was reborn as a design-conscious hotel with fresh attitude and is part of the regeneration of the Tsim Sha Tsui area."
Oyster
Upscale
"This hip 492-room luxury property is centrally located in hopping Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh from a $65 million makeover,this 492-room property has a sleek 18,000-square-foot spa and a restaurant by star Singaporean chef Justin Quek." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Give every room an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair add a cool, urban aesthetic and all the hi-tech extras you'll ever need and you have The Mira- a stylish, vibrant and modern hotel."
Star Service
"This property is centrally located close to local mass transit, railway stations and the Star Ferry, making it easily connected to all parts of Hong Kong." Full review
BlackBook
"The Hotel Miramar wanted to become a boutique, so it did. After a US$ 65 million sex change, it's now The Mira, and it’s virtually unrecognizable."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Mira describes itself as an ‘urban retreat’ from the perpetually crowded streets of Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Design lovers and creative types love The Mira hotel, which promises a relaxing sanctuary in the heart of bustling Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Frommer's
"You don't have to sacrifice style to stay in this techie's dream hotel, with chic rooms that come in your preference of color, an extensive pillow menu, and views of Kowloon Park" Full review
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If you're less than a tech wizard, don't hesitate asking staff for help—they're among the friendliest in the city.