Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is the choice of most professionals compared to Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong ranks #7 in Hong Kong with approval from 15 reviews such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
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 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