Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongvsThe Salisbury - YMCA of Hong Kong
Both The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong and Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is preferred by most professionals compared to The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong. Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is ranked #13 in Hong Kong with positive reviews from 12 sources like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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 Salisbury - YMCA of Hong Kong
No.41 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Little wonder this upscale YMCA is a popular budget choice: it sits next to the mighty Peninsula and across from the city's three biggest museums on Tsim Sha Tsui's harborfront."
Insight Guides
"Its room rates do not follow those found in your typical YMCA, but the Hong Kong Y is nonetheless one of the best bargains in the city."
Rough Guide
"The best-located semi-cheap hotel in town. Facilities include indoor pools, fitness centre and squash court."
DK Eyewitness
"You may not find better value anywhere else in Hong Kong. The harborside setting is spectacular, many rooms boast fine views and all are reasonably spacious."
Lonely Planet
"If you can manage to book a room at this fabulously located hostel/hotel, you’ll be rewarded with professional service and excellent exercise facilities."
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated in the bustling tourist and shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui, the 372-room Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong is an upscale property that's well-located within walking distance to major sights." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With easy access to the Star Ferry, metro, and cruise terminal, The Salisbury offers an affordable and comfortable stay in the center of Hong Kong’s main arteries." Full review
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Frommer's
"For decades the number-one choice among low-cost accommodations." Full review