The Upper HousevsMarco Polo Hongkong Hotel
The Upper House and Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Upper House is preferred by most writers compared to Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel. The Upper House comes in at 92 with approval from 18 reviewers like Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Time Out.
The Upper House Show All Reviews
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
From $497/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The entire anti–chain hotel experience is deliberately minimalist, though at times the coveted coolness is a little overplayed—the restaurant staff in particular seem brusque and self-satisfied."
Fodor's
"Even standard rooms in this haven of stylish luxury are suites—tranquil havens of design and indulgence that feature huge windowside bathtubs." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Every corner of this boutique hotel spells zen-like serenity." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This discreet and stylish hotel is on the wish-list of fashionistas everywhere. The clever use of art, sculpture and natural materials makes one feel on is in a private house."
Star Service
"This contemporary boutique-hotel stands alone in Admiralty next to its big-boy neighbors Conrad, JW Marriott and Shangri-La, but it continues to hold its own in both luxury and service." Full review
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Hotel owner Swire Group, which also owns hometown Cathay Pacific Airlines, is known for its efforts to maintain high standards, but the staff can occasionally turn up their noses if guests have too many special requests.
Gayot
"With its understated, designer-Zen decor and urban residential mood, The Upper House makes for a discreet, relaxing home-away-from-home in Hong Kong."
BlackBook
"What happens when you commandeer the upper levels of a JW Marriott and turn it into a boutique hotel?"
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Opened in October 2009, the boutique hotel The Upper House, sister to Beijing’s trendy Opposite House hotel, occupies the top floors of a Pacific Place tower (thus, the name)." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Upper House was designed to give guests the experience of staying in a luxury residence within easy reach of the design stores, markets, and nightlife of the Wan Chai neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"More pied-à-terre than hotel, this contemporary-style 117-room property in a Central tower is all about subtle details." Full review
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
No.3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The best (and most expensive) of three Marco Polo properties lining this street, this hotel is as close as you can get to the Star Ferry and is connected to the largest shopping complex in Asia." Full review
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Avoid rooms facing Canton Road, which can be noisy.
Fodor's
"Spacious rooms with sweeping views of Hong Kong Island are near the shopping hub along Canton Road and linked to Harbour City's immense shopping complex."
Rough Guide
"The Harbour City complex houses threedifferent hotels under the same Marco Polo umbrella. They’re all fairly fancy, and guests can use any hotel’s facilities."
Star Service
"This is the best of the three Marco Polo hotels here, with the largest rooms and the only one with views of the harbor." Full review
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Luckily, one floor of standard rooms was renovated, making them the choice units to request.
Star Service
"The entrance is through a marble foyer, past a bland lounge, to a lobby scaled to a personable size, with two small but comfortable sitting areas. " Full review
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Guests have use of the outdoor pool and health club at The Marco Polo Hong Kong, but they may get lost in the Harbour City maze (ten minutes via covered walkway) trying to find them, although access to Harbour City is a plus for those who prefer to avoid minibar charges or wish to shop at all hours.
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is a good luxury choice for shopaholics given that it's attached to the Harbour City shopping complex, Hong Kong's largest." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"For almost half a century, it's had a stellar view of Hong Kong island. Tourism has boomed but it's still ideally placed for sightseeing and shopping, with good restaurants." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Location is everything in Hong
Kong, and with its harbor-side perch along Canton Road in bustling Tsim Sha
Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong puts you right in the heart of the action." Full review