The Upper HousevsOvolo Central
The Upper House and Ovolo Central are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Upper House is preferred by most professionals compared to Ovolo Central. The Upper House scores 92 with endorsements from 18 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and goop.
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
Ovolo Central
No.2 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Home2home has several properties with serviced studio flats and one-bedroom apartments, including Ovolo in Central.
Our independent authors have visited Ovolo Hotel 2 Arbuthnot Road..."
Oyster
Upscale
"The stylish rooms come well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, Apple TV, iPod docks, and Nespresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The image is sleek simplicity: not too many frills but plenty of perks." Full review
Time Out
"This stylish hotel in Central is a great spot close enough to Hong Kong’s main business district and sights from Victoria Peak to shopping and eating around Soho." Full review