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The Upper HousevsRoyal Plaza Hotel
Both The Upper House and Royal Plaza Hotel are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Upper House is preferred by most writers compared to Royal Plaza Hotel. The Upper House comes in at 90 with recommendations from 14 sources like Wallpaper, concierge.com and Lonely Planet.
The Upper House
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure 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
Royal Plaza Hotel
Rough Guide Michelin Guide Fodor's
Oyster
No.193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This smart hotel sits on top of Mong Kok MTR station, with an entrance in the Grand Century Place shopping plaza."
Michelin Guide "A comprehensive renovation has left the Royal Plaza looking stylish and contemporary."
Fodor's "Simply but comfortably furnished rooms have views of Lion Rock and the rest of Kowloon, and are surprisingly quiet, with some intelligently laid-out family rooms." Full review
OysterLuxury
"There are 699 rooms at this luxurious four-and-a-half-pearl hotel set in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok area." Full review
