The Kowloon HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and The Kowloon Hotel are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is preferred by most writers compared to The Kowloon Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong scores 91 with endorsements from 15 reviews such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
The Kowloon Hotel
No.19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This modern, glass-walled structure right behind the Peninsula has a great location just a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry and MTR." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel lies directly behind its glamorous neighbor, The Peninsula, blocking any possible views of the harbor." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Three-and-a-half-pearl The Kowloon Hotel's location makes it a solid option in central Kowloon." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Kowloon Hotel feels a bit dated but remains popular for its unflappable service and enviable location just behind the Peninsula. Rooms are small but functional." Full review
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