The Salisbury - YMCA of Hong KongvsThe Mira Hong Kong
The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong and The Mira Hong Kong are both praised by travel writers. On balance, The Mira Hong Kong scores significantly higher than The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong. The Mira Hong Kong is ranked #15 in Hong Kong with recommendations from 11 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Travel + Leisure.
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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Just make sure to hit the switch for hot water before you hop in.
Frommer's
"For decades the number-one choice among low-cost accommodations." Full review
The Mira Hong Kong Show All Reviews
118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Streamlined-sleek guest rooms have touches of modern buzz everywhere... but the excellent service and guest-friendly facilities make this much more than a hip showplace."
Insight Guides
"Once known as the Miramar, The Mira was reborn as a design-conscious hotel with fresh attitude and is part of the regeneration of the Tsim Sha Tsui area."
Oyster
Upscale
"This hip 492-room luxury property is centrally located in hopping Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh from a $65 million makeover,this 492-room property has a sleek 18,000-square-foot spa and a restaurant by star Singaporean chef Justin Quek." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Give every room an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair add a cool, urban aesthetic and all the hi-tech extras you'll ever need and you have The Mira- a stylish, vibrant and modern hotel."
Star Service
"This property is centrally located close to local mass transit, railway stations and the Star Ferry, making it easily connected to all parts of Hong Kong." Full review
BlackBook
"The Hotel Miramar wanted to become a boutique, so it did. After a US$ 65 million sex change, it's now The Mira, and it’s virtually unrecognizable."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Mira describes itself as an ‘urban retreat’ from the perpetually crowded streets of Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Design lovers and creative types love The Mira hotel, which promises a relaxing sanctuary in the heart of bustling Tsim Sha Tsui." Full review
Frommer's
"You don't have to sacrifice style to stay in this techie's dream hotel, with chic rooms that come in your preference of color, an extensive pillow menu, and views of Kowloon Park" Full review
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If you're less than a tech wizard, don't hesitate asking staff for help—they're among the friendliest in the city.