The Peninsula Hong KongvsW Hong Kong
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Peninsula Hong Kong is the choice of most reviewers compared to W Hong Kong. The Peninsula Hong Kong is ranked #1 in Hong Kong with approval from 21 sources like National Geographic, Star Service and Oyster.
The Peninsula Hong Kong Show All Reviews
Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $469/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"We'll come right out and say it: The Peninsula is one of the finest hotels in the world, and has been since 1928."
Fodor's
"Even in a city with so many world-class hotels, the Peninsula manages to stand apart from the rest, an oasis of old-world glamour."
Insight Guides
"This, the grand old dame of Hong Kong’s hospitality business, has been a byword for impeccable service and colonial-style grandeur since 1928."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The vibe is very upscale... the location in the touristy Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood, near designer shopping and Victoria Harbour, is very convenient." Full review
Rough Guide
"Possibly the grandest hotel in Hong Kong, the Peninsula has been putting visitors up in unrivalled style since the late 1920s."
Michelin Guide
"The iconic lobby remains the place for afternoon tea: the spa boasts a Roman-style pool and a host of dining choices range from the modern to the traditional."
DK Eyewitness
"The Peninsula blends marble-clad opulence and old world colonial charm while its modern rooms offer unrivalled harbour views."
Star Service
"The Peninsula Hong Kong is one of the world's best hotels." Full review
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Those doing business on the Hong Kong side or who prefer to avoid the onslaught of Kowloon shoppers may prefer the equally excellent but less grand Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental on Hong Kong Island.
BlackBook
"Like a throne commanding the harbor of Hong Kong, this hotel occupies a unique place in the world. Its august rooms sit atop the best real estate in a charmed city."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"You know you’re somewhere special when pillbox-hatted page boys politely whisk open double-front doors to reveal an airy lobby with soaring ceilings." Full review
W Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Hong Kong
From $229/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A hip, young vibe prevails, but guest rooms are veritable urban oases—soundproof and spacious, alternately colorful or sleek on even and odd floors." Full review
Jetsetter
"Typically funky W on West Kowloon's waterfront — except this one has a 76th-floor infinity pool." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is the go-to hotel if you’re after designer furniture." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This W feels a bit more special, and luxurious, than some you might find in the U.S." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"W Hotels’ first Chinese outpost is in Hong Kong’s booming West Kowloon district, and many of its 393 rooms have enviable views of the skyline." Full review
Star Service
"Although the hotel is not in the center of the touristic heart of town, it is convenient for business travelers or those who prefer this chain's distinctive confines. " Full review
Gayot
"With its modern design, splashes of neon color, and a DJ in the lobby this hotel seems to have the contemporary feel of a night club."
BlackBook
"Definitely too funky for your aunt, but a blast for a particular type of homo sapiens who came of age in a particular design-conscious era."
The Telegraph
7.0
"W Hong Kong certainly fulfills its mission to create a World of WOW!" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Towering over the western edge of Victoria Harbour, W Hong Kong has no shortage of bragging
rights." Full review