The Upper HousevsThe Pottinger Hong Kong
Both The Upper House and The Pottinger Hong Kong are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Upper House scores significantly higher than The Pottinger Hong Kong. The Upper House is ranked #5 in Hong Kong with accolades from 18 publications like Afar Magazine, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
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
The Pottinger Hong Kong Show All Reviews
No.74 Queen's Road Central (Main Entrance: No.21 Stanley Street, Central) | Central, Hong Kong, China
From $126/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"As its name implies, The Pottinger overlooks the historic stony staircase of the same name." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It’s tucked just far enough away from the business and bustle of the Central district to feel decades away." Full review
Wallpaper
"Harking back to the charm of old Hong Kong, The Pottinger is a new 68-room boutique hotel perched on the city’s first pebbled step street." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel radiates East-meets-West chicness in the most unpretentious way." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Smack in the heart of Central, this unobtrusive new boutique hotel has 86 airy, white-and-cream rooms with subtle Asian touches." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It’s a lovely haven inside, and it’s been elegantly designed." Full review
goop
"The Pottinger, a 68-room boutique hotel tucked into the Central neighborhood, aims to infuse a bit of modernity into a storied part of town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Designed to resemble a Chinese residence, the rooms have a small couch or seating area as well as several local touches, such as almond cookies and local books placed about the space." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Soaring ceilings, tiled floors, high-backed chairs, and dramatic silk screens all channel the hotel’s historic setting—on the granite-slab Pottinger Street (a Grade I historic site) in Central." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Pottinger is one of the most posh boutique options in Hong Kong." Full review