The Royal GardenvsThe Salisbury - YMCA of Hong Kong
The Royal Garden and The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Royal Garden is the choice of most professionals compared to The Salisbury-YMCA of Hong Kong. The Royal Garden is ranked #20 in Hong Kong with recommendations from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
The Royal Garden
No.69 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Royal Garden has always been one of my favorites because of its architectural surprises that invite exploration." Full review
Fodor's
"A comfortable business hotel built around a towering garden atrium happens to be a particularly good place for world-class dining."
Lonely Planet
"The 422-room Royal Garden is one of the best-equipped hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui East and one of the territory’s most attractive options." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Royal Garden is a hotel that seems to exude class. One of its most notable features is its 110 foot, foliage-strewn atrium-guestrooms are accessed through corridors which overlook it."
Star Service
"It is a surprisingly stylish, well-rounded hotel that may lack the reputation of the leaders, but it holds to the same standards, especially with its demanding regional clientele." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"This luxury property has features like rooftop lap pool and several acclaimed dining destinations." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"At home in Hong Kong’s “Wall Street,” the Tsim Sha Tsui financial district, the towering Royal Garden has always catered to the millionaire bankers and financial gurus who buy, trade and sell." Full review
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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Frommer's
"For decades the number-one choice among low-cost accommodations." Full review