The Upper HousevsThe Royal Garden
Both The Upper House and The Royal Garden are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Upper House ranks significantly higher than The Royal Garden. The Upper House comes in at 92 with accolades from 18 publications like Mr & Mrs Smith, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
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 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