Visiting Hong Kong - All Your Questions to Make Your Visit Memorable

[szehoong]

Originally Posted by zergcerebrates

I would pick Eaton. I stayed in a lot of hotels in Hong Kong before but the ones you listed Eaton seems the best choice. Its actually very convenient very close to Tsimshatsui, the subway station is just a few walks away(im sure nobody is that lazy). There are some old buildings next to the hotel but you're not gonna be staying in the hotel looking out the window all the time anyways. Eaton hotel also is located right next to Nathan Road which is the main road in Hong Kong that leads you straight out into the harbor. Check out Eaton Hotel's website if you have not:

http://www.eaton-hotel.com/

Thanks a lot pal!

yea........I've already confirmed with my aunt whom are making the bookings.......so now I am waiting for the good news

Of course I dun mind walking a lil......plus the hotel looks great in their website. Since you've stayed there before, I am just wondering if the Internet connection is available in all rooms and how are they charged?

Thanks!

[zergcerebrates]

Originally Posted by szehoong

Thanks a lot pal!

yea........I've already confirmed with my aunt whom are making the bookings.......so now I am waiting for the good news

Of course I dun mind walking a lil......plus the hotel looks great in their website. Since you've stayed there before, I am just wondering if the Internet connection is available in all rooms and how are they charged?

Thanks!

Hmm, I believe they have internet connections in most rooms not sure, but you can always suggest a room with it. I didn't bring my laptop last time while I was in HK, I just used the Hotels lounge to go online and other bookstores =)

Oh btw, my friend told me that Harbor City has wireless access throughout the mall, so you could also use that area to get online, but of course nothing beats your own private hotel room.

[princeofseoul]

It's a bit late but for the record, I recommend this hotel on HK island:

http://www.bishopleihtl.com.hk/

The harbourview rooms offer a great sight of the skyscrapers and the location is excellent just near Soho. A bit far from the MTR station though, but the travelling down and up the outdoors escalators makes up for it .

cheers

[szehoong]

oh.....Thanks Princeofseoul & Zegcerebrates!

Apparently my HK trip is in a limbo now as my aunt suddently wants to pull-put and that leaves 3 of us. The previous tour package is not possible already as they require an even number of people as the rooms are twin sharing

Anyway I would appreciate anymore hotel recommendations here so that it wouldn't burn a hole in our pockets........I am now on a new hunt of hotels .....sigh.....all over again!

[Patrick Highrise]

Originally Posted by zergcerebrates

Oh btw, my friend told me that Harbor City has wireless access throughout the mall, so you could also use that area to get online, but of course nothing beats your own private hotel room.

I can confirm this, we used those when we where in HK to check out the SSC forums!

[zergcerebrates]

Originally Posted by szehoong

oh.....Thanks Princeofseoul & Zegcerebrates!

Apparently my HK trip is in a limbo now as my aunt suddently wants to pull-put and that leaves 3 of us. The previous tour package is not possible already as they require an even number of people as the rooms are twin sharing

Anyway I would appreciate anymore hotel recommendations here so that it wouldn't burn a hole in our pockets........I am now on a new hunt of hotels .....sigh.....all over again!

Are there still any other packages being offered by Cathay Pacific? Sometimes they might not have it online but travel agencies might have some kind of tour package being offered to them from Cathay. How long are you gonna stay in Hong Kong again? Most hotels in Hong Kong have package deals it really depends how long you stay. BP International(3star) not bad its a boyscout hotel, prices are reasonable. Eaton Hotel well keep checking, Marco Polo Gateway Hotel(4star) located on top of Harbor City sometimes pricey, but at times they have great packages. You might wanna check Miramar Hotel since they usually have packages related to Cathay Pacific travellers. For now thats all I can think of because most Hotels in Hong Kong are kind of expensive compared to many places. What is your price range?

[glenj]

Hey Sze Hoong, looks like we'll both be doing HK next month!! But i'll be there from 3-10 July with a side trip to Guangzhou. Will be staying at the Kowloon Hotel right in the heart of TST.

Since i'm on this topic, could any of the HK forumers provide info on which is the reigning tallest building in HK, and whether there is an observation deck open to the public in it or in any of the other skyscrapers on HK island. I've been up to the 46th floor of Central Plaza before (in 2001) but no photography is allowed from the deck.

[Patrick Highrise]

we stayed (with a package of Cathay) at the Royal Pacific, like the 'next door neigbour' of the Marco Polo Gateway...

We went in 2IFC, BoC, Central Plaza and we went to the Hopewell Center, at all 4 locations we made tons of pics! no problem what so ever!

[hkskyline]

2 IFC does not have an observation deck, but the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has a public library on the 55th floor :

More information : http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/eng/info_centre/index.htm

Following 9/11, the Central Plaza skylobby has been closed to the public. The no public visit and no photography policies are strictly enforced, but you can visit the Bank of China Tower skylobby for free. There are windows on 3 sides, including views of the Midlevels hillsides, west towards 2 IFC, and north towards Kowloon.

Hopewell Centre was Hong Kong's tallest until the late 1980s and is now dwarfed by the giants that have grown around it. It has a revolving restaurant on the top floor (60-something) and you ascend by a glass elevator with a very nice view of the city. Alternatively you can just take a ride on the elevator and skip the restaurant.

[Patrick Highrise]

Originally Posted by hkskyline

2 IFC does not have an observation deck, but the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has a public library on the 55th floor :

More information : http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/eng/info_centre/index.htm

Following 9/11, the Central Plaza skylobby has been closed to the public. The no public visit and no photography policies are strictly enforced, but you can visit the Bank of China Tower skylobby for free. There are windows on 3 sides, including views of the Midlevels hillsides, west towards 2 IFC, and north towards Kowloon.
......

Then how comes that we visited Central Plaza skydeck last february and could walk around as long as we wanted and take pictures???!?!?!?
Or is it closed again then????

>>>Then maybe we were lucky indeed!!. Anyway: ALWAYS TRY and you will find out soon enough if you are allowed to go up there!
Here 2 views of the skydeck:

[hkskyline]

You guys were lucky! I was there last year and a security guard was on my toes about 10 minutes after I started taking photos. He explained since there were many consulates in the building they have taken extra security precautions a long time ago. The tourist association confirmed that visitors are no longer allowed on the skylobby. I actually knew that beforehand but it never hurts to try my luck!

[Patrick Highrise]

I wonder if SanMiguel is allready back from HK Yeah we can't wait for pictures!

[wolkenkrabber]

nor can i.....

[szehoong]

Wah! Thanks eveyone for the replies!

I've just bought the tickets a while ago at a travel fair and I'll be arriving on the 21st July evening and departing on the 27th July afternoon. The bad news is that due to the fact that MAS is offering cheaper tickets - I guess I won't be experiencing Cathay Pacific anytime soon

Anyway I have a bit of a dilemma here. I have to choose my hotel by Tuesday 4:30pm. And the list they've given me is:

1) Empire Hong Kong

2) Stanford HillView

3) Stanford Hong Kong



I was wondering which is a better location...thanks!

Thanks and sorry for the previous trouble of helping me to find a better hotel. As that tour didn't work out, I guess I'll have to go on another tour package

Thanks again!

[szehoong]

Originally Posted by glenj

Hey Sze Hoong, looks like we'll both be doing HK next month!! But i'll be there from 3-10 July with a side trip to Guangzhou. Will be staying at the Kowloon Hotel right in the heart of TST.

Wow! What a coincidence!

I am not too sure if but I might make a side trip to Shenzhen!

I have a feeling my trip is a bit too short........

[hkskyline]

Empire Hotel


33 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- good location in the heart of downtown
- close to skyscrapers (Central Plaza & new Police HQ) and subway



Stanford Hillview
- reasonable location in Kowloon
- near subway


Stanford Hong Kong
- should be the farthest from any subway station
- very close to the busy street markets of Mongkok
- close to the train station for trains to the Chinese border


I would recommend the Empire Hotel because it is downtown, even though price-wise Stanford Hong Kong seems to be the most expensive (from a preliminary check of hotel prices). I personally prefer Hong Kong Island than Kowloon.

[zergcerebrates]

Originally Posted by glenj

Hey Sze Hoong, looks like we'll both be doing HK next month!! But i'll be there from 3-10 July with a side trip to Guangzhou. Will be staying at the Kowloon Hotel right in the heart of TST.

Since i'm on this topic, could any of the HK forumers provide info on which is the reigning tallest building in HK, and whether there is an observation deck open to the public in it or in any of the other skyscrapers on HK island. I've been up to the 46th floor of Central Plaza before (in 2001) but no photography is allowed from the deck.

IFC2 is currently the tallest building in Hong Kong. Its located right next to the Central Starferry and on top of Hong Kong Airport Express Station, which connects Central MTR station.

[szehoong]

Thanks a lot HKSkyline!

I am gonna book my hotel today and since my aunt insist I stay in Kowloon so I guess I would go for Stanford Hillview....not much of a choice

Anyway thanks again everyone!

[glenj]

Originally Posted by zergcerebrates

IFC2 is currently the tallest building in Hong Kong. Its located right next to the Central Starferry and on top of Hong Kong Airport Express Station, which connects Central MTR station.

Thanks guys for all the info! I read somewhere that the 43rd floor of the BOC has an observation deck. Will have to check it out. But i'm sure the IFC2's 55th floor would be a good bet.

[szehoong]

Glenj > Have an enjoyable trip to HK!!! Bon Voyage!