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#18474 by Milliemoo
24 Mar 2007, 01:14
Hi guys,

I'm still trying to work out where to put my parents when they stop over in HK in December [:?]

I really wanted to put them in a harbour view at the Pen, but we're just about to buy a house and I don't think my budget can stretch that far.

Any suggesstions for the best value harbour view room in HK ?

It needs to have a bit of glam and be in a good location for a couple of pensioners who are likely to get lost [:p]
#164804 by honey lamb
24 Mar 2007, 02:46
Actually next door to the Pen is the YMCA which apparently is very good. A friend of mine from Hong Kong regularly has visitors to stay there. Try this link
#164807 by Milliemoo
24 Mar 2007, 04:21
Hi,

Yes I did see that, but I just thought the rooms looked a bit 'travel lodge', if you know what I mean.

Might have another wee look though.
#164813 by Wolves27
24 Mar 2007, 10:46
Even though its an Mandarin Oriental property, the Excelsior at Causway Bay can be cheap (in comparison to the MO, FS Pen etc)
Rooms are bit dated, but on the whole I was very pleased with the hotel.

They have the Dicken's Bar in the basement too [:p]

Dean
#164822 by jaguarpig
24 Mar 2007, 11:26
The best Harbour view rooms looking toward HK island are at the InterContinental.I prefer to stop on the island,the best Harbour view room I have stayed in here was a corner suite at the new world harbour view.It's name has changed now but it's the one in the same complex as the grand Hyatt, which will have the same stunning view.The Ritz Carlton has good harbour views but I always take the city view as I find it more interesting plus it saves a few quid.

They have the Dicken's Bar in the basement too

I have fallen over in there a few times:D.
#164827 by DMetters-Bone
24 Mar 2007, 12:38
I agree with Jaguarpig, Intercontinental has the best views of the Harbour! And not that expensive either. The view from the lobby is GREAT!!

Dominic
#164831 by Stevieboy
24 Mar 2007, 13:22
The best Harbour view rooms looking toward HK island are at the InterContinental


Out of a matter of interest which one are we talking about. There are two on Intercontinentals Web Site, The Hong Kong and The Grand Stanford. They appear to be close to each other.


-Steve
#164832 by tallprawn
24 Mar 2007, 13:28
Hi Steve,

This is the website that you need. The view that Dominic mentions from the lobby is shown in the top picture.

I have also stayed at this hotel, it's a magnificent place to enjoy HK from...:D
#164838 by Stevieboy
24 Mar 2007, 13:59
Hi Steve,

This is the website that you need. The view that Dominic mentions from the lobby is shown in the top picture.

I have also stayed at this hotel, it's a magnificent place to enjoy HK from


Cheers, Rob [y]

-Steve
#164844 by Mavrick
24 Mar 2007, 14:19
I'm in HK. now and I'm staying at the Hotel Nikko, which have some great views of Victoria Harbour, and its on Mody Road, and is also next door to the Intercontinental Grand Stanford.:)Hotel Nikko

There is a few pics in the photo gallery. :)
#164900 by Milliemoo
25 Mar 2007, 05:19
Thanks for all the suggestions [y]

I've been looking at the IC hotels again and the Grand Stanford seems really good value and gets excellent reviews.

I can get them a King Harbour View on the Club Floor for £150 pn which seems like great value when compared to the other IC [:?]

They will love all the extras that you get on the Club Floor, so it's looking like a strong contender at the moment.
#164901 by Mavrick
25 Mar 2007, 05:56
Good choice, From the Intercontinental Grand Stanford, its easy access to everywhere from there by bus or the ferry, also at the Intercontinental they have a great Italian restaurant called The Mistral good food & great service at great prices. :)
#164902 by Milliemoo
25 Mar 2007, 06:12
The only real negative I've come across for the Grand Stanford is that aparently breakfast and drinks at the ar are quite expensive, but that wouldn't be an issue if I book the Club Floor because you get breakfast, afternoon tea, drinks, canapes ;)

Shame I can't book a Rolls Royce for them (like at the Pen) so they'll have to slum it in a Merc [:p]
#165036 by Ted
26 Mar 2007, 14:55
You can also try the Sheraton, stayed there a few years back now but was good at the time.
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