It’s true, I’ve had a love affair with Hong Kong for years. There’s something about the city that keeps bringing me back, time and time again. On my latest trip, I paid a visit to the Kerry Hotel, which is part of the Shangri-La group. The Kerry Hotel Hong Kong is located in a prominent part of Kowloon, overlooking the beautiful Victoria Harbor. I would imagine most people would be arriving by taxi, however it’s only a few minutes walk to the nearest MTR station.

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I arrived in the early afternoon and was greeted by a lovely fragrance in the lobby of the Kerry Hong Kong. I’ve visited Shangri-La properties all around the world, but this was my first Kerry branded property. I could tell right away how well the contemporary style complimented the ultra-luxurious Shangri-La portfolio.

Veronica was kind enough to check us in and escort us up to The Club lounge on the eighth floor. The Club lounge is a place that I find my bliss. When a lounge is so beautifully designed, it’s hard not to enjoy. Lots of delicious food and an impeccable view of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island.

The Club lounge offers an a la carte and buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapes. The breakfast was lovely (including the above Lobster Eggs Benedict) but the lounge really shines bright in the afternoon and evening with its food and drink spread. I’d take a seat and a drink there any day.

I was then informed that my Premier Seaview room had become available and I headed down to the six floor to see what I was working with. The room was spacious and thoughtfully designed. I had lots of room with multiple seating areas, a large bed, lots of storage space and a giant bathroom.

The bathroom was equipped with a gargantuan bathtub, spacious shower and two sinks. The Shangri-La group is known for paying extra attention to detail. For example, I appreciated the small phone shelf next to the toilet. It’s obvious I enjoyed myself during the stay, look how happy I am in the bathtub, that’s pure joy.

The design was great and was complete with a giant window with an astonishing view of the pool, Victor Harbor and Hong Kong Island.

The Kerry Hotel Hong Kong offered a complimentary minibar! Having a few complimentary beverages and snacks puts everybody in a good mood. Well done Kerry Hong Kong!

As I’ve mentioned, you can have breakfast in The Club lounge but also at their Big Bay Café. Of course the main breakfast has a lot more selection and an outdoor seating area, but a less intimate setting than The Club. I also had a dinner there and ordered this wondrous bowl of curry laksa.

One of my favorite parts of this property would be on the fourth floor where they have their outdoor pool and incredibly extensive gym and relaxation facilities. The gym had it all! Not only could you enjoy the fantastic equipment but also could look over the harbor. Once you’re done, you can visit the relaxation areas which are equipped with a hot tub and sauna. Yet again, beautifully designed.

The Kerry Hotel Hong Kong has several food and beverage outlets including the Red Sugar bar on the seventh floor. Red Sugar is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and take in the view. Hong Kong is magical!

This was another great finish to another lovely trip to Hong Kong. I’m so happy the standards of the Shangri-La brand carryover to the beautiful Kerry Hotel Hong Kong. There were subtle differences between the brands, but if you’re familiar with Shangri-La’s high-quality standards, you will definitely not be disappointed. The service was great throughout the stay and I absolutely loved the design of the property. I enjoyed my time immensely at the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong and I can definitely recommend you to do the same! Happy travels.

Kerry Hotel Hong Kong

Hotel

38 Hung Luen Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2252 5888

Hong Kong is a place that will always have a special spot in my heart. A few years back, I lived there for about 4 months, it was magical. I had lots of free time to explore and drink milk tea, my favorite. Recently, one of my dearest friends, that I know from living in Bangkok, informed me she was considering a move to Hong Kong, so I decided to go along and show her the area! Our first stop of the journey was at The Park Lane Hotel by Pullman next to Victoria Park.

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The area where The Park Lane Hotel is located is known as Causeway Bay. I’m very familiar with area, including Victoria Park, which is what the property looks over. There are multiple ways to get to the hotel from the airport, and all of them are quite straightforward and fast. You can take the airport express train and then a free shuttle bus or you can go a more direct route, like I did, and book a transfer in advance. I was happy about the transfer because it was direct to the hotel. I used an app called Klook to find a discounted transfer ticket. Use code: 8QX5W to get $25 off your first purchase! I also used it to get a cheap SIM card for my trip. Convenient indeed.

My quaint room was located on the 11th floor of The Park Lane Hotel by Pullman. There was a sprawling piece of artwork above the headboard, which added a contemporary design element. The view from the room got me very excited! All times of day showcased beautiful views of the harbor and the park. I could tell that part of the room had undergone a fairly recent update.

The executive club lounge of The Park Lane Hotel is located on the 22nd floor. The views from the lounge look directly over Victoria Harbor. The lounge has plenty of very friendly staff to make sure you got what you need. Having breakfast in the lounge was a delight. In the lounge, you’ll have the option of a dozen or so a la carte options as well as a modest buffet. The first item I noticed on the breakfast menu, was the burger. Consider it done. This turned out to be a great choice. In the evening, they have a wide selection of beverages. Something about their bottled Guinness really put me in a great mood before dinner at their SKYE rooftop restaurant, which you can read about in a separate article. SKYE is a must visit!

There is a business and fitness center on the fifth floor of The Park Lane Hotel. The gym was medium-sized and had high-quality equipment. After my workout, I went to their changing and relaxation rooms, which also featured a very hot sauna. I know saunas are suppose to be hot, but I like it piping hot, and this was. The showers were spacious and included a place to change after getting out of  the shower. The relaxation room connected to the changing rooms had super-comfortable furniture. I may have dozed off for a few minutes during my stay, don’t tell anyone.

The Park Lane Hotel Hong Kong by Pullman has a lot going for it. The location in Causeway Bay next to Victoria Park is one of my favorite places in the city, the SKYE restaurant and bar on the roof were incredible, the facilities were clean and modern, and the lounge had an excellent offering including great service. At the end of the day, I very much enjoyed my time at The Park Lane Pullman in Hong Kong!

The Park Lane Hong Kong a Pullman Hotel

Hotel

310 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2293 8888

The Shangri-La brand encompasses extravagance. This year, while I was showing my mother around Hong Kong, we had the pleasure of visiting the Kowloon Shangri-La hotel. From the moment you step in the front door, you’ll immediately know what kind of property this is. Shangri-La’s are known for their very impressive lobbies. Without fail, lots of gold and many giant chandeliers are usually present. This was my mother’s first visit to such a hotel and she was very impressed!

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We arrived quite early in the morning but the staff were kind enough to allow us access to the Horizon Club lounge to enjoy breakfast! I did not request this, they were just lovely enough to suggest this option. So thoughtful! The breakfast had both a buffet as well as an à la carte menu. I went with the minute steak and an egg.

The steak was absolutely mind blowing! Cooked to perfection, this could have been served at dinner, it was so tender and juicy. While we’re talking about the Horizon Club lounge, I’ll have to mention the gorgeous view. Being on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, it’s nice to observe the grand skyline of the island. Better yet is enjoying the view with some great food and drinks at the lounge!

Shortly after breakfast, the room was ready, so it was time to go down one floor to check it out. The spacious room shared the same view as the Horizon Club lounge, a panorama of Hong Kong’s Victoria harbor. There was a lovely seating area next to a large window with treats waiting for me on the table. A warm welcome letter, fruit and hot tea served by the staff were a lovely way to be greeted. This room was a great place to spend time while in Hong Kong!

Also quite spacious, the bathroom had a large shower and bathtub. I’m a huge fan of the Shangri-La toiletries, all in the same colored boxes with great quality products.

Heading down to the lower levels, you will find the indoor pool, fitness center and changing areas. The pool is on the smaller side but still lovely and has a hot tub next to it. To offset the smaller pool, there is a very extensive gym. The gym was very sufficient and after my workout I headed into the locker room to clean myself up.

Inside the locker rooms you’ll find even more goodness. They have both a steam room and large sauna. My favorite was the very hot steam room. Another nice touch would be the clothes dryer. I was very happy that I could dry my workout clothes.

I enjoyed being on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong which was in a closer vicinity to many places of the city that I enjoy. I was sure to take my mom to the Nan Lian garden where we snapped some lovely photos and enjoyed the calmness. I must insist you visit as well!

After days of exploration it was nice to unwind back at the Horizon Club lounge. You can find a large selection of food and drinks in the evening.

The few days spent at this glorious property were a treat. All of the service staff treated me with respect and kindness. The Shangri-La product has been consistently high quality regardless of location. The Kowloon Shangri-La property exceeded my expectations and provided quality lifelong memories. My stay was flawless and therefore I can highly recommend you to stay at the Kowloon Shangri-La hotel in Hong Kong!

Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong

Hotel

64 Mody Road | Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2721 2111