We have recently returned from a five day stay in Hong Kong at the Intercontinental and feel the experience at the hotel was the highlight of our visit. The views of Hong Kong harbour from our room were spectacular and watching the activities in the harbour highly entertaining. The room itself was nicely decorated and the marble bathroom was certainly large by most hotel standards and had every possible amenity. We signed up for the Intercontinental Club which was well worth the additional charge as it offered and excellent breakfast, tea service and drinks with hors d'oeuvres before dinner. The manager of the club was very helpful with recommendations for shopping, and sightseeing or whatever question we had. The restaurants in the hotel were uniformly first rate. Service was uniformly highly attentive and spoiled us for other hotels and restaurants. The Intercontinental in every way earned the rate charged.

Staying at the Intercontinental in Kowloon was everything and more than we thought it would be.

A very impressive and spacious reception as you walk in - with excellent service to the point of the doors being opened for you from very smartly dressed and polite employees.

As you walk in to the reception, the first thing you notice is the Lobby Lounge straight in front of you. With floor to ceiling windows, you are blown away by the view of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. This is amazing during the day but at nighttime when the lights come on, it is just unbelievable and very hard to describe. You have to see these views to believe them.

Check in was very very quick and simple.

We had a harbour view room, which when you walk in to the room, it's just amazing. A massive (practically floor to ceiling) window, with again the awesome view of the harbour and skyline greet you.

Beds are big and very comfortable, with a desk in the room also if you are unfortunate enough to have to work while your there! We did some work in our room daily and it was more than comfortable with a quick Internet connection also.

Bathrooms are very spacious with amazing sunken baths.

If you like your exercise, we were more than impressed with the gym facilities here. Best hotel gym than I have ever seen. It is split in to two halves with cardio and weights in both and is open 24 hours a day and never seemed to get busy. The air-conditioning is excellent in there too, which I've found a problem in previous hotel gyms. You also get a towel and bottle of water upon arrival in there. Refreshments (ice cold water) and apples are also in the gym area for your taking, with very clean changing room and locker for your belongings.

The best thing about this is that the gym is on the same floor as the outdoor swimming pool and the 3 outdoor spas. They were a major highlight of this hotel. The pool and terrace was great - very clean and the right size. The outdoor spa baths are like I've never seen before. They are over-looking Victoria Harbour and it's great anytime of the day (and especially evening) to sit in there with a drink and watch the world go by on the Avenue of Stars and Harbour below. The only downside is that the swimming pool and spa's close at 10pm at night. Personally, I would have liked them to be open until later as you just can't get enough of the view. The 3 pools are set to different heats... 1 warm, 1 hot and 1 bloody freezing! It's worth going in that one though... you can't stay in long but feel damn good afterwards!

Tried the I-Spa once and had an Oriental Head Massage... was really good but didn't go to this place again only because there was so much to do in Hong Kong you don't want to be wasting time having treatments.

The concierge's in the Hotel really know their stuff. They will help you with anything... literally.

The restaurant Spoon is really great but we found the Steakhouse in this hotel the best steak restaurant that we have ever ate in... and we've ate a lot of steaks so that's saying something. Both the food and service here is faultless. It has to be done while staying here.

Hotel is only a 10-minute walk to the Star Ferry terminal where it takes about 8 minutes to get across to Hong Kong Island. Very cheap and a great trip across too with immense views. MTR station is also outside front of hotel, which is a very easy and great system to use to get you anywhere. Definitely worth purchasing an Octopus card. You put a 50HKD deposit on it and as much money as you want. Hand it back in before you leave and you get back your deposit and also the money left on it. This can be used for any mode of public transport. It's worth noting that taxis are hideously cheap in Hong Kong.

There is lots more to say about this place but these are the main points I can think of about the hotel. If anyone reading this wants to ask me anything else, please feel free to message me.

As for Hong Kong.... loved it. Had 2 weeks here and did something different every single day of the holiday. Hadn't realised there was this much to do and see... could have easily stayed another week.

Enjoy!

Wonderful Hotel, the corner suite was out of this world, the view of the Harbour was unbelievable.

This was an exceptional room. Many of the days we stayed in our room into the afternoon and were never disturbed but a courteous note left to buzz when we left so they could make the room up. These corner quites are great as at the end of the corridoor you have your own personal foyer that only 1 other suite shares.

Food in the Hotel was OK, however we found the food throughout Hong Kong to be a little different from what we were used to elsewhere, I feel this was more to the European Palate.

Do get the eyewitness guide to Hong Kong and discover those places off the beaten track. We found Kowloon City Garden an absolute find, it's not visited much by westerners and is an absolute find.

Just walk around this city for hours on end it's amazing, the hotel is right next to a shopping plaza (Yes Tony and Guy is opening there soon for those who like to get their hair done when on a long holiday!)

Stunning location, great staff and just a perfect start to our Honeymoon.

We received complementry Champagne and Strawberries with Chocolate sauce, my Husband hates Strawberries, but loved these!

This Hotel is perfect, when staying here make sure you have a room overlooking the Harbour as that's what you really go for.

I can't wait to go back, and this time for longer!

Just got back from Hong Kong and this hotel is so worth the extra $$$! I struggled with the cost initially but who knows when I will be back in Hong Kong so why not splurge! (I did spend a lot on airline tickets so why stop there) As stated before, the views are the BEST. Book a harbour view and you will love the views from your hotel window. The rooms and beds are very comfortable and nice with Bose Sound systems (we had Ipods and loved this system for in room music) The lobby also has impressive views of the harbor and he laser show at night. The food and drink int the lobby are expensive but I don't think anything compares to high tea or a cocktail while watching the harbour activities.
The location is also excellent. The Intercon is attached to a shopping mall with great stores and a grocery store. Also attached is the MTR station which takes you anywhere you want to go and is very easy to naviigate (skip the expensive cabs and experience this transit system). A quick walk to the other side of the street for more shopping great restaurants, massages etc. and walking distance to the Star Ferry to cross to Hong Kong Island. Must see Victorias Peak and plan to spend some time there - lots of shops/restaurants at top. The hotel concierge is excellent and a big help. Hong Kong is fabulous!!! Enjoy.