I stayed here for 2 nights during a quick visit to Hong Kong and had an enjoyable stay. The location is convenient, with easy access to Pacific Place and Admiralty MTR yet removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. The place doesn't really have a grand lobby and the entrance is relatively unassuming - however, this makes coming and going a more peaceful affair and contributes to a calmer, more residential feel.
Rooms have a modern aesthetic and feature comfortable furnishings and a very spacious layout, with a large couch, sitting areas by the windows, and a sizeable desk. The oversized bathroom included dual vanities, plenty of shelves and storage space, a walk-in shower, and separate soaking tub situated right by the windows. The complimentary minibar (or maxibar, as they call it) was a nice touch, and the amenities were generous and thoughtful, with a handy toiletry kit stocked with TSA-sized essentials, along with a nice leather currency pouch and tote bag. I also appreciated the modern features, including a Bose wireless speaker and electronic controls for the curtains, lights, and do not disturb indicator. A few minor quibbles included an air conditioning system that initially couldn't be set below 21C and a missing ice bucket (though funnily enough, there's a toaster in one of the drawers); both issues were quickly resolved by quick calls to the front desk.
I had the pleasure of dining at Café Gray Deluxe, where I enjoyed a tasty dinner as well as breakfast the next morning, all while taking in panoramic views of the skyline. I also checked out the bar area one night, which serves up some decent craft cocktails in a more intimate yet still lively environment. I appreciated that the restaurant/bar seems quite popular, although this comes at the expense of the lobby/elevator areas being a bit busy at times - though nowhere near as bad as hotels like the Peninsula, which is positively overrun with gawking tourists.
Service was very good overall - the staff are all friendly and exceptionally responsive. I emailed the hotel in advance to arrange an arrival airport transfer along with some dining reservations, all of which were handled swiftly and without issue. I also asked the hotel to help procure some HK Rimowa stickers, which were waiting in my room upon arrival. Michelle in particular was a highlight, going out of her way to make sure that everything was going well with our stay on our way out to dinner - upon casually remarking on a relative lack of power/USB outlets by the bed, she volunteered to have iPhone chargers set up, which lo and behold were there upon our return, along with a nice plate of cookies. She was also very helpful in arranging transportation to the airport early the next morning when I checked out, even withdrawing cash from my room account for a taxi when my Uber was taking too long to arrive. read more