Legendary. Its reputation sets a high bar but they clear it, in terms of facilities and service. A few nights stay, taking advantage of the pool, gym, fantastic bar with a live singer at a piano, and an afternoon tea. Excellence all around. Started with a room tour where we learned that most of the amenities could be controlled or summoned via tablets. Sleeping space is wide open, especially by HK standards. Large luxurious bathrooms with dual vanities and plenty of counter space. There are rail themed bars on the mezzanine level. One included the aforementioned piano singer and an extremely helpful bartender that was happy to discuss mezcal once I asked for a mezcal Paloma. The pool and the gym both have views across the harbor to HK island. Glorious. The locker rooms include steam or sauna, a hot whirlpool and a cold plunge. It costs a pretty penny but you get what you pay for here. read more

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This is the pinnacle of excellent service - the property and rooms may seem a bit dated compared to the new modern hotels but it's got that timeless appeals and luxury that you don't often see in newer places these days: excellent crafted furniture, hidden tv + mirrors if you don't need them, etc. Definitely an experience to stay here - even if it's just for a short stay. read more

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When we were vacationing in Hong Kong recently, we had dined in three different restaurants inside the Peninsula Hong Kong, namely the Felix, Spring Moon (a Michelin-starred restaurant), and The Lobby, and each time we had an excellent and memorable experience.  I have written a review for each of the restaurants:  Felix for afternoon tea as a substituted venue:  Food - 4.4/5  Service - 5/5  Ambiance - 5/5  https://www.yelp.com/biz/felix-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF ; Spring Moon for dinner:  Food - 5/5  Service - 4.5/5  Ambiance - 4.3/5  https://www.yelp.com/biz/spring-moon-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%98%89%E9%BA%9F%E6%A8%93-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF ; The Lobby for dinner:  Food - 5/5  Service - 5/5  Ambiance - 5/5  https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-lobby-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF ; As for the hotel itself, it was grand and elegant. All the staff members whom we had encountered from every level were very nice and polite! read more

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The crown jewel of the HK hotels. Assuming money isn't an issue, this place is simply next level in terms of service and amenities. They have a slew of high end restaurants and retail shops (including a Goyard store) on property. I'd say it would be worth it to just stay here for 1 night and then move to a cheaper hotel just for the experience. read more

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Needing some much required sleep and rest after my one week jaunt through multiple bars lounges and other places of alcoholic offerings, I'm finally getting down to writing about this place. I didn't stay at the hotel. I drank at The Bar. That's the official name. Oldschoolish. Lots of wood paneling and cigar like vibes. Live music with piano player named Jimmy. He was awesome. He took requests. No top 40. No rap. Only classics. He played a version of Bach's minuet in G major. If you know this, its a version done by The Toys called A Lover's Concerto. I knew he was good. So I made the following requests: I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Somewhere Beyond the Sea I've Got You Under My Skin Something Stupid That's how you do it. Classics. Slug it down with a martini. Jimmy was almost as happy performing the songs as I was happy listening. It wasn't busy when I was here. Definitely a more refined and mature crowd. Not like the circus that is LKF. I'll be back. read more

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Have come for afternoon tea when I visited HK, first with family, then with friends. Service is good as well as the tea and food (savory and sweet) selection. Haven't visited other tea locations in HK but this one has been consistently solid. read more

Exquisite afternoon tea experience. The lobby is incredibly spacious so it added to the luxury. The live music added a Christmas spirit (November) to an already grand atmosphere. However we were pretty close to the band and it was tough to hear others. Also they apparently have a policy that for any photos, you can't have other guests (not in your party). read more

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The grand dame of Hong Kong! This iconic hotel is located on Nathan Road on the Kowloon side. Visited in late November and the outside of the hotel was decorated with a gigantic Chanel necklace with pearls and logo- festive! The line for afternoon tea was starting to form at 1 pm, so we decided to skip the tea and have lunch instead. Ordered the Nasi Goreng and it was delicious with a glass of champagne. Five star experience- so memorable and a great way to end my visit in Hong Kong. read more

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Forever one of my favorites. From the exceptional cleaning to the amazing staff, this is truly one of the world's most beautiful and opulent luxury hotels. read more

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The manager of the Japanese restaurant cooked the fab steak on a stone w veggies. It was delicious!!

The food was very mediocre and way to over priced got my order wrong and the food was cold when we got it the by the time I finished my food my parents food hasn't even come out yet read more

The most famous and iconic hotel in Hong Kong! Not the oldest hotel in Hong Kong, however, it is the oldest and very first hotel on this side of the island in Kowloon since 1928, as well as the first of The Peninsula Hotels chain! The decor, service, amenities are as impeccable as The Peninsula's reputation! Located right in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, it's walking distance to tons of shopping center, restaurants, and attractions in general. On top of that, it's literally right across the street from Victoria Harbor and Avenue of Stars! From the moment we checked in to when we checked out, everything was taken care of. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. They even offered to show us our room and all the features in the room. I thought that was silly and unnecessary of them. Turned out, EVERYTHING in the room, including room service, housekeeping requests, are all controlled by not just 1, but 4 freaking electronic tablets! 1 on each night stands, 1 on the dressing table, and 1 on the study desk. Just a bit overkill lol. There are several restaurants located inside the Peninsula. We had the opportunity to check out 4 of 8. Felix is their upscale European restaurant with real strict dress code. The food and the service here don't live up to the price, but the view is one of the best in the area, overlooking Victoria Harbor. Gaddi's is another upscale French restaurant. Much better service, food, and atmosphere, no view here however. For traditional Chinese food, there's Spring Moon. The food is good, but for the price, I would skip it and check out tons of other Chinese food in the area. Then for breakfast, they have 2 options and locations. The lobby for A la Carte, and the Verandah for AYCE buffet option. Having stay at the Peninsula in Shanghai, I had high expectation for this one and was a bit disappointed. Since it was built over 90 years ago, the rooms here are much smaller compare to their other locations. If you can overlook this, it's worth staying here for the history, the service, and amenities. However, for how much it costs, you'd be able to get much bigger room elsewhere nearby. Another things that make this hotel so special are their fleet of Rolls Royce and their own helicopter service. They actually broke the Guinness World Record in 2006 for placing the largest Rolls Royce fleet. Out of the 30 and counting Rolls Royce the Peninsula hotels have, 15 of them are located right here! Through June 15, 2019, if you book a suite or higher directly from their website, it'll come with complimentary airport pickup/drop off chauffeur service in their Rolls Royce! If that's not enough, they have their own helicopter, helicopter pad that you can schedule a joy ride for extra fee, or even a full on all day event with Rolls Royce pick up, Yacht ride to their private island, and come back on helicopter, etc... The Peninsula hotels are the definition of luxury and being super extra. Especially true for the Peninsula Hong Kong as the first born child and the flagship location of the chain. If you want to experience extravagance, over-the-top being spoiled, this is it! Since they're celebrating Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rating as the first and only luxury brand to have this honor, they're offering tons of specials on their website. Check them out before you decide to book anywhere else ;) read more

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Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula hotel lobby is one of those those things you need to do at lease once. It's pricy and you'll need a reservation but do it. You'll be a happier person from it. read more

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Definitely a wonderful place to go for teatime. The tea was excellent and pastries was not overly sweet. We had their chamomile and lemon tea. We lined up at 2 PM and finally got our seats at 4 PM. Teatime is from 2 PM to 6 PM. Highly suggest to go earlier and start lining up at 1:30 or even earlier if possible. It's great they have staff manage the line. Upstairs, they have musicians playing live classical music while we had our tea. That was one of the highlights of our trip. Bucket list checked, teatime in Hong Kong. read more

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Since 1928, from Queen Elizabeth, kings and queens of the world , celebrities, and billionaires has been here ! Although it is no longer a British colony, the high tea remains s favorite. A visit to Hong Kong without this tradition with be a miss! There were so much expectation, we were afraid it would live up to the hype... I am happy to say it delivered! The pure silverware , porcelain China from Tiffany and the best scones with clotted cream and strawberries jam are as good as the one from Britain! The live music adds the icing to the cake! read more

香港半島酒店 - Best high tea ever!!! - Hotels Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Take the 130 year old Star Ferry to Kowloon and go to The Peninsula. If you are lucky enough to be staying at the hotel, then make arrangements to have one of the fleet of Rolls Royce limos pick you up at the airport. There's three distinct places to eat and drink for an exceptional time. The Verandah serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My favorite is the Continental Buffet on the weekend. Everything is the freshest. From the omelette stations to the rice porridge (jook), it's the best I've ever had. Just pace yourself and you will enjoy. The Lobby. From 14:00 to 18:00 daily, it's first-come for the famous Peninsula Classic Afternoon Tea. Go Crazy Rich Asian and get the the 18-minute Sky Tour and Teatime experience. $800 USD for two people With breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour, Felix will provide you with spectacular skyline backdrop for exceptional European food. Hokkaido Scallops and Blue Lobster Linguini are well known. There's a supper service starting at 22:00 with DJ and dancing. read more

This is one of the top Hotels in Hong Kong. In fact, some say it's the best. Whether you plan on staying here or not, it's worth a visit if you are in the area. The place is beautiful. HOTEL Rooms - Gorgeous Restaurants - There are several restaurants inside this hotel. I've been to Gaddis, Chesa, The Bar, and The Lobby. All were worth returning to. SERVICE Everyone here is polite and they seem to know what they are doing. If you live here, guest services can probably help you with just about anything. read more

The Peninsula is the crown jewel of hotels in Hong Kong. I know the Ritz is in the tallest building in Hong Kong but the Peninsula is steeped in Hong Kong history and is right in the heart of TST. We went to the Peninsula for afternoon tea on Christmas Eve. We made reservations far in advance but it looked possible to walk in with a smaller party. The Christmas spirit was alive and thriving at the Peninsula with beautiful and tasteful decorations, and they had a quartet playing Christmas music and a choir sang carols for a little bit. The afternoon tea snacks were beautiful and surprisingly filling. We had plain and raisin scones with strawberry preserves and clotted cream; finger sandwiches including cucumber sandwiches, lobster rillettes and foie gras; and a beautiful selection of desserts. The service was on point! read more

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I spent one night here and it was one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had.  Service is world class.  The decor and amenities are wonderful.  Check in was fast and quick.  The lobby is old school charming.  My room did not face the harbor but did face the city.  It cost more for a harbor view. For a great harbor view, definitely stop in to visit the pool.  The pool reminded me of Heasrt Castle but with a better view.  I usually do not like public pools but I made an exception to enjoy this one.  The staff are friendly and accommodating. The amenities in the room were beyond anything I expected.  No Handy phone but all the places to charge electronic items was amazing.  I looked in all the cabinets and was amazed at all items I found.  Some items I discovered were the usual hair dryer to the unsual like a shoe buffer machine.  Their is a sliding door between the room and hallway entrance.  I discovered it's a privacy door for the room and a cabinet where you can summon house keeping to pick items for cleaning etc.  Place items in it, press a button, and someone will collect it.  The bathroom was really nice.  Its not huge compared to newer hotels but it has everything laid out so 2 people can use the bathroom without getting in each other's way.  Their is a make up vanity out in the main bedroom built into a desk.  I like how the bathroom is all marble. I would definitely stay here again.  Only thing that would make me pause is the cost.  You get a lot of amenities for what you pay for. read more

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Before the 5 star hotels started rolling into Hong Kong island and western Kowloon, The Peninsula (半島酒店) was the *it* hotel for the rich and famous. It is a classic destination for locals and tourists; impressive with its old school luxury charm and the epitome of high-end culture. There is a lot of history here, which makes this spot one of the must-see gems of Hong Kong. The flagship location of the Peninsulas Hotel Group, The Peninsula debuted in 1928 as one of the top hotels in Asia. In the early 40s, it was taken over by the invading Japanese and renamed to the "East Asia Hotel" (東亜ホテル) before the British eventually regained control of the property naming it back to The Peninsula. In 1994, it received a major facelift, along with the expansion of 30 story tower, complete with a helipad on the roof and an additional 132 rooms and suites. 2012 marked another major year, where the hotel saw improvements on its technical side with touch screen tablets, HD televisions, 3D movies, etc. Besides taking a picture in front of the iconic front fountain and awesome front, the lobby is where folks flock just to marvel in the interior with high ceilings, splendid classic decor, and the feel of another time. It's antiquated in the classiest of ways and the place is a must visit for all. I used to stop in the lobby as an excuse to use their restrooms, which are immaculate. Nowadays, I am here for their high tea hour, which brings a lot of fanfare for afternoon tea lovers. They have an English colonial era type spread that is both impressive and absurdly expensive. Let us not forget the many establishments from within, which feature some of the city's finest western choices in the French'y Gaddi's (https://www.yelp.com/biz/gaddis-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF), Euro friendly Felix (https://www.yelp.com/biz/felix-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF), Chesa (https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%91%9E%E6%A8%B5%E9%96%A3-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF), Spring Moon (https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%98%89%E9%BA%9F%E6%A8%93-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF) as well as one of the finest buffets in the land in Verandah (https://www.yelp.com/biz/verandah-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF). Diners have some of HK's top restaurants to pick from here, which is all the more reason to visit. Whether it's for the sick view of the HK skyline, a taste of their afternoon tea or other worldly establishments, a visit to their lobby, an emergency bathroom break, or an impromptu photo op with the Rolls Royces out front, any excuse to visit the Peninsula is worth it. read more

BEST HOTEL IN HONG KONG! I usually only write reviews for restaurants, first time I'm writing for something other than that. Their service is spectacular. Like seriously amazing I can't even describe. I think after living here, you won't be able to adjust to other places, and will constantly reminisce about this hotel... this is hands down the best hotel I've ever stayed at. Every time we go to HK, we have to stay here because no where else can even compare. Everything is included - free wifi, free international/local calls, free printing, anything you can think of. They have chargers for every kind of phone in case you forget yours. If you want to go watch a movie or dine somewhere nice, they can help you buy tickets or make reservations for you. So convenient. Once you enter your hotel room, you're greeted with freshly brewed tea, fruits, and chocolate. Try staying the Harbor View room, the Hong Kong side is beautiful especially on New Years when the fireworks go off! Check out Verandah on the 1st floor, for once it's a buffet that's completely worth the price. Also, if you're staying here, highly recommend going to high tea in the lobby. You won't need to wait in that long line! read more

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Honestly, I haven't stayed here before, but my parents have. They called me from their amazing hotel room while I was shivering and studying in a cold basement library during graduate school. Yeah, thanks Mom. But anyway... This is a great hotel just to stroll around. The shopping arcade is cute but sleek at the same time. The decor in and out of the hotel is always classy and pretty. The "Grande Dame of Asia" definitely is worth a short visit, but also worth the wait for afternoon tea! (lol my bro walked around here with shades and people thought he was some celebrity!) read more

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Beautiful hotel and great service. We indulged ourselves here when we were in Hong Kong. I try to have high tea wherever I go in the world, and this hotel has some of the best scones we have ever eaten. read more

This was my favorite Peninsula in China (if you consider HK part of China...I know, it's a touchy subject). For starters, they will pick you up in a Rolls Royce from the airport. Should that not be to your standards, they also have helicopters and two landing pads on the top of the hotel. For the record, we were not bothered by any helicopter noise. Or any noise whatsoever. I feel like I should go from start to finish in order of our stay to help my brain organize the experience. Check in: totally seamless. Person at the front dest speaks beautiful English, checks us in, then takes us to our room and shows us all of the amazing features. The room: Modern, clean, not large but not small. We had a desk, makeup table with pullout nail dryer, hair dryer and a pop up mirror. Between the two was a nepresso machine with, bar, snacks, and all the accompanying accessories for the three. We had two beds, each with a high tech nightstand that required no adaptors. I was able to charge my iPhone wirelessly but just setting it down on the nightstand. There were Ipads that controlled everything in the room, from temperature to room service, to DND, to lights and curtains. The bathroom had two vanities, separate tub and shower, and a room for the toilet. My favorite things about the room: comfortable bed, high thread count sheets, dark, quiet, clean. The location: Centrally located.Great views from upper floors and the pool/workout area. There are several restaurants located within the hotel, as well as a top notch arcade filled with high end shopping. Be sure to check out the Stamp store, where they can carve your initials into jade. Restaurants: We tried Spring Moon twice and found it to be very typical high-end Chinese fare. The "when in Rome.. choice." We tried Imasa for sushi, hoping to get something fresh and a bit lighter. It, too, was excellent. We ate at the Verandah every morning and had the buffet, so we could try ALL THE THINGS. I know I'm in tea country here, but the coffee was excellent. We also went to the bar for some delicious libations before dinner one night. Everything we tried was fabulous. I could get a massive hangover trying to taste all of their amazing offerings. The bar food looked delicious. We didn't order any, but two gentleman next to us who were regulars had a few items that bring them coming back. Laundry: Send it out! They do the best laundry here. It comes back hanging, and beautifully presented in a leather box. They got out stains from my messy noodle eating I thought would end up as a badge of honor on my new white shirt. We stayed at the Peninsula in Beijing an Shanghai as well on this trip. All were great but this was my favorite. I normally am a Four Seasons girl, but I liked my Peninsula experiences so much I just booked the one in Chicago to give it a whirl. I'm sure there are plenty of luxury hotel options in HK, but this is the OG. read more

The bestest high tea experience!!! I'm not sure how much it costs now but I paid HK$270 (around US$35) and was soooo worth it!! It's hard to top this level of high quality high tea in such a posh setting, this was far more memorable than any of my high tea experiences in UK! Literally everything on the 3-tier plate stand was scrumptious, I mean E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-IN-G!!! There are usually one or two things on the plates that are mediocre but The Peninsula's high tea was simply perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough, please do yourself a favor and go!!! You'll thank me later! Food: A+ Ambiance: A+ Service: A+ read more

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Expensive, but worth the experience. Live orchestra playing while you're sipping your tea and eating your crumpets. Great ambiance and service. This place is gorgeous and plush; there is a lot of history behind it. Oh, we came with a party of 4, but only ordered for 3, and there was plenty of food. I am glad they don't enforce you to order for 4 ppl. Extra star for that! If you come during peak time, be prepare to wait for 30 mins to 1 hours. read more

香港半島酒店 - tea and crumpets for 3, enough to feed 4 ppl though - Hotels Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

April 20 2024 Peninsula offered the worst experience for supposedly a world-class hotel. High tea was like eating at McDonald's. Dry sandwiches, no style, no design overly sweet desserts and scones that were like hockey pucks. The salmon finger sandwich had to be returned as the fish was smelly and rotten!!!it Their answer was oh sorry do you want another mashed cucumber sandwich ? utterly disgraceful. It's hilarious how they live on their name. Go to Hong Kong Park for a memorable high tea with beautiful finger sandwiches that were delicious as they were appealing and artful -delicious and beautifully designed pastries. The general manager of the Peninsula hotel, should be absolutely ashamed and embarrassed to serve this to guests. Add to the miserable servings was the total lack of attentiveness of the entire staff. read more

Let me just start by saying this, just incredible. My time there was incredible. No other hotel will ever live up to my expectations now. They will be merely places to sleep. Now I know why this was they preferred location of my Grandfather, there is nothing better. Period. From the staff which are always at your need if you wish, to any one of the perfect dining restaurants they have on the premises. You want for nothing while you are there. Hotel guests have priority for afternoon tea service, everyone else has to wait, and the selection is very enjoyable. I loved the cucumber mint drink. So refreshing! The rooms, maid service, and turn down service is amazing, it's like they know when you're not there and sneak in and clean up just for you. Little mats and slippers. But the best, the best part is the pool and spa. The pool looks out onto Hong Kong and you can watch the Symphony of Lights from the deck. So relaxing and peaceful. I wasn't even aware that they had refilled my water for me! Then go downstairs to the 7th floor to the separated mens and womens spa area. Here you can partake of the Whirlpool, cold plunge, roman-type steam room and cedar planked sauna. There are showers, and grooming areas, lockers, robes, toiletries kits and more. I was in there sometimes twice a day! Made my back feel so much better before having to go back on that dreaded flight. Suffice to say, all other hotels are hovels in comparison to the Peninsula. It is perfection. read more

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This review is strictly for the Afternoon Tea. The service was amazing, the ambiance was nice, the tea was good, the food was okay. If you're here for the ambiance and to chat and enjoy some tea, I can definitely see how you can rate this highly, but I personally thought the overall experience was about a 3.5/5. Service is 5/5 and the people were very friendly and helpful. The views were a 4/5, if you like enjoying a luxurious building view. Food was a 3/5, definitely not bad but nothing worth writing home about. For $50 USD though, I would definitely consider alternatives unless you needed to have a fancy environment to chat with someone, and even then, coming here with no reservation generally means a long wait. read more

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For the quintessential traditional afternoon tea in Hong Kong, skip the other luxury hotels and head straight to the Peninsula. Particularly if it's your first tea, this is THE place to enjoy some brew and scones with fine service and in good company. I visited recently with a friend, and for both of us it was a first visit to the Peninsula. Tea starts at 2 and lasts until 6, and there is usually a line until at least 5, as the hotel does not accept reservations. I arrived around 4 and waited in a line about 12 deep until I was seated at 4:30. The wait was not unpleasant, with the background music of a string quartet playing and the tinkle of conversation, china on china, and the quiet hum of guests traversing the lobby. Once seated, I was quickly attended to, and placed an order for tea service for 2. My friend joined me shortly thereafter, and suggested a glass of champagne, which is on the menu a la carte. Bubbly is always a great accompaniment to any festive occasion! The tray of tea treats included sweets and desserts on top, savor idea on the middle tier, and scones (2 each) on the bottom. Our favorites included - surprisingly - the tuna salad sandwich, the lemon curd treats, and -- of course -- the traditional scones and clotted cream. The service was so filling that we opted to skip dinner that evening, so a word to the wise who visit not to make elaborate dinner plans for the evening after a tea. Worth the wait and the price tag, the Peninsula is your place to enjoy the best of afternoon tea while in Hong Kong! read more

香港半島酒店 - Sweets, savories, and scones all together! - Hotels Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Room, restaurant, pool, spa, hotel staff, facilities were all perfect and many reviews covered them already. They made my room when stepped out for dinner and came back with night-ready setting! It's a "Personalized" hotel that no chain ones can compete with. My review was for the hotel boutique in basement where sells its gourmet and souvenirs. Price was reasonable and packaging was beautiful. Got some snacks and desserts for the night stay. Yummy. A hidden gem that guests shouldn't miss. Hotel guests enjoys 20% off their purchase. :) Voucher was provided at check-in. Don't forget! read more

香港半島酒店 - From the Peninsula Boutique - Hotels Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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I've been to Hong Kong a handful of times, and I have never tried the afternoon tea at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel. My sister convinced me with this visit to check it out. After some research, we arrived at this hotel an hour and a half prior to the start of afternoon tea at 2 pm. Immediately when walking in, we can hear a small orchestra playing on the second floor. So relaxing. The ambience of this hotel can best be described as classic luxury. I couldn't stomach staying at this hotel. I think it's $500 a night to stay here. Quite expensive. I'm just glad we got to bask in this luxury because of the afternoon tea in the lobby of the hotel. No kidding. The line for afternoon tea started at 1 pm already by the Cartier display. We were the second ones there. Yay. We did have to stand in line until exactly 2 pm. But, it was worth it. No wait, and a table ready for all three of us with beautiful old fashioned tea cups, teapots, and plates. We ordered one afternoon tea set for 2 (~ $80 US or $40 US per person) plus extra scones, which was enough food for all 3 of us. The afternoon tea set came in 3 tiers, which included from top to bottom: sweet berry flavored pastries colored in pink (since we came in October during breast cancer awareness month), savory sandwiches, and scones. You can choose a tea to go with your treats. I chose earl grey tea, since I could make milk tea out of it. My siblings ordered tangerine and Verbena tea. Of all the treats we ate, I have to say that the homemade raisin scones were the most delicious. It helped a lot that they came with fragrant strawberry preserves and clotted cream. So good! The berry pastries were pretty good, and the savory sandwiches were nothing special. I'm not much of a tea drinker, but the teas they served here were very floral tasting. If you like this sort of thing, you will love their teas. But, I didn't enjoy it. Earl grey tea in my mind wasn't supposed to be floral. But, I drank it all because hey I'm not going to waste what I paid for. I did enjoy my afternoon tea experience at The Peninsula. But, the next time I come here, I think I might just come and order a lovely plate of raisin scones with strawberry preserves, clotted cream, and a cup of coffee. Then, I can slowly let time pass by as I enjoy the orchestra playing in the background. Pure bliss. read more

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This review is for the afternoon tea in the lobby. Last December, my friend and I went here for high tea. It didn't start until 2pm but we thought we get there early by 40 minutes so we can queue up. Unfortunately, there was already a queue of 20+ people already. We waited until about an hour before we got seated. We ordered the afternoon tea set and I got a pot of almond flavored tea. The high tea seat included a selection of finger sandwiches, raisin scones w/clotted cream and strawberry jam, quiche Lorraine, macarons, cookies, truffles, and raspberry choux puffs. The scones were warm and buttery. With the clotted cream and jam, they were phenomenal! I enjoyed the music they played during the afternoon tea hours and the atmosphere was really nice. I didn't feel stuffy at all. After we paid our bill, the waiter also gave each of us a Christmas ornament from the Peninsula hotel. What a nice touch! read more

Just had high tea here after having had a wonderful and very memorable experience several years ago, but the food just wasn't as good, though the service was superb. They catered to our party's nut allergy, which is absolutely unheard of in HK and in most of Asia, and offered to make all new desserts on the spot, which was so kind and amazing of them to do that. All the servers were wonderful. However the food just wasn't as spectacular as I remembered, the tea was lukewarm, the scones were just okay and though the tea sandwiches were creative, it just was not that tasty. I wish I had listened to my friend who knows the area and suggested other newer places across the street...they did however let us stay as long as we wanted here since it was a weekday and not that busy, so it made good for great conversation in a nice intimate atmosphere in what felt like glamorous Old World Hong Kong. read more

This review is strictly for Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula. The experience immediately from walking in is quite grand, but I believe only the hotel guests are ones that can make a reservation and skip the line. My friend and I had to wait over an hour for our afternoon tea experience to begin in a line that was similar to that of a theme park. After finally getting a table, we weren't served for at least another 20 minutes. Once we placed our orders for teas, the rest of the experience went rather smoothly. A part of the experience is definitely the hotel itself, so you're paying for that in the price. It's one of those "things to do" while in Hong Kong so that you can feel the British influence while in HK. read more

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This review is limited to my experience having afternoon tea at Lobby at the Peninsula. The afternoon tea was totally disappointing. The Peninsula Hotel is a true Hong Kong icon and having afternoon tea there is one thing that I've been wanting to do. I was thrilled to be able to get a reservation this time since my visits to Hong Kong in the past 25 years have not been long enough for me to fit this in and the restaurant did not take any reservations. I remember trying to get a table one afternoon six or seven years ago and decided to give up after seeing a crazy long line of tourists queuing up to get in for afternoon tea. I don't know when the restaurant started taking reservations but, on this trip, probably due to the pandemic restrictions and thus the lack of tourists from the Mainland, I was able to get a reservation in just a little over a week. Service was disappointing from the get-go. It took the waiting staff well over 10 minutes to take our order after we waved at them. There were 5 people in our party: 4 adults and a five-year-old and we ordered the usual tea sets. The table only had 4 settings and we had to get the attention of a waiting staff before the 5th one was placed. For the next hour, we had to try numerous times to get the attention of someone to get water, to have our coffee refilled, and to get the check. I wouldn't say that the service was rude but a straight face and as-a-matter-of-fact responses from some members of the waiting staff was not exactly what I expected from a five-star hotel restaurant. As for the food - definitely couldn't live up to the hype. Savory finger foods were bland and sweet items were over the top sweet. The scones were not worth mentioning at all. All of us just took one bite and moved on. Overall, this was by far the worst dining experience that I've had on this month-long trip to Hong Kong this year. Way overpriced and unpleasant. Will definitely not go back. read more

It's difficult to explain the significance of The Peninsula to a foreigner. One can always being with its origins, of course. "The Peninsula was built with the vision of being the finest hotel east of the Suez Canal. The fleet of the classic Rolls Royce Silver Shadows roaming in front of the hotel's iconic entrance 87 years later is a testament to The Peninsula's commitment to keeping the vision alive." So it's like a flagship Ritz Carlton, but in Hong Kong, right? In terms of measuring the magnitude of its prestige, then yes, that would be a fair analogy. But one must also recognize the cultural influence that The Peninsula had on Hong Kong. "Although Hong Kong is ethnically Chinese, the city was under British colonial rule until 1997. Hong Kong prospered during that time span, flourishing from a port city into an international metropolitan. The success inevitably led to a pro-Western sentiment among the Hong Kong citizens. At the same time, the finest hotel on all of Hong Kong soil was a Western Hotel with Western architecture and Western customs. Simply put, the West was considered the best, and The Peninsula was the symbol of that sentiment. And in a way, The Peninsula may have also served as a subliminal reinforcement of Western Superiority." It's very interesting to consider the hotel as a representation of Hong Kong's westernization. But in today's time, is the hotel just a relic of British colonialism? "The Peninsula remains much more than a relic, even today. To many in Hong Kong, the hotel is the pinnacle of luxury and class. The classic afternoon tea at the Peninsula Lobby will cost close to 500HKD for a party of two. While this is relatively expensive in Hong Kong, the price is still somewhat manageable for the working class in the city. However, much of the mannerisms observed at The Peninsula are not practical in the casual dining experience in everyday Hong Kong. Undoubtedly, there is an impactful culture shift as soon as one walks through the high doors of the hotel entrance. Thus, the phrase 'high-tea at The Peninsula' has an enduring allure, regardless of its affordability." That's the significance of The Peninsula. If one looks and listens carefully, he/she will notice the influence of The Peninsula across the city of Hong Kong. read more

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Hot off the ferry from Macau Koi Kei Bakery bag in hand rolling my fabulous Tumi luggage from the Kowloon Terminal, I felt a little bit like Andrea Anders (in the Man with the Golden Gun) however there was no green Cornish to meet me at the terminal. We decided instead to just walk the four or five blocks to the hotel . Alexis stayed here when she met Racheed and was trying to steal the South China Oil leases away from Blake. Needless to say my expectations were extremely high. They were all met and some were even exceeded. I spent the next three nights in the lap of luxury. They must use some mega HEPA filters because even the air on my non smoking floor and in my room was first rate. Everything in the room is controlled by an IPAD or localized push buttons. The room even included free international calls over VOIP. I loved dimming the lights and taking long baths in the extremely large tub while I checked the latest from CNBC and local Hong Kong stations on the built in bathroom TV whilst soaking Macau and all my troubles away. If you are a guest in the hotel you can reserve a table for tea. We didn't need to since we went so late the first night. We ended up being seated in the lobby right next to Van Cleef & Arpels that was sandwiched in between Cartier and Prada. Instead of Tea I opted for a Kir Royal and a club sandwich. The stylish couple next to us were returning to Paris that evening and I got to speak in French with them while watching an Asian business tycoon that was staying in the hotel buy several large pearls and diamonds for herself. Where else could you do this? (She did look fabulous when I saw her at breakfast the next morning in the pearl hair braid she bought) My following three mornings were spent having long breakfasts upstairs with pots of fresh coffee, all the dim sum items you could want, tables of fresh fruit, fresh salmon, and almost any breakfast item you could think of. We loved looking at the harbor and the skyline and the incredible service we received every morning. Order the carrot juice and try the dragon fruit and eat all the dumplings you can. You really can't beat the location. You can just walk across the street and see the harbor in all its glory.. Truly 'the hoard of a jewel thief.' The MTR is a block away. Nathan Avenue is right outside your door and a fleet of Rolls-Royce's and Mercedes await your direction to take you anywhere you want to go. I definitely recommend you at least reserve one to take you to the airport. I took the Rolles Phantom to the airport when it was time to leave. They even have somebody already there for you to take your bags and escort you to check-in and security. (Now I fully understand how parting can be 'such a sweet sorrow.') Do check out the Spa and the Pool area. I had a wonderful deep tissue massage the night before I left and was able to use the thermal suite afterwards. It's worth it just to sit in the sauna with a harbor view. My whole Peninsula experience was truly amazing and forever memorable. I highly recommend this hotel and hope some day to return. read more

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Amazing hotel with the best service. I was lucky enough to stay here for four nights during a recent visit to Hong Kong. Check in was a breeze and I am almost 100% sure that all staff are fluent in English. We enjoyed our room with all the amenities (well appointed bathroom with two sinks, separate toilet room, deep bath, separate shower; vanity with hair dryer and nail dryer; two closets and specific space for luggage in the foyer; nightstands with wireless charging). The rest of the hotel is equally luxurious - tons of cute shops and boutiques, delicious restaurants, and a really nice gym/pool/spa. We had breakfast buffet every day in the Verandah. Don't miss out on the made to order congee! Also, of the three Peninsula locations I stayed at during this particular trip, THIS Peninsula had the best coffee, by far. Here's my first world problem/complaints: when turn down service comes, they should leave slippers in the foyer. I don't want to trek into the room with my shoes on to grab them by the bed nor do I want to take off shoes in the foyer and go barefoot to the bed. Ditto for all the Peninsulas. read more

As soon as you step foot into this five star hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui, you feel like straight royalty. It's an absolutely stunning hotel with its high ceilings and bright interior. I came here for afternoon teatime with 2 friends and we got the afternoon tea set for 2 that was HKD $628 (~ USD $82). It was an amazing, bougie time! The afternoon teatime set came with a set menu for the little finger foods, but we were able to choose which teas we wanted (chamomile orange blossom and the peninsula blend). The tea was exquisite, and so was just about everything else about the entire experience from the arrangement of the delicacies to the tea cups! The raisin scones are TO DIE FOR. My personal favorites were the mini-quiche, the crustless ham finger sandwich, the fluffy macarons, and this wonderful cake dessert with a thin chocolate bar across the top of it. I was stuffed by the end of it because it was a rather large amount of food. The service is superb as the waiters would immediately pick up handkerchiefs if they fell and were very cordial and polite, making the experience a very pleasant one (which let's be honest is a bit hard to find in Hong Kong). I highly recommend trying out tea time at the Peninsula because it's an experience that made me fall in love with afternoon tea! read more

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