Had a wonderful stay at Marriott Hong Kong Skycity Hotel. The location is excellent, especially for…read morea layover in Hong Kong, very convenient and stress-free. A special thank you to Francis for arranging the limousine transportation so smoothly, and to Victor at the front desk for the warm and professional service. Also the concierge team, airport limousine staff and driver were all absolutely fantastic, friendly, attentive and genuinely welcoming. Really appreciated the great hospitality and would happily stay again soon.

One of the hotels located right next to Hong Kong International Airport, and overall, it was a…read moregreat stay. The hotel is modern, very clean, and convenient. They offer a shuttle to the airport and Tung Chung Station/Citygate Outlets, which runs every 30 minutes and was always timely. The staff was friendly and professional, and the rooms were nice with a comfortable bed and a beautiful bathroom. I also appreciated that they replenished complimentary water and slippers in the room each day. I deducted one star because the food was not good. I tried the breakfast buffet, à la carte breakfast, and dinner, and everything tasted bland and not freshly made. The à la carte breakfast tasted like it came straight from the buffet. That said, the cocktails were good. Overall, it was a good stay. But FYI, this hotel is not close to anything in walking distance.

Of the three hotels that I stayed in during my recent HK trip, the room at the Disney Explorers…read moreLoge was the nicest. The "explorer" theme was throughout the entire hotel - even down to the elevators (which made it look like you were in a hot air balloon). When you arrive, they are extremely efficient in immediately collecting your baggage and whisking it away. We checked in early and were told that we would be notified when our room was ready - HOWEVER, if we wanted to pay extra to upgrade our room, they could immediately provide a room. We declined and opted to explore the property and the other Disney hotels. When we returned, there were several families camped out in the lobby waiting for their room. When it came close to check in time, I followed up with the front desk and they were able to give us a room. Our luggage was delivered shortly after. The room was quite spacious and the theming in the room was quite clever and tastefully done. It had all the amenities you would expect - coffeemaker, robe, slippers and various charging cables. They provide shuttle service to the park, where you can also take the MTR other destinations. We did not eat at the hotel, so I can't comment on the restaurants on the premises. I had booked online through the Hong Kong Disneyland website and forgot that It had said, "Book your hotel stay online to receive exclusive privileges-room upgrade and complimentary drink." We did not get that room upgrade (which would have saved us from waiting hours for our room) or that complimentary drink. If you book online, please make sure that they honor this. If we had been spared the wait (or at least texted when a room was available), I would have given Disney Explorers Lodge five stars.

Hello good people of the Yelp community! It is with great sorrow and pain that I have to submit…read morethis 3 star review for my visit to the Disney Explorers Lodge. This review is not for the faint of heart. I'll dive right into the deets, but before we start, I'll quote the warning my parents received before the airing of "Thriller" at the "Majestic Crest Theatre" on Westwood Blvd. "If you have any children attending with you under the age of 13, you may want to escort them to the lobby at this time." My initial impression for my experience at the property was a one star review. I know! That's crazy! It's blaspheme! It's pure heresy to depict my beloved Disney brand in a negative light. Like a Yelp Tinker Bell, I wish I could just sprinkle fairy dust on my initial impression of The Disney Explorers Lodge in Hong Kong. And just so it's clear, this is only a review of the Hotel and not the Park! In fact the park was totes fab! Like it was the bees knees or the cats meow! Upon arriving at the property at about the worst possible hour on the worst possible day of the year, we were greeted with an enormous line. I get it, I get it. What else would I expect on a day like this day! Actually we were waiting in 2 lines. My initial inner monologue was like "There has to be a better system in place." My family and I love and adore the Disney brand. But even on a holiday, there has to be a better or more prepared reaction to arriving guests. Yes, even if Half of Honk Kong arrives at the same time on the same day! One line was for keys and one for guests checking in. We were a bit confused by the situation. Maybe I'm a novice, but there's should be some hosts or Cast Members greeting guests with a smile and maybe some directions or maybe a cup of water and high five from Explorer Goofy! In any case, it took about an hour to get to the front of the lines. And being the sharp detective that I am, we figured out that the longer line was for guest who had checked in earlier and didn't have a room assigned to them yet! No, but really, someone should like be directing people to the right place. Like for serious! Once we had our room assigned, we could start enjoying the grounds. The property is the newest at HKD and as the title implies it has a world explorer meets Disney kinda vibe. There's a couple of themed gift shops, a terrific pool area and a few food options that I'll get into later. The elevator that took us up had a hot air ballon inspired motif and this might be the only place in the world where that's both acceptable and to be expected. We stepped into the room and the first thing I noted was that the hardwood area near the front looked yucky! There were definitely stains or goop stuck on the floor. Maybe there was an altercation between a couple ducks before we got in or something like that. I'm not sure, but it looked unpleasant to me. Next item, after putting our stuff down, we found what seemed to be a hair by the folded towel in front of our shower area. I can deduce that it was not my hair or my sons hair as he has little of it by choice and I have less than that by the hands of time and old age. In didn't match anyone in our party in fact. Is that the end of the world? No, it's not. But it is a little gross, you follow? Fortunately, the free Wi-Fi kicked in so daddy could get a dose of zone out time on the Webernet. Three free agents later in Fantasy Baseball and some Rotoworld, I was a new man ready enjoy the fun beyond the walls. I really was expecting more to go wrong, but after my nightmarish check in process and finding my room to be in less than tip top shape, everything else seemed to correct itself back to the Disney standard I expect. The grounds were fun to walk through and while it's a fairly new property, there were not tons of thing to do. All the restaurants, shops and activity areas looked clean and were staffed with friendly and helpful people. While it may not be normal to buy a $7 hot chocolate anywhere else, my onsite hot chocalate was served with ice cream, chocolate cereal and chocolate mouse ears that might be affiliated with a certain icon. In fact our pizza was delicious and came with corn soup and the creamy pasta was also tasty and can you guess? It came with a side of corn soup! Point is, the food tasted good and the hotel, however unprepared for our arrival rush, still had something positive to offer. I think the goof (get it) could have been avoided with better communication up front. And there could have been some compensation for the wait time. I'm not talking money, but maybe an extra character visit or some cheap swag. I love me some Disney swag! It really does make everything better! My overall impression was ok. From my perspective, there is room for improvement. I enjoyed the perks or staying at a HKG hotel, but a more thorough room inspection would have made all the difference in the world.

Nothing gets better than a Disney stay and hotel! The Disney resorts is less than 30 minutes away…read morefrom the airport so totally convenient. We arrived to Hong Kong around 12pm so it was just in time for our Disney Dim Sum lunch at the Lotus Restaurant at Disneyland Hotel. When we arrived to that hotel the bell men offered to transfer our luggage to our hotel so we wouldn't have to drag it everywhere, which was 10/10 service for me! There was a convenient shuttle bus that brought us to our hotel once we were done eating. When we arrived, we picked up our luggage and checked in. The room was so welcoming with two beds, a clean bathroom, and a view of the gardens and pool. It was my birthday so the staff brought over a cute towel cake to celebrate, making me feel extra special! The hotel offers a lot of amenities, such as a Disney shop downstairs to grab you Disney gear, water, and souvenirs. We also tried out their restaurant breakfast buffet which offered Asian and Western dishes, character photos, and very attentive staff We also had a few drinks after the park, and met the nicest bartender Nikki. She made my birthday extra special by adding a Happy Birthday chocolate on my dessert. We strolled through the property to take a photo of the big Hollywood sign in the back. There were vintage vehicles for photo ops, and of course the Bay. Overall we had a very pleasant and comfortable stay! 9/10. Happy Journeys

Great location, a quick bus ride away from Disneyland. Staff was friendly. The room was huge,…read moreclean, and had the Disney touch with mickey decor and themed bath products. There was a game room for the kids with several times during the day that were free play. A pool that was closed while we there. A nice playground for the kids. 2 restaurants. A gift shop (of course). Also, they played movies in the evenings I think. Be sure to check out their activity guide if you're hanging around the hotel for things to do. The bus to get to Disneyland / the MTR stop comes every 10-15 minutes. Except close to when the park opens/ closes it comes more frequently which was nice since the first bus filled up when we were waiting in line, another bus pulled up right behind it. I was expecting better service at such a pricey hotel. No one offered to help with our luggage when we got off the bus at the hotel, until the lady that checked us in offered, but by that point we were just a few meters from the elevator so we declined.

Stayed at Novotel only for one night but it was definitely worth the stay. The hotel is actually a…read morepart of the city gate outlets so you'll be able to walk directly to stores or restaurants during the day. Also, the hotel has a shuttle every 15 minutes from the airport that will take you to or from the airport. I believe the shuttle ends at 9 PM (or later) so be sure to time your flight accordingly. Staff can speak English and can also give recommendations of where to go. The room itself was spacious and had a great view of the city. The shower even has a retractable clothesline in case you want to hang dry your clothes. The best part of the hotel has to be the fact that it is a part of the outlet. There's a 7 11 and McDonalds about five minutes from the hotel lobby. The MTR station is also close by and easy to access. During the day you can shop or check out the restaurants. Although you do not get the actual city action of HK it is still a neat place to stay for a couple days if you're just passing through or not planning to do anything too wild. But if you want to go into the city, just take the MTR and you'll be set!

The Novotel CityGate is conveniently located in the CityGate outlet mall in Tung Chung. There's an…read moreMTR station and lots of shops, cinema, and restaurants - McDonald's, Bakehouse, Pret a Manger, Paradise Dynasty and much more. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a free airport shuttle and the staff was eager to assist with loading the luggage onto and off the shuttle. The rooms are small but clean. Considering how close the hotel is to the motorway, the rooms are quite quiet. They provide toiletries and boxed water, though no coffee/tea maker. Air filter machine in the room as well. Overall, a nice, reasonably priced hotel near the airport and Ngong Ping 360 (I could even see Ngong Ping 360 from my room).

Stepping through the main gate of the Mui Wo in is like stepping into a movie set, the genre being…read morehorror. During the day it's not so bad, still a little creepy, but at night it can be a little bit scary. Not scary for me... *cough* I mean could be scary for others... In the hotel's front patio there are a number of alabaster-white statues with missing limbs dotted around the place. I'm pretty sure they were meant to add some sort of artistic value but I think they are freaky. Don't judge a book by its cover, so I've been told! Inside the Inn it gets better - less scary, more normal. I noticed a restaurant on the ground floor though I never ate there, instead I chose to check in and go straight to my room. It was a garden view, the cheapest of the lot, and didn't offer much other than a bed and bathroom. The air-con and fridge were working, just at monstrous levels. Not a problem for an HK kid like me, where by if I don't have a certain level of noise it becomes too quiet to sleep! So what, I thought, I got this room on Groupon or something, what could I expect? I slept pretty well that night and it was the next morning when I fully realised the value of this place. Location, location, location. It is literally thirty seconds from the beach. Waking up and being able to hear the waves of the sea, have a stroll on the beach, or simply look out at all the islands puts the price of the place in perspective. We stayed a total of two nights, spending most of our time away from the actual hotel and on the beach, or nearby beaches of Lantau, but no nasty stuff to report. A great place for a weekend getaway out of the city, I can tell you, but don't expect any frills.

I don't really get the Silvermine Beach Resort Hotel. It's like a giant white elephant on…read moreSilvermine Beach, and just seems to be full of mainland Chinese tourists there for the seafood buffet promotion. With Hong Kong Island less than an hour away by ferry, and rates at the Silvermine equivalent to those on Hong Kong Island, I can't imagine why anybody would be staying there. Having said that though, at the weekends, it does seem to do a roaring catering trade. For me, it's a pretty safe bet to get a cold drink when I am lounging around on the beach. And by safe, I mean easy, convenient, consistent, and frankly blandly normal. The drinks menu is nothing to write home about, this service is perfectly adequate and perfectly courteous, the food is as you'd expect this sort of hotel. It's all very normal. To be fair, the dining options are pretty good. There is one restaurant that has a decent selection of Western food including such dishes as; burgers, sandwiches, pasta. And another restaurant, which specialises in Asian seafood, and usually has a buffet on at some point at the weekend. The hotel has a big swimming pool out the back, but as you would expect, beach-goers cannot use this as it is for hotel guests only. You'll have to use the public facilities on the beach. It is also quite large, which makes it really good for functions away from Hong Kong Island. It's a rather rather pleasant day out from the office! For me, the main purpose of the Silvermine Beach Resort Hotel, is as a marker point to know that I've walked far enough around the bay - sorry!

Out of the two hotels on the beach front (or two I know of, anyway!) Silvermine Resort takes top…read morehonors. Not entirely sure how it can be called a resort but it does add a special ring to it especially when seeing the name online and instantly thinking "Oooo a resort!" I like the place, I've got to say, not that I've ever stayed there. Being a Mui Wo resident means I get to visit the resort any day I wish to have is high-tea buffet - another one of those titles that make you think "Oooo high tea!" It's a little over priced but the food is good, especially if you're sitting outside enjoying a nice day right by the beach. If you're in the mood to relax then Silvermine Resort gives you the opportunity - just try to ignore the really ugly exterior of it and you'll be fine. They do have a spacious restaurant inside but the food they serve there doesn't seem to be of such a high standard. I've also been to Silvermine Resort on two other occasions when they were hosting parties. There's a pool behind the indoor restaurant that adds a little something to the party scene and the DJs really like to play their music loud. The problem I have with this is that at any other point during the year the pool is off limits to anyone but the guests. I literally pulled out my money and asked to use their pool... still no. They pointed out, and rightly so, that there's a beach not one hundred meters that way. I didn't want to get salty, nor did I want to be crowded at the beach. Instead I walked home in a huff then devised a plan that would see me dig a tunnel under their walls and into their swimming pool. That plan is still under construction.

Nice airport hotel in HNKG for my connecting flight. Clean convenience and free breakfast but they…read moreneed to restock items quicker .

It's the closest to the airport. It's within walking distance. No need to cross the street as…read morethere is a direct path. Great hotel with excellent views of the parking lot. Also wonderful service by the front desk. I have been here many times in the past. The same experience each time. The room is excellent. It's best to book this hotel as soon as possible as it will be easily booked up. Absolutely will return the next time I am back in my birthplace.

On our recent trip to HK, my husband booked the Disneyland hotel. Compared to other Disneyland…read morehotels, it was surprisingly affordable. Upon arrival, the lobby was gorgeous and seemingly luxurious. When we got to our room, the first thing we noticed was that it was very muggy and musty. HK is very humid, but the room was completely unacceptable. The bed sheets were moist, for lack of a better word, and the whole room just felt damp and moldy. We decided to go to the front desk and request a room change. They allowed it, but they didn't surprised or apologetic about it at all, and basically said 'it happens', seemingly frequently then? Even after the room change, it still wasn't great. The room was no longer damp and moldy, but the beds were extremely uncomfortable. The hotel desperately needs a renovation. The room does have amenities and souvenirs, such as toothbrushes and disposable slippers. The bathroom amenities were printed with Snow White designs. In terms of amenities, staying at the hotel does not grant you early access to the parks by the way; we paid separately for this. Food is extremely limited in the hotel. It would've be great if there was a quick service option in the hotel. There's a buffet (Enchanted Garden), Crystal Lotus (dim sum), and Walt's Cafe (more cafe style food). We went to Crystal Lotus for the dim sum lunch/class (see review below), and Walt's Cafe twice - for dinner and breakfast (see future review). I can't say the food was all that great across the board, unfortunately. You are walking distance to the park through the Promenade, or you can take the shuttle. We just walked, though, so I can't speak to the shuttle quality. There is also a merch store in the hotel as well. Overall, it was a disappointing first experience at a Disneyland hotel.

This review if only for the Enchanted Garden christmas buffet at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel…read more The Enchanted Garden xmas buffet is held 12/24 and 12/25 with 2 dinner time slots per day. There is a time limit for your stay but you will definitely be full before that. Be sure to get reservations as it fills up and there is an "early bird" registration discount. The buffet needs to be prepaid before you even show up. The buffet is all you can eat "nice" items like A4 chargrilled wagyu, seabass, lobster, sushi, crab legs, roast duck, crackling pig, fish, prawns, desserts, wine/beer/sodas, and juice. One shabu hot pot per table, with abalone and seafood. Since it's Disney, there's also Christmas log cake that everyone gets to decorate and visits with pictures from Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. The hotel and dining area could use some renovation but the food and experience was good, especially considering Disney pricing.

This is an awesome hotel to stay in Hong Kong. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The late…read morenight food was okay, do not get the seafood fried rice it sucks, very plain. The hotel is awesome for any occasion. They provide a very nice buffet breakfast that is in a very nice restaurant in the hotel. The hotel is located in the Gold Coast part of HK, near the Tuen Mun area. You can get there by UBER or taxi from the airport. Far less fussy than taking the bus. Bus A33 drops you off close to the hotel but we still needed to UBER to actually get there; from the first bus stop from the airport there was no way to get to the hotel by walking. The hotel provides a bus to get to downtown Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui) which was excellent. It only cost 30 Hong Kong Dollars per person each way. The bus drops you off and picks you up at The Royal Hotel. The bus from the hotel goes back and forth on the hour up to 10:00pm. Very convenient! The concierge was excellent answered all our questions on how to get from place to place. The Gold Coast hotel is very close to the Teun Mun Ferry area where you can take a ferry to Macau. Great place to stay very clean and upscale... would definitely come back and recommend the hotel to others.

If you're looking for a getaway with kids, this is an idea place in HK. Waterslide, pool, splash…read morepark, playground, reasonable lovely rooms and great prices. Being from California, it all felt exceedingly affordable and comfortable. The rooms were very inexpensive, and the hotel food and cocktails were in priced in line with California.