Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
5 Connaught Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Neighborhood: Central District
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The original Mandarin Oriental is back. Though it’s always been one of the best hotels in Hong Kong, if not all of Asia, this relic of the Swinging Sixties was beginning to show its age. Now, after a thorough rethink of its interiors (and not just a cosmetic one — we’re talking walls knocked down, floors ripped up, the works) it’s got the looks to once again match its reputation.
These new guest rooms are the opposite of dated. Though they’re perhaps more conservatively styled than those in some of the other newer Mandarins, they come off more serious, more grand, not at all stuffy. They’re bigger than before as well, with bathrooms you could happily live in, and the gadgetry is state-of-the-art, from the flat screens in the bedrooms and bathrooms to the ultra-high-tech lighting systems.
“City or harbor views” is almost always a clever way of saying “good or bad views”; here it’s not quite so simple, as you could do a lot worse for city views than Chater Road and Statue Square. Still, anyone can have a harbor view from the rooftop M Bar, serving cocktails and Cantonese tapas with the best view in the house. The classic Mandarin Grill + Bar has had a going-over at the hand of Sir Terence Conran, and the top-floor restaurant (from which the views are understandably none too shabby) belongs to three-Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire.
So it looks brand new, which is a good thing, but underneath it all it’s still the same old Mandarin Oriental — also a good thing, as this has always meant fine living, faultless service and the sort of bars and restaurants where the city’s social scene congregates. Pretty much all you’d want from a big city hotel.
- 503 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 16 Guest Reviews
- Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
- 5 Connaught Road
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Neighborhood: Central District
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Indoor swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Steam rooms
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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16 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Yanxiang
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Wonderful service and great location
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- mikha
- Stayed March 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
everything
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Janice
- Stayed January 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
I got an upgrade to a harbor deluxe room, which was big with an amazing harbor view (a binocular was even provided!). Bathroom was very well designed with a lot of amenities (e.g. shaving kit, loofah, talcum powder, hair comb, the usual bath products). At turndown service every night, was given complimentary products such as eye mask, energizing mist and relaxing oil. Service at the concierge was attentive and dependable. I'll definitely return there next time!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
