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I’m currently on my review trip to Hong Kong, and just wrapped up a quick stay at the St. Regis Hong Kong. This is one of the points hotels that I’ve most wanted to stay at, so I’m glad I had the chance to do so on this trip. While I’ll have a full review soon, I want to share a couple of quick thoughts on the property.
Long story short, there’s a lot to like about this hotel, and I had a great stay. However, I’m not sure I’d return, but that’s not to say that I wouldn’t recommend the hotel for others.
There’s a lot to like about the St. Regis Hong Kong
The St. Regis Hong Kong is an excellent hotel in nearly every way, and I had a very enjoyable stay. The property’s design is gorgeous, and feels grand and intimate at the same time.
The rooms at the hotel are also nicely designed, and in line with my style preferences. While I didn’t get a suite upgrade (none were available), I got a very nice corner room on the top floor. The bed couldn’t have been more comfortable, the bathroom was great (particularly the shower pressure), and I found the room design to be super functional.
Beyond that, service at the St. Regis is excellent. All the staff I interacted with were incredibly kind, and went above and beyond to ensure guests had a great stay. Like, staff in the lobby restaurant would remember guest names and preferences, which is impressive. While the lobby feels pretty grand, the hotel still has a boutique vibe to it, which I like.
I also love how the St. Regis Hong Kong offers butler service in all rooms, including coffee and tea service. This hotel also has the most generous execution I’ve seen on this benefit. 24/7 you can order unlimited coffee, tea, and orange juice to your room. And we’re not just talking drip coffee but even iced lattes, cappuccinos, etc.
The hotel also has a strong food & beverage game. There are two restaurants each with two Michelin stars, which is super impressive. On top of that, there’s The Drawing Room (the lobby lounge), and the St. Regis Bar.
Breakfast is served in the Drawing Room, and I love it — it’s not a buffet, but instead, it’s an unlimited a la carte concept, so you can order as much as you’d like, all freshly prepared. For example, I had the Japanese set breakfast, and ordered a Korean cronut (I was intrigued, and couldn’t resist).
Why I’d stay somewhere else next time
I’d absolutely recommend the St. Regis, and I had a great stay. However, I don’t think I’d stay again. Why? Well, let me explain…
Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world, and to me, Victoria Harbour is probably the most electrifying view that exists on earth. In a lot of places, I don’t think it’s worth paying the money for a room with a view, given how pricey it could be.
However, Hong Kong is a city where a view means so much to me. Just give me a good view of the harbor, and I’m a very happy camper. I don’t really care if I’m on the Kowloon side or the Hong Kong Island side, I just love to look at Victoria Harbour.
The St. Regis Hong Kong is located on Hong Kong Island, in the Wan Chai area. I like the area in general, but the issue is that the hotel doesn’t really have great views. For example, the only room categories described as offering harbor views are the presidential suite and one suite below that, so that’s going to be out of my budget. 😉
The other best category is for partial harbor views, and that’s the room I was in. I was even in a corner room on the top floor. Below is what the view looked like from my room.
The issue is twofold. For one, you don’t have much of a harbor view. Yes, you can see a small part of it, but it doesn’t capture the essence. Second, though, you’re really close to another building, so you don’t feel like you have much privacy.
To be clear, the hotel doesn’t pretend it offers amazing harbor views, or anything, so I knew this going in. But having stayed there, I realized how much I value having great views in Hong Kong. Next time I’d go out of my way to stay at a hotel known for views, since that’s the single feature I value most in a Hong Kong hotel.
Again, that’s just me. It’s not a knock on the hotel, which is great, it’s just a specific preference I have in Hong Kong, which I don’t necessarily have in the same way in other cities.
Bottom line
The St. Regis Hong Kong is a lovely hotel, and an asset to the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. If you want a hotel with beautiful rooms, great service, and excellent restaurants, stay here. I had a very good stay, though I was just kind of sad about the lack of views from the hotel.
Obviously I knew the lack of views going in, since the hotel isn’t misleading guests, or anything. However, having experienced it, I’d definitely prioritize staying at a hotel with views next time. But that’s just me…
If you’ve stayed at the St. Regis Hong Kong, what was your experience like?
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