The best (and most expensive) of three Marco Polo properties lining this street, this hotel, built in the 1960s but well maintained, is as close as you can get to the Star Ferry and is connected to the largest shopping complex in Asia, Harbour City. In fact, its lobby opens right into the Lane Crawford department store, making for an "only in Hong Kong" surreal experience. Guest rooms, decorated in bold color schemes, are far from luxurious but are quite large and are mostly so-called "Hollywood" twins (two twin beds pushed together) with a sitting area, large working desks, and walk-in closet. The lowest-price rooms face the small courtyard swimming pool and other guest rooms and can be quite dark, while the most expensive rooms boast unparalleled views of harbor activity, including the ocean liners that dock right next door as well as evening sunsets. Avoid rooms facing Canton Road, as these can be somewhat noisy. Down the street are theMarco Polo Gateway(tel.852/2113 0888) and theMarco Polo Prince(tel.852/2113 1888), which are cheaper but also have fewer facilities. For my money, however, I'd rather stay at any of the other recommended hotels in this price category than the merely functional Marco Polo brands.
Facilities:5 restaurants (Continental, Japanese, Chiu Chow, American, coffee shop); lounge; small heated outdoor pool (open year-round); exercise room; concierge; tour desk; limousine service; business center (open 24 hr.); shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; executive-level rooms; doctor on call.
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| Address | 3 Canton Rd | |
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| Location | Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Kowloon | |
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| Transportation | MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui | |
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| Phone | 800/448-8355 in the U.S. and Canada, 852/2113 0088 | |
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| Fax | 852/2113 0011 | |
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| Web site | www.marcopolohotels.com | |
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| Room Information | 664 units | |
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| Prices | HK$2,700-HK$3,500 (US$350-US$454/£193-£250) single; HK$2,800-HK$3,500 (US$363-US$455/£200-£250) double; HK$3,000-HK$4,000 (US$389-US$519/£214-£286) Continental Club executive-floor double; from HK$4,900 (US$636/£350) suite. 1 child under 14 can stay free in parent's room | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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| In Room Amenities | A/C, cable TV w/pay movies on demand, high-speed dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe | |