Although it's inland, I've always liked the location of this hotel -- across from huge Victoria Park and close to many area restaurants, shops, and department stores. First opened in 1974 and attracting primarily business travelers, this 28-story hotel underwent a huge renovation a few years back that gave its lobby a more modern, brighter look and its deluxe guest rooms fun, contemporary furnishings like glass-topped desks and coffee tables and bowl-shaped glass sinks. Rooms vary in price according to floor level, decor, and view -- the best are those facing Victoria Park (where you can watch people practicing tai chi in the morning), with the harbor beyond. Standard rooms, on the other hand, have uninspiring views and are rather ordinary. On the downside, the lobby gets a lot of street traffic from area shoppers, making it difficult to attract individual attention from the overworked staff. Be sure to book at least one meal at the top-floor Riva, with sweeping views of Victoria Park and the harbor. Its coffee shop runs 24 hours, a rarity in Hong Kong hotels.
Facilities:3 restaurants (Continental, international, American); bar; lounge; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; tour desk; limousine service; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; executive-level rooms; house doctor.
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| Address | 310 Gloucester Rd | |
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| Location | Causeway Bay, Causeway Bay | |
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| Transportation | MTR: Causeway Bay | |
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| Phone | 800/457-4000 in the U.S. and Canada, 852/2293 8888 | |
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| Fax | 852/2576 7853 | |
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| Web site | www.parklane.com.hk | |
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| Room Information | 803 units | |
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| Prices | HK$2,000-HK$3,100 (US$260-US$402/£143-£221) single or double; HK$3,300-HK$4,100 (US$429-US$532/£236-£293) Premier Club executive rooms; from HK$5,000 (US$649/£357) suite. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room (maximum 3 persons per room) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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| In Room Amenities | A/C, satellite/cable TV w/pay movies, high-speed dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe, complimentary bottled water | |