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A tech savvy, stylish hotel with a view: 5 reasons to stay at the W Hong Kong
If you want a stylish and luxe retreat in the middle of the bustling city of Hong Kong, consider a stay at the W in Kowloon. I’m not fussy when it comes to hotels and have happily stayed in different types of accommodation – from small hostels, motels, air bnb’s to 5 star luxury hotels. However, the W has stood out as one of the best places I’ve stayed in for several reasons- the personalised service, the stylish setting and the technological comforts were just some of the features that I enjoyed and listed as some of my 5 reasons to stay in the W Hong Kong.
Basic Info
Address: 1 Austin Road West Kowloon Station, Jordan, Hong Kong
Restaurants located nearby:
Distance to Local Attractions (public transport): Elements Mall (same location as W), Temple Street Night Market (18min) Tung Choi St/Goldfish Street/Ladies Market (30 min), Victorias Peak (1h 10min), Causeway Bay (45 min), Tian Tan Buddha (2h 15min), Hong Kong Disneyland (1h 15min)
Distance from Airport (by public transport): 45 min
1. The views
We stayed in the aptly named “Fabulous” room where we were greeted with a stunning floor to ceiling window, spoiling us with expansive views over Kowloon and the bay. Contrasting the bustling scenes of the city below, the room is a stylish sanctuary where you can bask in true Hong Kong style and luxury.
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the view from our room
2. The personalised service & welcome
My boyfriend (now husband!) had notified the staff prior that we were celebrating our engagement. They arranged a mini platter of sweets and rose petals on the bed on our arrival, as well as a small note from the General Manager welcoming us which we thought was a nice simple gesture.
Service upon check in was also smooth, with the agents well versed on the sights around the area offering different tips on what to do and see.
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sweets on our arrival courtesy of management
3. The Facilities
The rooftop swimming pool area wowed us even more, as surrounding glass walls overlook a captivating and scenic view of the city. A feature mosaic wall of butterflies added a nice touch to the already impressive pool area. Unfortunately during out visit it was cold so we didn’t get a chance to take a dip!
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Stunning feature wall at the rooftop pool area and bar
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Night time cocktails by the pool
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Entrance to the pool area
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Views over the city
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Fitness Centre
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Refreshments and snacks at the Fitness Centre
4. Tech Comforts
Most hotels provide complimentary wifi and usb ports for charging – but thats usually where it stops when it comes to modern day conveniences. Being connected is an important part of peoples lives, and we appreciated the technology that the W Hong Kong had embraced and incorporated in each room. An in room tablet with a city guide, lcd tv, iphone/ipod dock and a tv screen in the bathtub provided us with plenty of entertainment that we didn’t want to leave the room. Ever.
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Boy & his byo music with the in room ipod/iphone dock that doubles as a charger
5. The Location
Hong Kong is generally quite accessible with the amount of public transport available to locals and visitors. The W Hong Kong is no exception and was within easy reach of the Temple Street Night Markets and Goldfish Street/Ladies Markets. Other famous sights such as Victorias Peak, , Causeway Bay and Hong Kong Disneyland are also within 1h – 1h15min away by public transport, with Kowloon Station a 2 min walk away. Choices for restaurants in the vicinity are plentiful – from cheap street eats in Mong Kok, to luxury hotel restaurants with a view and Michelin starred chefs.
We liked:
The amazing rooftop pool with a casual ambience
Views from the floor to ceiling windows
Personalised serviceand warm welcome from the Management and team at the W
Location – close to several renowned restaurants and sights
Stylish interiors
Well equipped gym and fitness centre