InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

This hotel gets kudos for being the first hotel in Hong Kong to install a hybrid hot-water fuel system that drastically cuts its carbon dioxide output. The hotel is located right on the waterfront and boasts a lively, high-ceilinged lobby with a cafe perfect for watching the never-ending stream of international guests. I also like the rooftop heated swimming pool, open year-round and affording great views. Rooms are more homey than most, with good bedside lights, plants, lit magnifying mirrors that reveal flaws you never knew you had, and good harbor views through floor-to-ceiling windows in half of the rooms (because of a highway that runs alongside the harbor, request a room on a high floor). If you can't afford a full harbor view, "side harbor views" are almost as good, due to the hotel's undulating V-shaped facade; unfortunately, the windows of the least expensive rooms open rather unceremoniously onto a windowless wall. Probably the biggest drawback is the 10-minute walk to Tsim Sha Tsui, but the InterContinental does offer a free shuttle service.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; bar; lounge; babysitting; concierge; executive-level rooms; exercise room; outdoor heated pool; room service; free shuttle service to several locations in Tsim Sha Tsui every 30-45 min; spa (men only)

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