Frommer's Review
The 30-some-year-old Sheraton has one of the most envied locations in Hong Kong -- near the waterfront on the corner of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road -- and is an easy walk to the subway and Star Ferry. In fact, it's such a choice spot that for years rumors buzzed that the Sheraton would close down to make way for a more lucrative office building. Instead, the Sheraton underwent massive renovations that upgraded its facilities and image (and increased its room rates). Its lobby, previously plagued by overcrowding from locals who used it as a convenient waiting place to meet friends, was moved to the second floor to discourage foot traffic and was updated with a sleek, contemporary look graced by Asian motifs and subdued lighting. A plus is the outdoor rooftop swimming pool, heated in winter, offering a spectacular view and more privacy than pools lower to the ground. Guest rooms are decorated in neutral brown, which seems to be the rage nowadays and range from those facing an inner courtyard (the cheapest) to those facing the harbor with great views even from bathrooms. In between are those that overlook surrounding Tsim Sha Tsui, some of which face Nathan Road and even provide sideways glimpses of the harbor. Still, located between The Peninsula and InterContinental, it plays second fiddle to both in terms of reputation, class -- and, luckily, price. Americans account for one-third of the guests here.
Facilities: 5 restaurants (American, oysters/seafood, Japanese, Cantonese, international); bar; 2 lounges (including a Cuban cigar lounge); outdoor heated rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi; health club; spa; 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.
In room: A/C, satellite TV w/keyboard for Internet access and pay movies, high-speed dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, safe, bathroom scale.
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