The Excelsior

Frommer's Review

Located on the Causeway Bay waterfront near a lively shopping area, Hong Kong Island's largest hotel stands on the very first plot of land sold at auction when this outpost became a British colony. Although it belongs to the Mandarin Oriental group of hotels, it is more plebian than its sister properties in Central, with correspondingly lower prices. It also enjoys a solid reputation and a high occupancy rate, including many tour groups, which translates into an overcrowded lobby buzzing with activity, sometimes making it difficult to get front-desk service or find an empty seat. Elevators are also crowded. On the plus side are nearby 20-hectare (50-acre) Victoria Park, Hong Kong's largest city park and good for joggers; the top-floor ToTT's with its spectacular harbor views; and the hotel's free guided tours to the historic Noon Day Gun across the street, which fires every day at. .. well. .. noon. Most rooms are the same small size with the same decor and tend to be crowded. Those that command panoramas of the harbor, with window-side sofas, are the most expensive and largest; slightly cheaper are those with side harbor views or views of the park, while the cheapest face inland toward the city.

Facilities:
5 restaurants, including ToTT's; bar; lounge; 2 indoor tennis courts; health club; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; executive-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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