My husband and I have just returned from a seven night stay at the Harbour Grand Kowloon. I am delighted to stay that the same five star service that we experienced twelve months ago is still very evident today!
This visit we opted not to stay in the Harbour Club and instead booked a Deluxe Harbour View Room. Identical to the room we had on our last visit (except four floors lower), the view was stunning, the room large well equipped and comfortable, room service exceptional and the most comfortable bed and pillows I have ever encountered in a hotel. The bathroom was spacious and complimentary toiletries were replenished every day. Generous in size, soft bath towels were a nice change to those we have experienced in other hotels.
As part of our package we had daily buffet breakfast at the Promenade restaurant included. The variety of breakfast options at the Promenade is amazing and includes both Asian and Western choices. Made to order omelettes, cereals, pastries, noodles, soups, eggs, bacon, sausages, juices and more were available each morning with the bonus of an amazing view of Hong Kong Harbour (looking towards North Point).
Wi-Fi was available for a charge and the staff were very helpful in setting it up on my iPad. Whilst not a cheap daily rate for the internet I was to find during our stay in Singapore that the Harbour Grand rate was a steal by comparison.
The Harbour Grand has a half hourly shuttle service that services Hung Hom MTR station, Hankow Rd (next to the Peninsula Hotel) and Mody Rd at East Tsim Sha Shui. All these locations provide easy access to all Kowloon has to offer.
I would like to compliment all the staff at the Harbour Grand on the extremely helpful and pleasant manner in which they conduct themselves. From the wonderful gentlemen at the front door to the front desk and wait staff in the restaurant, nothing ever seemed too much trouble.
The hotel has a beautiful roof top pool that affords the most spectacular views day and night. It also has a well equipped modern gym that my husband loved.
Location of the Harbour Grand is fantastic as you are away from the frantic pace and noise of Tsim Sha Shui but close enough to avail yourself of all that Kowloon and Hong Kong have to offer. It is worthwhile spending some time to walk around Whampoa and mixing with the locals. The local Pizza Hut restaurant was great as was the Outback Steakhouse. The Jusco department store located in the Whampoa Ship is a quaint local store which is a mini department / supermarket. A great place to pick up some beer or wine so you can sit in your room with a quiet drink and enjoy watching the harbour.
I cannot speak highly enough of the Harbour Grand and look forward to our next visit.
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