Romantic Hotels in Hong Kong, China

Due to a typhoon, my flight was cancelled, and I was stranded in Hong Kong. I hurriedly booked this hotel and was pleasantly surprised by the well-designed, spacious room and quiet environment. Each floor has a water dispenser, and there are frozen foods and a microwave in the lobby, all very clean. My room had a sea view, and the beach was just a 10-minute walk away. However, there aren't any restaurants or shops nearby. The flight disruption made my trip incredibly stressful and tiring, but the peaceful stay here gave me a chance to relax. If I have the opportunity to visit Hong Kong again, I'll definitely consider this hotel first—though I hope next time it won't be due to unforeseen circumstances.

The biggest advantage of this hotel is its proximity to the airport, just a few minutes' walk away. Having passed through Hong Kong Airport countless times, this was my first stay at this five-star hotel that everyone instinctively assumes would be good. My actual experience, however, was five-star pricing for the quality of a domestic budget hotel, or even worse. The disposable slippers were only slightly thicker than paper-thin ones; it was my first time encountering such cheap slippers in a five-star hotel. Shower caps were charged at HK$5 each, and the toothbrushes felt very cheap. The interior decor was old and outdated, the furniture sparse – the phrase 'bare walls' came to mind. It was, however, clean, and had the basic amenities you'd expect in a normal budget hotel, like bath towels, hand towels, tea bags, and teacups. Frankly, I'd rather use my own disposable bath towel. Our family room for four had two beds, but only two duvets. I ended up pulling off the paper-thin bedsheet to use as a cover, giving the duvets to my family. There was one of those thin IKEA mattress toppers on top of the mattress. I woke up in the middle of the night with an unbearable itch on my back – I'm not sure if it was psychological or if I was allergic to that mattress topper. The bathtub in the bathroom was very old and lacked a shower curtain; there was a glass panel blocking only half of the tub. It had a sign saying not to use it as a handrail. To shower, you had to stand in the very corner of the tub, with the showerhead pointed at the wall. It truly was a 'cold shower' – one half of my body was hit with hot water while the other was pressed against the cold wall. Otherwise, water would splash out because of the half-panel. Even so, the floor mat was definitely soaked. The surrounding area was where taxis queued, making it a bit chaotic, but getting a taxi in and out was convenient enough. Several floors inside the lobby were filled with commercial establishments like restaurants and spas, giving off a somewhat chaotic vibe, similar to crossing the border from Lo Wu into Shenzhen. If there's any highlight, it's the swimming pool. It wasn't crowded, and unlike domestic hotels, there were no strange mandatory dress codes or swimming cap requirements – the only rule was no long pants in the water. It also had dry and wet sauna facilities. This area made you feel like, 'okay, this hotel still has some star quality.' It's passable for a stay, at least the room size met the standard of a domestic budget hotel. Just don't have high expectations, and you'll be happy. 😃

How should I put this? The hotel's infrastructure and environment are decent. The only thing I found particularly uncomfortable was the attitude of the staff. They had completely different faces: one for mainland Chinese guests and another for Europeans. This was more apparent than in any other country I've visited, especially the coffee shop in the hotel lobby – the double standards there were just unbelievable, haha. Rooms with good locations at the same price point are basically never given to mainland Chinese guests, if you catch my drift. (Some staff even made excuses like, 'You might have misunderstood because you don't speak Cantonese.')

The location is fantastic, right next to Tin Hau, in a very local neighborhood. It's quiet but not isolated, and if my booking hadn't been non-refundable, I would have definitely extended my stay. There are great food options nearby, like Wah So's Clear Broth Beef Brisket and the Black Sesame Ice Cream from Warm Heart Cheese. The service attitude, from the lobby to the doorman, was very kind and friendly. The room was small but had everything you needed. The bed was a bit short though, my 170cm kid's feet were hanging off the end! But overall, it was a good stay.

This hotel is conveniently located just two subway stops from West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station, right above the Hung Hom MTR station. You can reach it by crossing a footbridge from the subway exit. I checked in around 9:00 PM. The standard room I booked wasn't available, so I received a complimentary upgrade to a sea-view room. The hotel seems to be a converted apartment building, not originally designed as a hotel. It felt a bit uncomfortable. The upgraded suite faced the sea, and the Hong Kong Coliseum was right next door, which would be very convenient for concert-goers. The hygiene was just okay. The toilet had an odor, and I had to keep the lid down at night. When I entered the room, there were still hairs from the previous guest on the floor that hadn't been cleaned. The soundproofing was poor; I could hear conversations from the next room. Breakfast was not very good. Overall, the location is excellent, very convenient whether you're heading to West Kowloon Station or using the MTR for travel. However, if you have high expectations for comfort and overall experience, I wouldn't recommend staying here. I feel its high ranking as a luxury hotel on Trip.com is inflated. I've previously stayed at the L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre in Tsuen Wan, which has a proper hotel design, and both its soundproofing and hygiene were much better than this place. Personally, I have high standards for cleanliness and comfort.

It's been over twenty years since my first visit, time flies! The Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel's environment is as clean as ever, and the staff are always helpful, enthusiastic, and friendly. This time, I had the buffet lunch, and the food was not sloppy; the quality matched the price! Overall, I am very satisfied; it has never disappointed me. The only thing I hope they can improve is the refrigerator; it really wasn't cold enough. I understand that hotel mini-fridges generally aren't super cold, but this one was completely warm. Still, I'm forgiving and will definitely come back whenever I have a chance because the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel and I have a bond like good friends. See you next time.

Staying at the Disney Explorers Lodge with my child, the biggest highlight was its proximity to the park. We could use the hotel's exclusive entrance, which saved a lot of time queuing and made our visit much more convenient. The park environment was full of childlike wonder, the staff were attentive, and the room hygiene was well-maintained. The only minor drawback was the small room size, which is understandable given Hong Kong's land prices. What was truly unacceptable, however, was the lack of complimentary toothbrushes in the room; they charged HKD 40 per person if you needed one. We've stayed at the Kowloon Shangri-La before, and they always provided toiletries free of charge. This fee is very unreasonable and significantly lowered my overall impression, greatly diminishing the entire experience.

Completely exceeded my expectations! The room was incredibly spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning ocean views. The bathroom was the largest I've ever encountered in a Hong Kong hotel; I could even enjoy the sea view while soaking in the tub. There were three of us, two adults and one child, and the two beds were perfect. My favorite part was the seaside garden right outside the hotel, where many expats were walking their dogs and jogging. If you want to swim, there's a pool on the second floor of the hotel, and on the same floor, there's a play area for kids. It was so convenient to swim and then pick up the kids afterward. There's also a ferry nearby that goes to Central Pier on Hong Kong Island, as shown in the pictures with the schedule.

I've been choosing the Regal Riverside Hotel every time I visit Hong Kong for the past two years. The transportation and dining options nearby are incredibly convenient. It's a very clean hotel with excellent value for money. Both the front desk staff and the cleaning aunties are very polite. I'll definitely choose to stay here again next time.

The bustling neon lights along the coastline unfurl into a shimmering galaxy of gold and silver, and even the wind carries a lively, festive aroma. Lying in bed, you can watch the sunrise paint the horizon orange – this view truly makes it worth every penny! I have to give a huge shout-out to Domi at the hotel; his service really touched our hearts. We were celebrating our anniversary and mentioned it in an email beforehand. When we checked in, Domi recognized us right away. Not only did he upgrade us to a high-floor city view room for free, but he also sent up two bottles of chilled local sparkling wine and a handwritten anniversary card with incredibly neat and beautiful handwriting. In the afternoon, we went out and forgot our charger, so we came back to get it. He had already placed a fully charged adapter at the front desk and thoughtfully asked if we wanted help carrying the souvenirs we bought back to our room. His discretion was perfect – he never intruded on our private time, yet we felt his thoughtfulness everywhere.