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The Kowloon Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
No.19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China (Tsim Sha Tsui)
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The Kowloon Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Paranaque, Philippines
1 review
“Great location, nice room but poor customer service and paid internet”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

We stayed at The Kowloon Hotel for our honeymoon. The lady from Reservations did a great job in accommodating our inquiries and booking prior to our stay, and even gave us a free room upgrade. However, upon check-in at the hotel, we were given no warm welcome by the front desk personnel considering the occasion. I had to tell the front desk officer that we're staying at the hotel for our honeymoon then she finally warmed up a bit and said that she'll have a "honeymoon kit" sent to our room. This was in the morning. When we came back in the afternoon, the "kit" wasn't in our room yet. We had to follow-up a couple of times until it was finally brought by housekeeping in the evening. To our surprise, the fruits and cookies were served together with toiletries (shampoo, soap, shaving kit, etc.) on the platter!

The room itself was nice (clean, comfortable sheets and bathroom) though the view was not.

Internet access is NOT free in the room, which is disappointing, because most hotels even local hotels and apartelles already offer free wi-fi in the guest rooms. You'd have to pay at least 130 HKD for 1 day internet access (they don't charge per hour, only per day/24 hours).

As for the location, it was perfect! It's in Tsim Sha Tsui along Nathan Road and just a few minutes away from the Star Ferry Pier. Right below the hotel is the entrance to the MTR station. Also, the A21 City Bus from the airport stops just across the hotel.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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KowloonHotelMgmt, Public Relations Manager at The Kowloon Hotel, responded to this review
November 22, 2012
Dear Kristine,

Thank you for staying with The Kowloon Hotel on your special occasion.
First, we wish to congratulate you on your recent wedding celebration; it is our honor to share your joyous moment and accommodate your needs.
However, we are sorry to learn about the unpleasant experience that you encountered during your stay.

I believe our Guest Services Manager has contacted you regarding to the case already. We hope that you are satisfied with our reply and follow up actions. Please accept our sincere apology again. We hope that you will not judge us by this single experience and look forward to having another opportunity to restore your faith with us.

Best Regards,
The Kowloon Hotel Management
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cebu
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“Too expensive for nothingness”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012 via mobile

Charging exorbitant fees for wifi.... They should add this as a hotel criteria to achieve star ratings and should consider any hotels without free wifi access only a max of 2 stars... This place has nothing, no gym, no wifi, no space, and extremely expensive for what it is worth.

Stayed October 2012
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KowloonHotelMgmt, Public Relations Manager at The Kowloon Hotel, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Dear samdo,

Thank you for staying at The Kowloon Hotel and sharing your experience with us.
In fact, our hotel offers free WIFI service to Harbour Club Floor guests. You may choose top stay at the Harbour Club Floor so that besides free WIFI, you may also enjoy the complimentary refreshment as well as express check-in, check-out service and many more.
Your comments are valuable to us and we have reviewed it wholeheartedly with concerned departments for improvement and enhancement. We sincerely hope that you will not judge us by this single experience and looking forward to having another opportunity to restore your faith with us.


Best wishes,
The Kowloon Hotel Management
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“Great location, small rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This hotel is in a fabulous location. Room very small, but comfortable. Watch your bill as we got charged $1100.00 Hong Kong Dollars for charges I have no idea about. We paid enough to our travel agent and did not expect this charge. Very nice breakfast but make sure you get in your package also Internet is expensive. Would stay again because of location.

Room Tip: We had the top was floor close to help desk and bar. Nice and quite.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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KowloonHotelMgmt, Public Relations Manager at The Kowloon Hotel, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Dear Robyn V,

Thank you for staying with us and provide the feedback on TripAdvisor. We value your comment as it always help us to strive for a higher service standard. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay here – despite the extra charges. If you are doubted with it, kindly provide us with the staying period as well as your full name to mktg.klnh@harbour-plaza.com, will get back to you after investigation.
Thank you once again for staying here and we look forward to welcoming you soon on your next visit!

Best Wishes,
The Kowloon Hotel Management
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Surrey, Canada
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“Great location - great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I should start off by pointing out that I used points to book my reservation, so my perspective on value could be skewed since my time here cost travel points, not money. I stayed in a Harbour view room, and upgraded to the Harbour Class package. For Hong Kong the room was very big with a clean, modern design. The upgrade cost about $50 CAD and in exchange I received wi-fi in the room, free breakfast, all you can drink coffee, tea, and beer in the Harbour Lounge. All you can drink cocktails during happys hour (6pm-8pm) in the Harbour lounge, and private check out and concierge. There were other aspects of the package that I didn't take advantage of. The folks at the hotel were very helpful. I believe the staff are all trained at the Peninsula (Hong Kong's benchmark for luxury hotels), and they bring this professionalism to the Kowloon.

Since I was a solo traveller, the lounge was very nice, easy to chat with other guests. This was very nice, since I didn't feel like seeking out a bar at the end of the day by myself.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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KowloonHotelMgmt, Public Relations Manager at The Kowloon Hotel, responded to this review
November 22, 2012
Dear Ben N,

Thank you for staying at The Kowloon Hotel and sharing your experience here.
Our staff (especially the Harbour Club Floor staff) are encouraged to learn about your delightful stay with us; and we will continue to deliver the best value and exceptional service.
Upgrading to our Harbour Club Floor is definitely brilliant – not only with free WIFI; the lounge serves complimentary snacks and drinks (yes, our staff know how to make a cocktail by themselves). The lounge allows guest to know more about each other as well as planning their itinerary in HK.
Once again, thank you for staying with us and we wish to welcome you soon in the near future!

Best Wishes,
The Kowloon Hotel Management
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Singapore, Singapore
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“Excellent hotel location and service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

This is the 2nd hotel for my trip. Hotel no doubt has a very good location and indeed a busy hotel too. This hotel is a quite old and using small LCD TV but room is well maintained. Hotel reception and bell boy service are all very good. Hotel also accepted my luggage to be deposited on my 1st day although I am not staying in this hotel yet. Hotel has excellent location and it is just behind The Peninsula Hotel. The only negative part is Hotel does not provide wifi totally, not even in the lobby so it is a bit inconvenient. I think I will still consider staying in this hotel for future.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KowloonHotelMgmt, Public Relations Manager at The Kowloon Hotel, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Dear dordor-Sin

Thank you for staying at The Kowloon Hotel and provide us with comment.
We are happy to learn about your delightful stay, and we will continue to deliver the best hospitality to our guests.
For our guests’ convenience, we accept luggage deposit even it’s not a consecutive stay (just make sure you’ll pick it back later!)
We do provide WIFI service at cost and you may enjoy it free by staying at The Harbour Club Floor.
Thank you once again for staying with us and it is our honor to serve you again in the near future!


Best Regards,
The Kowloon Hotel Management
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Also Known As:
Kowloon Hotel
Kowloon Hotel Hong Kong
Kowloon Hong Kong
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Address: No.19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Region: China > Hong Kong > Tsim Sha Tsui
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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#77 Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong
#84 Family Hotels in Hong Kong
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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