Mira B.
Yelp
How do I love thee, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel? Let me count the ways...
1. Location, location, location! This hotel seems to be a favourite among businessmen attending functions at the adjacent convention centre, but it's well situated for leisure travellers too. The Wanchai pier for the Star Ferry to Kowloon for a mere HK$2.50 is steps away. A 5-10 minute walk via the covered footbridge will take you to the Wanchai MTR station, Lockhart Road and the Wanchai Computer City (for all your electronic needs).
2. Our room wasn't very high up, but we still enjoyed the unobstructed harbour view of the Kowloon skyline and mountains, as well as some of the skyscrapers on the Hong Kong side. Absolutely amazing. It ain't called the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel for nothing!
3. Our superior suite was modern, comfortable and decently sized with floor-to-ceiling windows, all the needed amenities and a nice welcome gift... but the bathroom deserves the highest commendation. Who doesn't love a big bathroom?!
4. The Executive Lounge on the 40th floor offers an even more stunning panoramic harbour view. The food? They serve the usual breakfast but there's an added egg-cooking station every morning - uncommon based on my previous lounge experiences, but great! In the evening, they have canapés and complimentary cocktails, while the same egg-cooking station is transformed into a live crêpe-making station.
5. The stretching room in the 24-hour fitness centre has Swiss balls, yoga mats, light weights, fitness books and more - it's like being in your own fitness studio!
6. From check-in to check-out and from the lobby to the lounge, we were greeted with smiles and genuine kindness from the staff. They had no problems with our early check-in at 10am. Upon our arrival, we found a nice welcome gift complete with a handwritten card. There was also a mishap with our bathroom, but this was taken care by a housekeeping staff member immediately.
Easily one of my best hotel experiences!