The Peninsula – Hong Kong

After racking my brains as to what to get Tracey for her birthday…what do you get for the woman who has everything….a luxury yacht? a $4 million mansion on a island somewhere? all slightly out of budget…I know a toy boy - oops got that one already.  So went with a night at a hotel of her choice in HK and after a fairly quick discussion on which hotel to try over coffee somewhere in Causeway Bay, we decided to extend our stay in HK and book 2 nights at The Pen with Rolls Royce transfers of course - we are now googling iconic hotels throughout the world for future trips!

Booking it over the phone was not easy and eventually we went over to see them and do some shopping, well Tracey went diamond shopping while I tried them on.  After viewing available rooms we booked and arranged the transfers and then booked an extra night at Lanson Place.

We eagerly awaited the call to say our Rolls Royce had arrived to pick us up but it was late!  (Photo) I must say they are very “smooth”, perfect for selfies and on arrival we became very touristy and took lots of photos draped over the bonnet.

Check in

All done at reception and then shown to the room.

Room

Really nice room, classically modern with exceptional views of the harbour, small dining table, sofa, desk and most importantly plenty of wardrobe space especially for two women with large suitcases and on a shopping spree. 

Bathroom was traditional but perfect, twin wash basins, separate shower and toilet, bathtub and lots of toiletries, plus fluffy towels and dressing gowns. 

We got a nice selection of treats and fresh fruit but we did manage to have the most complicated coffee machine on the planet, it made plenty of hot water and decided to come on in the middle of the night which scared the shit out of us. 

You also get about 4 large heavy iPads to control everything…again degree needed to get the TV working. 

This was a smoking room.

Size: 43 sqm

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The Penisular Room Facilities

• Toiletries
• Tea and coffee making facilities with plenty of water
• Interactive Ipads
• TV with International Channels
• Hangers
• Safe
• Scales
• Dressing gowns and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Free Wifi
• Daily fruit basket
• Free gift

Dining

Breakfast was excellent, very good selection with a la carte offerings served in The Verandah.  

Did have room service and again very good.

Tracey booked the Afternoon Tea for a group of us which means you do not have to queue when staying there, even so it is extremely busy here with people coming in to look at the hotel. Champagne on top and it was a very good tea, some nice food but we did have to ask for extra items to cover the amount of people, plates for 4 does not go provide enough for 6.

Service

In general all very courteous and housekeeping are very helpful.  The reception staff are okay but you do get the impression that they are doing you a favour.  It just lacks that personal touch and perhaps this is understandable as it is one of the most Iconic hotels in the world and consequently it is full of tourists every day just looking around.

Amenities

Swimming Pool - heated and undercover with views over the harbour

Fitness Centre

Spa

Shopping centre

Restaurants

Felix - Modern European - we went here late for drinks

Gaddi’s - French

Spring Moon - Cantonese

Chesa - Swiss

The Verandah - Continental - breakfast is served here

The Lobby - All day dining - afternoon tea served here

Imasa - Japanese

The Bar - drinks

Conclusion

Has to be done and thoroughly enjoyed the stay.  Some of the best views of the harbour and the room was really nice and comfortable.  Loved the Rolls Royce transfers and perfect way to end your stay.  Would definitely consider staying again if I wanted to be on that side.

The Penisular, Hong Kong

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