Review: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Intro
Upon landing from Jakarta on the Garuda A330-300 in economy, it was time to head off to the Four Seasons. The drive time from the airport to Hong Kong Island can vary, but on this particular afternoon, it took me about 45 minutes.
The next part of this around-the-world trip would see me staying at the Four Seasons in Hong Kong for 3 nights. The Four Seasons Hong Kong is a splendid property, offering some of the cleanest and most modern rooms I have seen from a Four Seasons. Combining that with great service, a fantastic pool, and fabulous food, I had a very pleasant stay here.
In terms of rates, these typically sit around the range of 600-800$ per night on normal travel days. Obviously, like a lot of luxury properties, these can be brought up during peak travel periods such as Chinese New Year and Christmas, to name a few. However, this stay was comped by a company, meaning I had no out-of-pocket expense!!😁. I did have to share a room, however😂.
Location
The Four Seasons Hong Kong is conveniently located inside the IFC mall, with a dedicated entrance/exit to the street at the same time. I find the location to be perfect for tourists and business travelers, as plenty of companies are within walking distance of the hotel, and LKF is a short 8-minute drive away.
If you are interested in taking the Star Ferry, it is a short walk across the highway in order to reach it. Truly a perfect location!
The Rooms
Check-in was already completed by the time I arrived. Therefore, I enquired into the front desk to allow me a room key for access, and they happily obliged.
Upon exiting the elevators, I found every piece of decoration to be exquisite and the hallways flamboyant with a rustic Hong Kong vibe.
Our room for the stay would be room number 1709. This is a basic room with twin beds, but we upgraded to a bay view upon arrival for an extra 150$ per night.
Throughout the room, there were two centrally located beds that were marvelous to sleep on. Something about the Four Seasons bedding, I cannot begin to tell you how comfortable it is😂. The room would be turned down twice daily, while at night time, it would become a little slice of heaven to crawl into🤗.
A couple of other bits and bobs were featured, such as a workplace/room-service munching area consisting of two chairs and a table. A telephone was there if needed, although I recommend using the app when staying at the Four Seasons as it is so much easier for any request that you have!
Moving on, there was a spacious closet, which was more than enough to hold a couple of suitcases of clothes (not that I travel with suitcases). Finally, by the door lay a singular cocktail🤔 and a place to make your tea before bed. Of course, of course, there was a mini-fridge as well🙂.
The Bathrooms
Located closest to the entrance was a glamorous bathroom fit for a king. Wow! Dual sinks, a deep soaking bathtub (speaking of, I could use one now), a toilet, and a stand-alone shower. Combining that bath with the softness of the Four Seasons robes provided makes for a very relaxing evening.
If you are wondering, of course, this hotel had all the smaller amenities such as toothbrushes, comb, shaving kit, etc.
The Pool Area
My first stop straight off the flight had to be only one place: the pool. Throughout my stay, I came here almost every single day due to how beautiful it was. A gracefully large pool is the staple piece of the property, but there was also a cold plunge, which proved to be fantastic in the mornings!
Naturally, a cocktail was in order, and I chose to go with the famous Hong Kong Spritz🙃. If you are interested, here is what the poolside menu looks like. Bloody heck, Hong Kong is expensive.
Something to note: Food is not available at the pool, but drinks are. I find this to be quite an absurd aspect of the resort, and the only thing that I would change about this four Season is
Luckily, I headed over to the restaurant, which overlooks the pool and placed an order. One of the attendants came over and informed me when it was ready, which meant I didn’t have to wait around. The Wagyu Burger (30$) was an absolute delight on this sunny day.
Dining
The Four Seasons in Hong Kong has some of the best food around. With 5 different restaurants that guests, or the public, can choose from, there is a reason why people keep dining here. Whether you want to eat a bird's nest or indulge in a beautiful steak, the Four Seasons has it all.
With that being said, I was in Hong Kong, and I wanted my pizza express😅. The only place where I ate was the main dining room downstairs, where I had breakfast on two occasions. Breakfast was included in our rate, but I opted to have a skirt steak (30$) as well (gotta diet somehow) and found the quality to be superb. I also enjoyed multiple iced coffees with almond milk (8$) while reading the Financial Times. Handing out newspapers is something I wish more hotels did in this generation. There is something extremely soothing about it.
Okay, I lied; I also had room service one morning, which was superb and brought up quickly!
Other Amenities
When it comes to almost any Four Seasons in Asia, there is one thing you can always expect: a surplus of amenities. As mentioned above, there is already an extensive pool area, including a cold plunge. Continuing on from that, there are shops located on the walkway to the pool, with lots of elegant seating surrounding them.
On top of that, there was a spa (my treatments were done in Jakarta), which looked gorgeous, and a 24-hour fitness center, as one would expect. Plenty of activities were on request, if you are interested you scan a QR code in this picture.
Final Thoughts
The Four Seasons in Hong Kong is a top-of-the-line property. With fantastic amenities, including a cold plunge, a decadent variety of dining options, elegant rooms, beautiful decorations, and a fantastic staff, there is no reason why I wouldn’t stay at the Four Seasons next time. Combining that with the location, it seems to be the perfect fit for not only business travelers but also tourists. Just keep in mind that the Four Seasons is more directed toward business travelers than tourists, at least from what I saw (aka, you cannot wear hotel slippers to breakfast😂)
The only aspect I would be wary of before staying is the rule of no food by the pool. It’s not that big of a deal, seeing as the restaurant is 30 meters away, but just a small note🤗.
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