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: Kowloon Area : :
The word Kowloon comes from the Cantonese words "gau lung"
meaning "nine dragons" which refers to the eight hills
of Kowloon with the ninth being the Emperor. For the casual visitor
keeping Hong Kong and Kowloon straight is sometimes confusing. Kowloon
is the peninsula of mainland China that juts out into Victoria Harbour
facing south towards Hong Kong Island. Most development, as would
be expected, is focused around the harbour front and spreading north
towards the New Territories and China.
Whilst Kowloon does not have the colonial trappings that are so
evident on Hong Kong Island, it is nonetheless a dynamic area and
as ties between Hong Kong and China deepen Kowloon's stature and
importance will only increase. There are two major hotel areas on
Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok both of which have MTR stations
of the same names. Tsim Sha Tsui (which for our purposes includes
the Jordan area) is filled to overflowing with restaurants, nightclubs,
shops and temples making it the busiest and most popular area for
leisure visitors and shoppers. The famous Nathan Road runs north
to south and pretty much divides the lower part of Kowloon into
equal parts.
Heading north from Tsim Sha Tsui will bring you to Mongkok (literally
'place where people gather' and gather they do). Mongkok is famous
for its night and day bargain markets. If you want to discover the
'real Hong Kong' with all it's hustle and bustle Mongkok is a great
place to start! FYI, in order to remain objective, hotels are listed
in alphabetical order. We don't favor any hotel for any reason.
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Preferred Star Hotels in Kowloon Area
All rates in Hong Kong Dollar (HK$).
Inclusive of 10% service charge and 3% Gov't tax. (13%). No hidden
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Dorsett Seaview Hotel Hong Kong 3 Star / 268 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Situated in Yau Ma Tei, between Mongkok and Tsim Sha Tsui, the Dorsett Seaview Hotel is just a three minute walk to the Yau Ma Tei MTR station. Shoppers looking for great deals are only two blocks away from Temple Street and the Night Market in Kowloon (with over 400 stalls chuck full of everything and anything) and the area is a dining oasis with numerous small eateries surrounding the hotel. For budget conscious travelers looking for an inexpensive hotel to explore Kowloon, the Dorsett Seaview is a fine choice.
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Hotel Miramar Hong Kong 4 Star / 525 rooms |
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Rates to be advised With its prominent location, along the main shopping area of Nathan Road at the corner of Kimberley Road, the Miramar Hotel has been a landmark on the Kowloon peninsula for many years. With a management committed to providing an oasis of unassuming luxury for today’s international travelers, the Hotel Miramar offers 525 comfortable, well maintained guest rooms and suites.
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Langham Place Hotel Mongkok 5 Star / 665 rooms |
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Rates to be advised One of Kowloon’s most luxurious hotels, the Langham Place Hotel was designed from the ground up to be one of the most technologically advanced hotels in Asia. Impressing even the most jaded traveler with its contemporary design and minimalist zen style, the Langham Place Hotel lets visitors savour the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong in stylish 5 star luxury. Conveniently located right next to Mongkok MTR station with a direct link to one of Hong Kong’s smartest shopping malls, Langham Place Mall, the Langham Place Hotel gives visitors quick and easy access to anywhere.
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Metropark Hotel Kowloon 4 Star / 487 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Metropark Hotel Kowloon (formerly Metropole Hotel) is tucked away on Waterloo Street yet is still within close proximity to many favourite shopping areas of Nathan Road and Mongkok. For added convenience the Metropark Hotel provides free shuttle bus service to and from Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok MTR stations. Known for offering spacious and comfortable accommodation with a complete array of amenities at affordable rates, the Metropark Hotel is a favourite of local business and international travelers looking for value for money accommodation.
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Prudential Hotel Hong Kong 4 Star / 432 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Directly atop the Jordan MTR station in Tsim Sha Tsui, with direct access to the MTR through an in house shopping mall is the Prudential Hotel. Entering the hotel through the shopping mall, the hotel’s posh black marbled lobby beckons while the hotel’s friendly, professional staff await your arrival. Pruton Prudential Hotel offers 434 rooms tastefully decorated and affordably priced guestrooms complete with all the amenities and facilities required for an enjoyable stay.
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Stanford Hillview Hong Kong 3 Star / 163 rooms |
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Rates: Standard HK$ 770.44 Located at the top a cul-de-sac in a quiet area of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Stanford Hillview maintains a calm serenity away from the hustle and bustle of Kowloon. That said the popular Knutsford Terrace is right next door while Jordan MTR Station and many shopping centres and markets are not more than a few minutes walk. With well appointed, comfortably furnished rooms (many with a park view) make the Stanford Hillview a good choice for value conscious business and leisure travelers.
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Stanford Hotel Hong Kong 3 Star / 194 rooms |
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Rates: Promo Single Bed HK$ 630.00 / Promo Double Bed HK$ 690.00 Mongkok is one of the most lively districts in Kowloon. A favourite shopping spot for locals and visitors alike looking for a good bargain, especially in the famed Ladies’ Market which sells practically everything under the sun. From the Stanford Hotel, it is a short walk to this exciting outdoor shopping bazaar. Other attractions such as Bird Market, Jade Market, Flower Market, and Temple Street Night Market are all within easy walking distance from the hotel. Ideal for budget conscious tourists looking for convenience, comfort and value real taste of Hong Kong.
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The Empire Hotel Kowloon 4 Star / 315 rooms |
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Rates to be advised The Empire Hotel Kowloon’s oval shaped building with its distinctive and unique indoor atrium swimming pool reflects a great combination of modern design and practicality that is chic and comfortable without being pretentious. Very conveniently located at the end of Kimberley Road, the Empire Hotel is surrounded by commercial offices, shopping and restaurants and only a 5-7 minutes walk to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and / or KCR railway station.
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The Imperial Hotel Hong Kong 3 Star / 223 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Ideally positioned along the centre of Nathan Road, with the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station right at the doorstep linking visitors directly to other parts Hong Kong the Imperial Hotel Hong Kong couldn’t be better located. Surrounded by tourist attractions (Space Museum, Cultural Centre and Star Ferry are all just a few steps away) and shopping arcades, fine restaurants and exciting night spots you will never run out of things to do while staying at the Imperial Hotel.
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The Kowloon Hotel 4 Star / 733 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Ideally situated right in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, on Nathan road, facing the prestigious Peninsula Hotel is The Kowloon Hotel. Known for its quiet luxury, the Kowloon Hotel is just a two minute walk to the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and only a short walk to the Star Ferry terminal and many other tourist attractions. The hotel also provides a free shuttle bus to the Airport Express Terminal in Kowloon. All 736 rooms are well furnished with warm pastel colours and each room is well equipped for today’s discerning traveler.
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The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong 3 Star / 363 rooms |
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Rates to be advised Forget what you think you know about staying at the YMCA. The Salisbury YMCA is one fine hotel and one of Kowloon’s most popular hotels. Guestrooms are as bright and cheerful as the staff with a contemporary design and furnishings. Its near perfect location makes exploring Kowloon and Hong Kong a breeze; a 2 quick minute walk to the Star Ferry or 3 minute walk to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station gives quick and easy access to anywhere while right next are Hong Kong’s Cultural Centre, Space Museum and Museum of Art and just around the corner is Nathan Road.
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