The Ritz Carlton Hotel is situated on 1 Austin Road, Kowloon. It is the highest hotel in the world.
More tea?
It is 1,600 ft high although I have a strong suspicion that it won't hold the record for long because someone somewhere will get all competitive and want to go to even giddier heights. The second, third and fourth highest hotels are in, surprise surprise, Dubai.
Flower arrangement Ritz Carlton The Lounge
Even though this building is even higher than the famous IFC (1364ft) I hadn't even noticed it! I put this down to being busy and having to go to work. I thought it was just me who didn't know about its opening at the end of March but no, I got in a taxi in Jordon and asked for "Ritz Carlton, 1 Austin Road m goi" I got the standard response 'Ha!' At first he attempted to drop me off at BP International House also on Austin Road but come on, it didn't even sound a bit like Ritz Carlton and is not very high at all! After one of those fraught journeys where the taxi driver talks on the phone in a confused way and gives you no confidence in actually getting to your destination he eventually made it and we ended as friends.
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HOW TO GET THERE
For future reference ask for Elements Shopping Mall and the Ritz Carlton is actually situated at the top of a building called International Commerce Centre ICC which is the last building on the road - THE TALLEST ONE! The hotel is actually perched on the top of the ICC on floors 102 to 118 and afternoon tea involves a lift ride with only stop from zero to floor 103 (it took ages and my ears popped) then a short escalator down one floor to The Lounge.
It is beautifully decorated with amazing views - obviously. The tea involves everything you'd expect - three tiered plate full of goodies and copious amounts of tea from a wide choice.
For an extra thrill you can go even higher to the bar on floor 118 Ozone which even has a partly open area and yesterday there was quite a chilly breeze blowing around there. I thought I was being quite brave getting close to the edge and looking down. Gulp!
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong
The closest building on the right is the IFC, Hong Kong Side, across the harbour is the ICC - can you see me waving?
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Posted by: Kreuzfahrten Dubai | October 15, 2012 at 04:16 AM
I'm dreaming of taking my girl there someday! Just look at how beautiful the view was... Tsk, we find waiting for the sunset enjoyable. We could do some time there, right? Are spa treatments there good, too?
Posted by: Von Andalora | November 11, 2011 at 01:27 AM
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Posted by: pousada Bahia | April 29, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Leave your hotel and explore the city. The MTR is cheap and efficient and safe.
Buy yourself and Octopus card and you can use it on the trains and buses.
Spring Deer - Mody Road, MTR Station TST is good.
Thai Food, Vietnamese and Chinese - MTR Station Yau Ma Tai then a taxi to Kowloon City - loads of places
Sea Food - Sai Kung, MTR to Choi Hung then a 1A mini bus to Sai Kung. Stay on until the last stop and the driver switches the engine off. Its a beautiful place by the sea.
For more expensive food try Elgin Street on Hong Kong island - loads to chose from, in fact not just that street many many streets in the Soho area. Head for the escalator and get carried up hill to the bars and restaurants.
Posted by: Lesley | April 25, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Do you know whether the Panda hotel has any good local restaurants and shops. Im going Hong Kong in a couple of weeks and i want to know where to get some good local food.
Posted by: Benny B | April 25, 2011 at 06:08 PM
You have a point Old Chap so I will make a note to make life much tougher from now on so that my journalistic skills are really tested. Before I do, yes please, mine's a double!
Posted by: Lesley | April 21, 2011 at 04:42 PM
It's all very well swannin' off in a taxi and havin' yer picture taken noshin' on scones in a posh 'otel, you fearless and intrepid reporter you...
Looks fab. We've gotta repeat the experience now I've read your excellent review.
Drinks on 108 (on me).
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Posted by: Richard Peters | April 21, 2011 at 03:40 PM