We stayed at the InterContinental on May 27, 28 and 29, 2008. All I can say is "wow." By far one of the nicest hotels we have ever visited. Service is excellent (front desk staff helpful, room service exceptional, maid service-thorough). Upon arrival, we had a short wait for our room (10-15 minutes). We had reserved a king bed, non-smoking, harbourview room (well worth the extra charge). We were assigned room 929. The room itself is very good size and comfortably laid out. The bed and linens were fabulous. The view was just breathtaking (great to watch the light show). The room had a bit of a musty smell, but quickly "aired out" as we came and went. Very quiet hotel. Breakfast buffet was AMAZING! So many choices and different items each day. Service was prompt and efficient. Breakfast area is a bit cozy, but fine. (Hotel even arranged 5:30 AM room service for us on the day we departed, since the buffet would not yet be open....no extra charge.) We did not eat meals, other than breakfast at the hotel. Plenty of close-by dining options at lower cost. One evening we got "to go" from Delifrance (just across the plaza from the hotel) and a bottle of wine and dessert from the bake shop/fine foods shop (side entrance) at the Royal Garden Hotel just up the street and had a picnic in our room. Plenty to see and do in Hong Kong. (Victoria Peak and Stanley Market are a must). I had a suit made at Sam's Tailor (94 Nathan Rd.). We enjoyed exploring the City (Temple Street Night Market, great fun). Can also recommend lunch or dinner at Contro Italian Restaurant in the plaza right beside the hotel (great menu, good service, delicious food). Hotel is ideal location for exploring (beautiful walkway along harbor). Can't say enough about the great time we had here. Only downsides: if you are unlucky and get a room with a view of the overpass....your harbourview is slightly obstructed. Coincierge is very stuffy....he did help us with reservations and a couple of questions, but we had the impression he would much prefer to deal with business travelers than tourists. This is an excellent hotel with a mix of both travelers. Highly recommend.














