Normally I don’t write about hotel offers, but when it involves one of my favorite properties I’ll make an exception.
In an email that I received today from the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui / Kowloon), they are offering what they refer to as a Winter Celebration package. Bundled in this package are a few perks and amenities that you normally would pay for.
The package covers any stay between November 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 and includes these benefits:
A full Breakfast Buffet at the hotel’s Cafe for each day of your stay.
One MTR (Metro Transit) Day card per guest per stay.
Discount Coupons for the K11 Mall (The hotel is attached to it).
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from your minibar.
Summed up, the value of the perks is fairly attractive. Just the minibar snacks, soda and water alone can add quite a bit to a bill, especially if staying for a few days. I’ve eaten Breakfast several times in the Cafe and have no complaints, they provide a large variety of options….both Chinese and International choices. The MTR card is a great convenience and the discount coupons to the mall can be useful since the Mall has several good stores, including a large grocery store. An additional benefit to staying at this property is that the hotel will PROVIDE YOU with a cell phone for you to use during your stay with unlimited local calling and data access. Its the only hotel that I’ve stayed at that offers this convenience and it saves me quite a bit of money that would be spent on prepaid sim cards for my phone.
We’ve stayed at the Regency twice a year for the last 3 years and have had great experiences each time. I already have my annual Hong Kong Plane Spotting Pilgrimage booked and am taking advantage of their promo.
The staff is extremely friendly and gracious, and the hotel’s proximity to fantastic shopping and convenient transportation options make it a desirable place to stay while visiting HKG. ‘2 thumbs up’ for this place!
i will go there ifmy site goo international and give a contibution for the world
Just got back from hyatt regency Hk a couple of days ago. Protests had no impact on the operations of the hotel. It’s a fluid situation so just keep on top of the news.
It is not safe. We arrived there the evening of 9/29—-after the first night of the HK police pepper spraying and tear gassing the remarkably civil protesters—to see the backlash–and 40,000 people amassed below our Central/Admiralty hotel. The protestors are NOT the problem. The Chinese govt is the problem.
The Chinese government says the HK people can vote for whomever they like so long as the candidates are pre-approved by the Chinese govt. The protesters want to vote for the candidates and ultimately, the leader of HK. I’m w/them.
In the meantime, this has continued, unabated, since 9/28 and it is a tinderbox. If you are going to HK, stay in Kowloon (and have a handy helicopter—ya never know)
I got back on 10/20 and did not feel unsafe at any moment in Hong Kong. I walked among the protestors in Mong Kok and in Central and they were peaceful. The police were just standing there, but I know that there were some nights where there were clashes and I wouldn’t have gone into those situations. As long as you stay out of the protesting areas I think you would be safe at this time – there are throngs of people out every day and night enjoying Hong Kong. I am on the side of the protestors as well and I hope that there is some resolution without any further violence.
I stayed at the HR Tsim Sha Tsui and the Grand Hyatt in Central and enjoyed both properties.
When you visited recently, were there any gatherings of protesters as we have seen on the news?
My last visit was before the protests picked up the momentum that they have now. I’m not sure what the effect of the protests are now in Kowloon, except for what the news is showing in Mongkok. Sorry that I don’t have better info….
I was just there and there are no protests near this Hyatt. Very safe. Even in Mongkok & Central, we felt safe walking among the protesters during the day.
thanks for the update, glad to hear that it is safe.