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The Kowloon Hotel vs The Pottinger Hong Kong

Both The Kowloon Hotel and The Pottinger Hong Kong are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Pottinger Hong Kong scores significantly better than The Kowloon Hotel. The Pottinger Hong Kong comes in at #19 in Hong Kong with endorsements from 10 sources including goop, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

The Kowloon Hotel
The Kowloon Hotel
7 / 10
No.19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This modern, glass-walled structure right behind the Peninsula has a great location just a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry and MTR." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel lies directly behind its glamorous neighbor, The Peninsula, blocking any possible views of the harbor." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Three-and-a-half-pearl The Kowloon Hotel's location makes it a solid option in central Kowloon." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Kowloon Hotel feels a bit dated but remains popular for its unflappable service and enviable location just behind the Peninsula. Rooms are small but functional." Full review
The Pottinger Hong Kong
The Pottinger Hong Kong
8 / 10
No.74 Queen's Road Central (Main Entrance: No.21 Stanley Street, Central) | Central, Hong Kong, China
From $126 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"As its name implies, The Pottinger overlooks the historic stony staircase of the same name." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It’s tucked just far enough away from the business and bustle of the Central district to feel decades away." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"Harking back to the charm of old Hong Kong, The Pottinger is a new 68-room boutique hotel perched on the city’s first pebbled step street." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel radiates East-meets-West chicness in the most unpretentious way." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Smack in the heart of Central, this unobtrusive new boutique hotel has 86 airy, white-and-cream rooms with subtle Asian touches." Full review
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