Lonely Planet Review

True to its name, this place is perched on the side of a steep hill rearing up behind Kimberley Rd; the cars parked opposite the hotel marquee point downhill at a rather alarming angle. It's a few streets removed from the worst of the local street noise, so it has a nice sheltered atmosphere.

To give yourself a break from looking at concrete and glass, try to get a room facing out from the back of the hotel over the park-like compound housing Hong Kong's observatory. The Stanford isn't as crammed with mod-cons as some of its Kowloon competitors, but there's a pleasant, slightly yesteryear feel to its hallways and rooms, evoked by dark wood fixtures and royal blue carpet. 'Standard' rooms are a decent size and it's debatable whether you need to pay extra for the slightly larger 'Superior' rooms. Excellent promotional packages sometimes see room rates nearly halved.

Review by author Paul Smitz

Map

Facilities

1. 24-hour reception
2. Air conditioning
3. Business center
4. Cafe / Restaurant
5. Children allowed
6. Clothing iron

1. Smoking rooms
2. Tea and Coffee maker
3. Tour desk
4. TV in room
5. Valet parking
6. Wake up service

1. Linen/Towels supplied
2. Non smoking rooms
3. Parking
4. Phone/Fax
5. Room service
6. Safe

1. Facilities - Private
2. Gym
3. Internet access
4. Laundry service
5. Left luggage/storage
6. Lift/Elevator/Wheelchair access