Hong Kong: Stanford Hillview Hotel (3 Star Hotel)

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Address: Observatory road , Kowloon , Hong kong
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Lonely Planet review

True to its name, this place is perched on the side of a steep hill rearing up behind Kimberley Rd. Just around the corner from a buzzing little area of bars and restaurants, it's far enough away from the hubbub to retain a calm 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.