The Peninsula Hong Kong, Kowloon City

Made a special visit to the "Pen" for afternoon high tea expecting high expectations as we were told before we left Australia 'we must visit the Pennisula Hotel for Afternoon High Tea'. Very high class hotel with it's old world charm and own musical quartet. Received our high tea and first level, tasted the scones - very dry and crummy. I looked like a old cow chewing it's cud they were that bad. CWA ladies would be disgusted as I was with these scones. Next level the good old cucumber and cream cheese, ham sandwiches that unfortunately seemed like they had been sitting on the plate for ages as the bread had gone stale! Last level, pastries and desserts that were OK considering the rest of the afternoon tea disappointment. Then the waiters brought you a little coffee dessert to finish off, that wasn't too bad considering. The tea was lovely in the silver jugs but one only got two cups. As soon as you were finished the plates were taken away and bill presented. I've had far better Afternoon high teas for $25 AUD in Australia eg: Bayview Lounge Darling Harbour Sydney - highly recommended. Unfortunately the Pennisula Hotel didn't do it for me and was over $300HK per person but I suppose one has to pay for the old world charm of the hotel. The Pennisula Hotel really need to work on making decent light and fluffy scones.

I have stayed at The Peninsula four times and each time i have been so happy with our room, the service, the amenities---it is a very special place and I look forward to returning ----- soon

It's the most wonderful hotel where I have been in Hong Kong.

I have stayed at many great hotels in Hong Kong. The Four Seasons, The Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton. This hotel just did not meet my standards. I was astonished when no one even cracked a smile. I was not impressed by the rooms either. They all seemed so old and in need of refurbishment. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Hong Kong.

Without any discussion, The Peninsula Hong Kong is the best hotel in the world. You will find here rooms, restaurants, service and amenities taht other hotels dreams to be able to offer one day, or maybe that some Hotels GM even do not know they exist. Rooms, pool, spa, gym, service, ... all is over 100 %. The best in the world in all serious ratings

The lobby is beautiful. The beds are hard like a rock and the shower is small. We ate at their famous chinese restaurant and found hair in our tea. We had absolutely no view of the city and we suposedly were staying in the upgraded room. The concierge was very helpful and the staff are very friendly.