The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

I booked a room through Trip.com during Chinese New Year. When I checked in, I asked at the front desk and found out the room faced Lantau Island. I wanted a room facing Victoria Harbour, so I paid an extra fee for the upgrade. The hotel environment is absolutely stunning 👍, and the service is exceptional 👍. It's a total of 118 floors, with the front desk on the 103rd floor. We stayed on the 109th floor, and the view was incredible, truly amazing! 👍 The 102nd floor has a Michelin-starred restaurant, and the environment and service there were also beyond reproach! 👍

I was at the ICC for some business this time. It was quite convenient to get to the hotel from Shenzhen by high-speed train to West Kowloon, as there's a direct passage to Elements Mall, and then an escalator straight up to the hotel. The service was as good as ever, and The Ritz-Carlton certainly deserves praise. My only minor complaints are that the express elevator up to the 103rd-floor lobby felt a bit wobbly and noisy – I'm not sure why, as elevators in other super-tall buildings on the mainland don't seem to have this issue. The room view was great. However, the Lobby Lounge opens a bit late (11:00 AM). I had a meeting with a client at 10 AM and had nowhere to sit (the breakfast area was too noisy). I hope they can improve this.

This is the hotel I've stayed at most often in Hong Kong. This time, I booked a SPA for some relaxation. For breakfast, they've switched to a buffet, but sadly, I didn't get to see the beautiful sea view.

The 'cloud experience' at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong truly lives up to its name. Perched atop the ICC building, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline. Upon check-in, the staff immediately offered cold towels and welcome tea, which instantly washed away my travel fatigue. The hotel facilities are well-maintained and generally feel quite new. Complimentary large bottled mineral water in the room was a thoughtful touch. The only slight disappointment was not receiving a breakfast upgrade on my birthday, which was a bit of a letdown from my expectations.

It was alright, I guess, but didn't quite live up to my expectations. The room design was pretty standard, and the facilities felt a bit outdated – no smart toilet, for instance. The salmon rice for breakfast, ordered à la carte, was a highlight, but there weren't many other standout features. The welcome fruit was just two oranges, which felt a bit underwhelming for the price.

This hotel truly lives up to its reputation as one of the top 100 luxury hotels worldwide! The welcome, front desk, and room service were all excellent. For someone who dislikes the typical, uninspired five-star breakfast, the Ritz-Carlton's breakfast was absolutely perfect. If you have the budget, I highly recommend it. The location is fantastic, with an unbeatable, direct ocean view.