Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Review

As much as I love the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, this hotel was only $140/night and I found that too good of a deal to pass up. Furthermore, I did not arrive in Hong Kong until 10:30 pm, which meant I was really looking more for a place to rest my head than amenities like the Grand Club or wellness area (though this hotel had both great wellness facilities and a lounge).

Location

Located in North Point on Hong Kong Island, the hotel is quite accessible to MTR and ferries and in a vibrant neighborhood. I took MTR from HKG and had a smooth journey to the hotel (with one transfer to the Island Line at Hong Kong Station, getting off at the North Point stop).

Check-In

It was the Lunar New Year and the hotel was at capacity, but thankfully, the second floor check-in area was empty when I arrived (which was nice considering how packed it was the next afternoon when I tried to check out). I was welcomed and thanked for my Globalist status. I had already seen in the app that I had been upgraded to a corner room with a view of Victoria Harbour.

An associate presented a “useful information” paper with info about the hotel’s amenities available via QR code as well as a map. The hotel has two towers: east and west.

Had I arrived earlier, I could have checked in at the lounge.

Victoria Harbour Lounge

This was the first time I’ve ever been to a Hyatt Centric property with a lounge, which felt just like a Grand Club or Regency Club you might find at another Hyatt brand. I had access thanks to my Globalist status but you can also reserve a room with access if you have no status. It is located in the West Tower on the 22nd floor.

Not only could you check-in or check-out here, but there were drinks and light snacks available all day as well as evening hors d’oeuvres (with free cocktails) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, which I missed.

Guest Room

My room, 1138, had windows on three sides offering panoramic views of the harbor. The room was small: the king bed took up half of the room. There was also a chaise lounge, round table and chair.

Some fruit and a welcome note to “Matthew” (how informal!) was sitting on the table.

The bathroom had a tub-shower combination and a toilet, all in the same room. It was well-stocked with a vanity kit, toothbrush, and toothpaste.

Here’s the room in the morning… stunning views:

Fitness Center

The 24/7 fitness center is available in the East Tower on the 23rd floor and features beautiful views of the harbor and TechnoGym equipment.

Pool

An infinity-style pool is located on the 23rd floor with great views.

Wellness

Near the pool, locker rooms include a steam room and sauna.

Dining

The hotel offers several on-site dining options.

The Farmhouse

A buffet breakfast is offered at The Farmhouse each day from 6:30 am to 10:30 am. It was included for me (as a Globlist) but otherwise costs:

• Adult – HK$248 (about 31USD)
• Senior – HK$150
• Child – HK$124

This was quite an expansive buffet and although the coffee (low-quality beans, bad automatic machine) and orange juice (not fresh-squeezed) were poor, I enjoyed the breakfast (and yes, I stick to Western items, but there was a wide range of items from cuisines around the world).

A lunch buffet is offered daily from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm and a dinner buffet is offered daily from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Both indoor and outdoor seating is available:

Cruise Restaurant & Bar

A rooftop restaurant and bar with a terrace overlooking Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, serving “modern Asian food.” Open weekdays from 3:00 pm to midnight and weekends from from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm (brunch) and again from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am.

The Farmhouse Deli

Deli, coffee, and “grab-and-go” items. Open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.

CONCLUSION

For a one-night stay with a late arrival, this hotel was ideal. In fact, the Hyatt Centric Hong Kong would have been perfectly suitable for several days. I know I’m ridiculous when it comes to coffee and OJ, but skipping the hotel coffee and going to a nearby coffee shop strikes me as a wiser use of my money than paying twice as much for good coffee and juice. The room, gym, pool, and wellness area were lovely. So was the staff. The location was also excellent. All things considered, an excellent stay.