Keen competition has ensured that Hong Kong's hotels maintain the highest
standards. They offer modern design and facilities, as well as full
air-conditioning. Most provide 24-hour room service, telephones and
power points in all bedrooms, and a universal-type power outlet in
bathrooms. Other amenities and services available in many hotels include:
- in-room refrigerator
- minibar color TV
- multi-channel bedside radio
- same-day laundry
- dry cleaning.valet services
- IDD or hotel operator-assisted international telephone calling
- secretarial services
- fax, Internet and cable facilities
- local and overseas postage (letters and parcels)
- safe deposit boxes
- travel arrangements (including onward bookings confirmation and ticketing)
- tours counter
- hotel transportation and car hire
Taxes and Fees
In addition to published room rates, Hong Kong accommodations are subject
to a 3 percent government tax and a 10 percent service charge unless stated otherwise.
Transportation
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Hotel Shuttle: Reaching your hotel couldn't be easier. Visitors with hotel
transportation reservations can meet hotel representatives at hotel pick-up counters
in the "Meeters and Greeters" Hall at Hong Kong International Airport.
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Bus: The efficient Airbus service provides modern, convenient and
inexpensive transport to the most popular districts. Please contact our
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Information & Services Centers for details.
Airbus tickets are available at the commercial service counter in the
"Meeters and Greeters" area of the Arrival Hall if you need assistance or
have incorrect change. On-board announcements help you locate your choice
of hotel or destination.
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Taxi: Taxis to almost anywhere in Hong Kong are readily available.
Red taxis serve Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, green taxis serve the New
Territories and blue taxis serve Lantau Island. Details of all charges
are listed on the inside of the backdoor on yellow tariff stickers.
Rounding off to the nearest dollar is a customary practice.
Guesthouses and Hostels
The facilities available at guesthouses are comparatively more limited
than at hotels. Those available at the YMCA and YWCA hostels are, on
the other hand, quite comprehensive.
Hong Kong Hotels Association
Visitors arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport can receive
assistance at the Hotel Reservation Centers inside the Buffer Hall
located just beyond the Customs Area. The desk is open daily from
6:00 am to midnight. For those arriving without a hotel booking, the
Centers can arrange accommodation, at no extra charge, at any hotel
that is a member of the Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA) on Hong
Kong Island, in Kowloon or the New Territories. The centers can also
assist with transportation to your hotel.
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