Hong Kong?

Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong. I am looking
for a relative upscale hotel similar to the Hyatt or better.
Availability of a nice Harbour view is a plus but not a necessity.

Easy public transportation around the shopping areas etc is desirable.

Suggestions?

I thank you in advance (again ) for your gracious direction!

dan

"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

I am looking
for a relative upscale hotel similar to the Hyatt or better.
Availability of a nice Harbour view is a plus but not a necessity.

Easy public transportation around the shopping areas etc is desirable.


How about Conrad International?

Suggestions?

I thank you in advance (again ) for your gracious direction!

dan

"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

I am looking
for a relative upscale hotel similar to the Hyatt or better.
Availability of a nice Harbour view is a plus but not a necessity.

Easy public transportation around the shopping areas etc is desirable.


How about Conrad International?

Suggestions?

I thank you in advance (again ) for your gracious direction!

dan

On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:22:23 -0700, the renowned "PeterL"
wrote:


"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

Why not? I find it relaxing and gives a chance to read the SCMP on my
way to an appointment.


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com

On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:22:23 -0700, the renowned "PeterL"
wrote:


"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

Why not? I find it relaxing and gives a chance to read the SCMP on my
way to an appointment.


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com

Exactly, I wouldn't think of taking the train. The morning boat ride to
Central is relaxing and prepares me for my day.



Spehro Pefhany wrote:
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:22:23 -0700, the renowned "PeterL"
wrote:


"d b" wrote in message
...

Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.


Why not? I find it relaxing and gives a chance to read the SCMP on my
way to an appointment.


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

Exactly, I wouldn't think of taking the train. The morning boat ride to
Central is relaxing and prepares me for my day.



Spehro Pefhany wrote:
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:22:23 -0700, the renowned "PeterL"
wrote:


"d b" wrote in message
...

Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.


Why not? I find it relaxing and gives a chance to read the SCMP on my
way to an appointment.


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

Conrad is somewhat far from the ferry. It is right next to Island Sangrila.
There are quite a few hotels along the harbourfront of Kowloon East with
only five minutes walk along the harbour front to the Star Ferry (nice
walk - and the wether at this time of the year is quite good) The Sangrila
in Kowllon East can be recomended as being perhaps what you are looking for.
There is also a quite good hotel in the New World Center.


Nik

"PeterL" wrote in message
...

"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway
is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

I am looking
for a relative upscale hotel similar to the Hyatt or better.
Availability of a nice Harbour view is a plus but not a necessity.

Easy public transportation around the shopping areas etc is desirable.


How about Conrad International?

Suggestions?

I thank you in advance (again ) for your gracious direction!

dan

Conrad is somewhat far from the ferry. It is right next to Island Sangrila.
There are quite a few hotels along the harbourfront of Kowloon East with
only five minutes walk along the harbour front to the Star Ferry (nice
walk - and the wether at this time of the year is quite good) The Sangrila
in Kowllon East can be recomended as being perhaps what you are looking for.
There is also a quite good hotel in the New World Center.


Nik

"PeterL" wrote in message
...

"d b" wrote in message
...
Hi again,

I wish to very gently bring up the idea of which is the better place to
stay --Kowloon or Hong Kong Island!

It has been many years since I visited HK and remember staying at the
Hyatt Regency in Kowloon. I do not remember anything about logistics
however.

I would like to stay someplace pretty walkable to the Star Ferry as I
will be doing business both in Kowloon and in Hong Kong.

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway
is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

I am looking
for a relative upscale hotel similar to the Hyatt or better.
Availability of a nice Harbour view is a plus but not a necessity.

Easy public transportation around the shopping areas etc is desirable.


How about Conrad International?

Suggestions?

I thank you in advance (again ) for your gracious direction!

dan

On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:22:23 -0700, PeterL wrote:

If you are doing business you won't be riding the Star Ferry. The subway is
fast and easy, although of course more expensive than the ferry.

You've clearly been in Hong Kong too long, Peter, time to move on...

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