Empire Hotel Hong Kong Wan Chai
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/Hong_Kong/Hong_Kong/Empire_Hotel_Hong_Kong_Wan_Chai.h322007/
Hotel Overview
Great hotel, and loved it - great
Great hotel, and loved it - great location, friendly staff, clean, very easy to get to from the...
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Samantha
- Feb 10, 2011
Just what I was looking for. Great
Just what I was looking for. Great location, big room, great staff. Will be staying there again on...
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Russell
- Jan 11, 2011
Convenient, lively Wan Chai locale between Central and Causeway Bay
Seasoned travelers do not always require serious luxury. For those seeking a comfortable, convenient and central location in Hong Kong without unnecessary extras, the Empire in Wan Chai is a suitable choice. Within walking distance of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the hotel is well-placed between Central and Causeway Bay, with the Wan Chai MTR station nearby for easy access to points beyond. Wan Chai nightlife lies just outside the door.
Highlights
- Convenient, central location in Wan Chai
- Rooftop pool on the 21st floor
- Good value
Rooms
With higher ceilings and relatively roomy dimensions, the hotel's rooms have all the usual comforts. Broadband Internet access, flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, plus in-room safes come standard. The decor is clean and modern, with glass-topped desks and modular glass shelving. Empire club rooms offer vast amounts of space, with glass-walled bathrooms contributing to the feeling of expansiveness. Some rooms have harbor views.
Features
A newly-renovated lobby greets guests at this centrally-located hotel. Guests can relax with a drink in the lobby lounge, or have a bite of Pacific Rim–inspired Western food at Cafe 33 on Hennessy. For guests in the empire club rooms and suites, the Empire Club Lounge provides a welcoming atmosphere for working or enjoying complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. The hotel's excellent location is within walking distance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Wan Chai MTR station for access to the rest of Hong Kong. Near the hotel, pubs and many local restaurants spice up the area nightlife. A fitness center looks out at the rooftop pool on the 21st floor.
Transportation
- Wan Chai MTR station (.2 mi/.3 km)
- Trams run one block south along Johnston Road
- Hong Kong International Airport (24.5 mi/39.5 km)
Attractions
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (.2 mi/.4 km)
- Pacific Place (.3 mi/.5 km)
- Hong Kong Arts Centre (.7 mi/1.2 km)
- Sogo Department Store (.9 mi/1.5 km)
- Times Square (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Hong Kong Park (1.2 mi/2 km)
- Victoria Peak (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
Business
- Meeting rooms
- High-speed wired Internet access
Empire Hotel Hong Kong Wan Chai Rooms
- Empire Club
- Room offers a double bed or two twin beds.
Amenities include: Broadband internet access; Telephone system with voice mail, international direct dialing functions; 42" LCD television sets in suites; Cable TV and satellite TV channels; Mini Bar; Tea & coffee making facility; Hair dryers; Complimentary toiletries; Personal / PC safes - City View Room
- Room offers a double bed or two twin beds.
Amenities include: Broadband internet access; Telephone system with voice mail, international direct dialing functions; 42" LCD television sets in suites; Cable TV and satellite TV channels; Mini Bar; Tea & coffee making facility; Hair dryers; Complimentary toiletries; Personal / PC safes
Amenities
- FREE internet
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- FREE internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Hong Kong.
- Nearby airports
- Hong Kong International Airport.
- Area description
- The Hotel is situated in Wanchai on Hong Kong island, a central urban area sandwiched between Central and Causeway Bay. It is just within minutes of walking distance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, a colourful array of nightlife entertainments and major shopping areas - everything you could possibly wish for in the City of Lights.
Nearby points of interest
- Hong Kong Arts Centre: 0.2 mi
- Harcourt Garden: 0.2 mi
- Immigration Tower: 0.2 mi
- Pacific Place: 0.3 mi
- Admiralty: 0.3 mi
- Wanchai Market: 0.4 mi
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.4 mi
- Wan Chai Ferry Pier: 0.5 mi
- Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture: 0.5 mi
- Golden Bauhinia Square: 0.5 mi
- Expo Promenade: 0.5 mi
- Wan Chai Sports Ground: 0.6 mi
- City Hall: 0.6 mi
- Wan Chai Waterfront Promenade: 0.6 mi
- St John's Cathedral: 0.7 mi
- Hong Kong Arts Centre: 0.2 mi
- Harcourt Garden: 0.2 mi
- Immigration Tower: 0.2 mi
- Pacific Place: 0.3 mi
- Admiralty: 0.3 mi
- Wanchai Market: 0.4 mi
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.4 mi
- Wan Chai Ferry Pier: 0.5 mi
- Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture: 0.5 mi
- Golden Bauhinia Square: 0.5 mi
- Expo Promenade: 0.5 mi
- Wan Chai Sports Ground: 0.6 mi
- City Hall: 0.6 mi
- Wan Chai Waterfront Promenade: 0.6 mi
- St John's Cathedral: 0.7 mi
- Happy Valley Horse Racing Track: 0.7 mi
- Central Piers: 0.7 mi
- Statue Square: 0.7 mi
- Central Station: 0.8 mi
- Hong Kong Times Square: 0.8 mi
- The Landmark: 0.8 mi
- International Finance Centre: 0.8 mi
- Central Star Ferry Pier: 0.8 mi
- World Wide House: 0.9 mi
- Star Ferry Pier: 0.9 mi
- Exchange Square: 0.9 mi
- Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens: 0.9 mi
- Ice House: 0.9 mi
- Hong Kong Station: 0.9 mi
- Airport Express: 0.9 mi
- Lan Kwai Fong: 0.9 mi
- St Margaret's Church: 1 mi
- Central Market: 1 mi
- The Peak Tram: 1.1 mi
- SoHo: 1.1 mi
- Hong Kong Stadium: 1.2 mi
- Hong Kong Central Library: 1.3 mi
- Victoria Park: 1.3 mi
- Victoria Peak: 1.3 mi
- Madame Tussauds Hong Kong: 1.4 mi
- Happy Valley: 1.4 mi
- Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal: 1.4 mi
- Western Market: 1.4 mi
- Sheung Wan: 1.4 mi
- Mid Levels: 1.4 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (101)
Ratings and reviews for Empire Hotel Hong Kong Wan Chai
- All travelers (101) 4 / 5
- Business (5) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (2) 3.5 / 5
- Families (2) 1 / 5
- Friends (1) 1 / 5
- Singles (3) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.7
- Hotel staff:
- 3.3
- Room comfort:
- 2.8
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
EZZZ
Convenient Location for HK Hotel
Location is this hotel's best asset, easily reachable by MTR, Trams, and Taxi, and walkable to Central and Wan Chai. I think the hotel has been upgraded with some changes in the lobby area, but in my opinion its all cosmetics. The service is OK, but not great, the rooms are functional, but mostly on the small side and by no means luxurious. However, for the value, I would recommend this hotel. I have also noticed that the majority of the clients at this hotel seem to be from Mainland China, so the social conduct in the public areas, including the lobby, might take a bit of getting used to, (if one is not familiar with how people behave in Mainland China !)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Skip the breakfast at Hotel and try the many local eateries in Wan Chai for noodles or Congee.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Domingao
Very good located
the hotel was very good, the aminities, confort and cleanliness were perfect
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Domingao
Very good relation price quality
Very good relation price quality, perfect if you need to be in Hong Kong Island
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
etee
don't book it!
location: close to lockhart rd but also close to a sketchy part of town. if you are not leaving or returning the hotel after dark, you might be okay. room cleanliness was really not up to our standards. sticky sheets, mold in bathroom, dirt in vents. if you have allergies, this is not the place for you! wallpaper was peeling off the wall. don't be deceived with the photos as we were, we got there and left the next day. orbitz was great and was able to get a refund for all the other days. lobby is remodeled and the rest of the hotel needs a upgrade badly!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great location
Great location outside the main tourists streams but close to all kinds of transportations (two MTR stations, ferry, tramway and busses). Wan Chai is has also more traditional parts of small town Chinese quarters that give a special flair.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Sweet Dynasty with an amazing selection of local desserts!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Empire Wan Chai
I got a kingsize bed with a quite good maitress and enough room for two. Silent aircon, mini bar were ok, but bathroom wall close bathtub was not that clean for my standards.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
Hollywood road on Fri and Sat night is really impressive experience. Crowded of beaultiful westerns and asian women :o) The light show at the harbor also offers an unforgettable view of one of the most amazing skylines I ever saw.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Martin
The hotel location is very convenient
The hotel location is very convenient and nearby the Wan Chai train station. The bathroom could be cleaner (especially behind the door) and the king size bed was too soft but not uncomfortabe. Have taken only room and bought internet 24hrs card at 7-11 to use in opposite coffee shop which is much cheaper (if you want to drink coffee anyway). Further as I had only room, I cannot say anything about the breakfast. And I have not used the swimming pool (looks small) and gym (looks okay). Problem is that swimming pool and gym close at 7:30pm, which is way too early to make use after return to the hotel after work or sight seeing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
We have stayed for 2 nights and
We have stayed for 2 nights and found that the location of this hotel was convenience just few minutes walk from the Wan Chai station but during night time the surrounding area was noisy with music as pubs around, we even can here from our hotel room at 18th floor but overall was not too bad. Hotel staff was helpful. Overall service was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Samantha
Great hotel, and loved it - great
Great hotel, and loved it - great location, friendly staff, clean, very easy to get to from the airport. Only problem was the laundry bill when we left came as a bit of a shock. That was some very expensive washing! Despite this I would still recommend it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Russell
Just what I was looking for. Great
Just what I was looking for. Great location, big room, great staff. Will be staying there again on thecreturn leg of my trip to China.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5