10/10
“*An Unforgettable Birthday Stay at Rosewood Hong Kong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* Our stay at Rosewood Hong Kong was truly exceptional and o”
Clean and welcoming
Nothing to dislike
Hong Kong · head to head
Rosewood Hong Kong vs The Peninsula Hong Kong
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Peninsula Hong Kong is $277 a night less. They are 286 metres apart.
Rosewood Hong Kong
$914/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $25 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
The Peninsula is cheaper at $852 versus $949, has more reviews behind it, and adds a hot tub the Rosewood doesn't list. The Rosewood has the higher guest rating of the two at 9.6, and sits in the newer Victoria Dockside development rather than the colonial-era block. If the fleet of Rolls-Royces and eight restaurants matter, book the Peninsula; if you want the newest design statement on the harbour, book the Rosewood.
The look and the feel
Rosewood Hong Kong
Rosewood Hong Kong occupies a slender, twisting tower designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox as the centrepiece of Victoria Dockside, an arts-and-design quarter built where the old Ocean Terminal used to be. The interiors, done by a roster of names including André Fu, favour warm timber, brass screens and soft stone in the lobby, with a sense of restrained residential calm rather than gilded excess. Rooms look over Victoria Harbour through floor-to-ceiling glass, and the building's stepped profile means terraces and light wells break up what would otherwise be a sheer glass face. It draws a younger money crowd, design-conscious, often first-time-in-Hong Kong.
Rosewood suits travellers who want contemporary architecture, harbour views from a glass tower, and a lobby that feels more gallery than palace.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
The Peninsula has stood on this corner of Salisbury Road since 1928, and the lobby still carries that colonial grandeur: gilt columns, a coffered ceiling, and afternoon tea served under chandeliers to a room full of harbour-view windows. The Roman-style indoor pool, tiled and skylit, is one of the more theatrical hotel pools in the city, and the fleet of green Rolls-Royce Phantoms outside the entrance is as much a piece of branding as transport. It is old Hong Kong hospitality, formal, a touch stiff at the edges, and it draws guests who want the ritual as much as the room.
The Peninsula suits those who want the old-school Hong Kong hotel experience, with afternoon tea, a grand pool, and Rolls-Royce arrivals as part of the package.
The Rosewood's listing shows no hot tub against the Peninsula's, though it does have an outdoor pool and gym the Peninsula's short list doesn't spell out; the real gap is between a newer, design-led tower and an older, more heavily serviced grand hotel with eight restaurants and a spa.
The Peninsula is the more characterful place to stand in, its 1928 lobby and Roman pool carrying a weight of history and theatre the Rosewood's sleeker, newer interiors can't yet claim.
The numbers
| Rosewood Hong Kong | The Peninsula Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $914 | $637 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | — |
| Reviews | 390 | 704 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 286 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Rosewood Hong Kong has
Nothing on our list that The Peninsula Hong Kong lacks.
Only The Peninsula Hong Kong has
- Hot tub
What guests actually say
Rosewood Hong Kong
- clean and welcoming
- feel at home
- location and view
- staff at main entrance unprofessional
“An Unforgettable Birthday Stay at Rosewood Hong Kong”
The Peninsula Hong Kong
- excellent location near Kowloon shops
- excellent service
- great rooms and pool
- overpriced breakfast
- dark room with no view
- staff not up to standard
“Das beste Stadt-Hotel, was wir auf unseren Reisen je hatten!”
Rosewood guests report near-uniform delight with almost no complaints, while Peninsula reviews, though mostly glowing, include specific gripes about breakfast pricing, dark rooms and inconsistent staff, so Rosewood guests come away happier.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Rosewood Hong Kong
- Kowloon Peak View Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$914
- Kowloon Peak View Room King - DxkRoom Only · free cancellation$982
- Run of HouseRoom Only$998
The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Deluxe Room - 1 KingRoom Only$635
- Deluxe Room - 2 TwinsRoom Only$635
- Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin BedsRoom Only$643
In guests' own words
Rosewood Hong Kong
9/10
“Excellent hotel easy to become in love and feel at home”
Everything all is perfect
Can’t say anything
10/10
“Alles perfekt.”
Alles Toll.
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About each
Rosewood Hong Kong
Luxurious Accommodation with Prime Location State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy access to a fitness centre, private parking, and a restaurant and bar on-site for your convenience. Personalized Service: Benefit from room service, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary WiFi during your stay. Relaxation and Convenience: Unwind at the outdoor swimming pool or…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Luxurious 5-Star Experience Unparalleled Amenities The Peninsula Hong Kong boasts a Roman-style indoor pool, a 12,000-square-feet spa, and 8 award-winning restaurants and bars. Rooms offer stunning views of the hotel's courtyard, Victoria Harbour, or Kowloon, and are equipped with modern amenities like a Blu-Ray player, LED swivel TV, and free HD movies.…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Rosewood Hong Kong
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonSalibury Road
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