10/10
“During at the highest bar in the world.”
We had four of their delicious cocktails. Great experience. Norween was very kind and helpful.
Hong Kong · head to head
The Peninsula Hong Kong vs The Ritz-Carlton
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Ritz-Carlton is $163 a night less. They are 1.5 km apart.
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The honest take
The Peninsula runs $851 a night against the Ritz-Carlton's $632, and on paper the Ritz-Carlton wins on guest rating, 9.8 against no score, with more reviews behind it. The Ritz-Carlton also has the rooftop the Peninsula lacks. But the Peninsula is on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Ritz-Carlton a kilometre and a half away inside the ICC tower in West Kowloon, and that difference in address is really the whole decision.
The look and the feel
The Peninsula Hong Kong
The Peninsula opened in 1928 and still runs its lobby like a colonial set piece: coffered ceilings, gilt columns, a live string quartet or trio playing under chandeliers in the afternoon, and the tea service that has been the thing to do here for decades. The rooms have had the modern retrofits, Blu-Ray players and digital bedside panels among them, but the building's bones are Beaux-Arts, thick-walled, low-slung by Hong Kong standards, facing the harbour at eye level rather than from above it. The Rolls-Royce fleet at the door is not affectation so much as inherited habit. It draws an older, moneyed, slightly ceremonial crowd who want to feel like they have arrived somewhere with history rather than altitude.
Right for guests who want Hong Kong's grandest surviving colonial-era hotel and the ritual of afternoon tea, not a view from a great height.
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton occupies the top of the ICC, one of the tallest buildings in the city, and its rooms from floor 102 up are essentially glass boxes suspended over the harbour, all vertigo and light with none of the ornament. The design is contemporary hotel-modern, dark wood, Nespresso machines, flat screens, nothing that fights the view. The pull here is Tin Lung Heen and Tosca di Angelo, two Michelin-starred kitchens, and Ozone, one of the highest bars in the world, where the city turns into a grid of light after dark. It suits people who want spectacle and altitude over period atmosphere, and who are coming for the restaurants as much as the bed.
Right for guests who want to be as high above the harbour as the city allows, with serious kitchens attached.
Nothing on the facility list separates them meaningfully; the Ritz-Carlton simply adds a rooftop the Peninsula doesn't have, and being $219 cheaper for a hotel with the higher guest rating makes it hard to argue against on value alone.
The Peninsula is the more beautiful place to stand still in, its lobby a genuine period room rather than a backdrop; the Ritz-Carlton wins the view but loses the sense of being anywhere in particular once you're inside.
The numbers
| The Peninsula Hong Kong | The Ritz-Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $627 | $464 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.8/10 |
| Reviews | 704 | 1344 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 1.5 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Peninsula Hong Kong has
Nothing on our list that The Ritz-Carlton lacks.
Only The Ritz-Carlton has
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
The Peninsula Hong Kong
- excellent location in Kowloon
- exceptional hotel service
- impressive pool and rooms
- overpriced breakfast
- dark rooms with poor views
The Ritz-Carlton
- attentive, friendly staff by name
- stunning views from Ozone bar
- excellent food and cocktails
“It is rare to find such exceptional culinary artistry paired with such genuine human warmth, and we are already looking forward to our next visit!”
Ritz-Carlton guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise attentive, personalised staff and standout dining experiences with virtually no complaints, whereas Peninsula reviews note overpriced breakfast and dark, disappointing rooms.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Deluxe Room - 1 KingRoom Only$635
- Deluxe Room - 2 TwinsRoom Only$635
- Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin BedsRoom Only$643
The Ritz-Carlton
- Deluxe Twin RoomRoom Only$464
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$464
- Double DeluxeRoom Only$498
In guests' own words
The Ritz-Carlton
10/10
“Summer Drinks at Ozone”
Lovely cocktails with a great service and friendly staff, Norween was extremely friendly.
10/10
“Great afternoon tea”
This was my first time here. The view was amazing, the tea was excellent and I loved the Earl Grey so much I wanted to buy some to take home. The pastries were also delicious and generous in portion size. The staff (especially Mr. Freeman) was lovely and very polite, and even offered complimentary treats. I was impressed with everything. I had a wonderful time and will definitely return.
About each
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.…
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The Ritz-Carlton
Luxurious Sky-High Rooms Located on floors 102 to 118 of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, these rooms offer stunning views of Victoria Harbour. Each room features comfortable beds, large windows, and modern amenities including a Nespresso machine and a flat-screen TV. World-Class Dining Indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's 5 restaurants, including 2…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
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
The Ritz-Carlton
- 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
Salibury RoadInternational Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West
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