The Peninsula Hong Kong
Salisbury Road, Hong Kong, 2920 2888
Date: November 2008
Overall Little Jet Setter Rating: FIVE STARS
Hotel Class (as per http://www.tripadvisor.com/): 5 stars
The Room:
Size: Varies depending on room type - we had the smallest (read: cheapest) level, and still loads of room for a baby cot.
Overall Little Jet Setter Rating: FIVE STARS
Hotel Class (as per http://www.tripadvisor.com/): 5 stars
The Room:
Size: Varies depending on room type - we had the smallest (read: cheapest) level, and still loads of room for a baby cot.
Cot: Proper Cot with full bedding supplied
Child Amenities: Unbeleivable Welcome Pack with nappies, creme, bibs, special soap, teether, stuffed toy, towel, toiletries case - all with the Peninsula Bear on it!
Cleanliness: Cleaner than Clean
Bath v Shower: Both
Location of Room: We were looking out the back onto Kowloon - not much of a view, but the rooms facing the harbour have stunning views. All rooms easy to access services and elevators
Child Amenities: Unbeleivable Welcome Pack with nappies, creme, bibs, special soap, teether, stuffed toy, towel, toiletries case - all with the Peninsula Bear on it!
Cleanliness: Cleaner than Clean
Bath v Shower: Both
Location of Room: We were looking out the back onto Kowloon - not much of a view, but the rooms facing the harbour have stunning views. All rooms easy to access services and elevators
Noise: Peaceful quiet in a buzzy city.
Air Conditioning: Excellent and necessary.
The Room Score = 5/5
The Grounds:
Buggy-friendly?: This is a city hotel, so buggy access throughout and to recommended restaurants nearby very easy. Of course, there is no garden!
Safety: Wonderful doormen all around. I love their little hats.
Air Conditioning: Excellent and necessary.
The Room Score = 5/5
The Grounds:
Buggy-friendly?: This is a city hotel, so buggy access throughout and to recommended restaurants nearby very easy. Of course, there is no garden!
Safety: Wonderful doormen all around. I love their little hats.
Shady areas: Pool is inside on the upper floor with to-die-for views. Shade and sun apenty.
The Grounds Score = 4/5
The Pool:
Shallowness: steps on one side of the pool that allow for gradual entry. Geared to adults and serenity, so less appealing for toddlers.
Cleanliness: perfect.
Water Temperature: Appropriately warm - baby loved it.
Toys: allowed - within posh reason.
Safety: Wide areas around the pool, easy to see all areas.
Location within grounds: on the 10th floor with a fantastic view of Hong Kong.
The Grounds Score = 4/5
The Pool:
Shallowness: steps on one side of the pool that allow for gradual entry. Geared to adults and serenity, so less appealing for toddlers.
Cleanliness: perfect.
Water Temperature: Appropriately warm - baby loved it.
Toys: allowed - within posh reason.
Safety: Wide areas around the pool, easy to see all areas.
Location within grounds: on the 10th floor with a fantastic view of Hong Kong.
Shady areas: Seating outside with umbrellas - lounging inside near pool is covered.
The Pool Score = 4/5
The Food:
Kid-friendly food: A la carte restaurants and room service is easy for kids to access. However, the liklihood is that you'll venture further outside as you are in Hong Kong! Lots of restaurants within striking distance.
The Pool Score = 4/5
The Food:
Kid-friendly food: A la carte restaurants and room service is easy for kids to access. However, the liklihood is that you'll venture further outside as you are in Hong Kong! Lots of restaurants within striking distance.
Toddler breakfast: Breakfast rarely included in packages - a la carte.
Proximity of restaurant to rooms: an Elevator away.
Kids in the bar: Allowed in lobby bar, but not in ubercool Felix Bar.
High Chairs: Yes
Will they do purees?: Yes - needs to be requested but room service can do anything.
Access to milk or formula: You are well placed for a number of grocery and convenience stores.
The Food Score: 4/5
The Location:
Access to local restaurants and bars: Innumerable international and local eateries at your doorstep and a short Star Ferry ride away on the Hong Kong Island side.
High Chairs: Yes
Will they do purees?: Yes - needs to be requested but room service can do anything.
Access to milk or formula: You are well placed for a number of grocery and convenience stores.
The Food Score: 4/5
The Location:
Access to local restaurants and bars: Innumerable international and local eateries at your doorstep and a short Star Ferry ride away on the Hong Kong Island side.
Buggy routes: Have buggy will travel.
Drives: Why would you drive? Taxis are affordable and always on tap. Airport 40 mins taxi.
Taxis: Everywhere. Hotel will hail for you anytime.
The Location Score = 5/5
The Baby Services:
Babysitting: Yes
Kids Club: No.
Drives: Why would you drive? Taxis are affordable and always on tap. Airport 40 mins taxi.
Taxis: Everywhere. Hotel will hail for you anytime.
The Location Score = 5/5
The Baby Services:
Babysitting: Yes
Kids Club: No.
Laundry: Yes
Fridge: In room
Amenities: Fantastic ammenities for kids bathing, eating and playing.
For Mum and Dad: Lovely award winning spa, luxury service, views to die for, excellent location, concierge that should be sainted.
The Baby Services Score: 4/5
General Comments:
The Peninsula was actually the place where the plans for Little Jet Setter was born, so it holds a special place in my heart. However, it is hard to imagine it not holding a special place in most peoples' hearts. The history is palpable - from the moment a capped and gloved doorman opens the grand front doors you step into something formidible. The foyer is grand, the rooms lovely, the staff excellent. If you happen to step through those doors with a baby or toddler in tow, the welcome is no less warm, the ambiance no less special.
Fridge: In room
Amenities: Fantastic ammenities for kids bathing, eating and playing.
For Mum and Dad: Lovely award winning spa, luxury service, views to die for, excellent location, concierge that should be sainted.
The Baby Services Score: 4/5
General Comments:
The Peninsula was actually the place where the plans for Little Jet Setter was born, so it holds a special place in my heart. However, it is hard to imagine it not holding a special place in most peoples' hearts. The history is palpable - from the moment a capped and gloved doorman opens the grand front doors you step into something formidible. The foyer is grand, the rooms lovely, the staff excellent. If you happen to step through those doors with a baby or toddler in tow, the welcome is no less warm, the ambiance no less special.
The position in Kowloon, for me who always made a point of staying on the Hong Kong side, was a pleasant surprise - it is easier to get to great food, some fantastic sites, and the harbourfront than when buried deep in a Hong Kong bolthole. You are also already on the right side of the Star Ferry when baby wakes up from their nap and the light show begins!
Overall Score = 26/30
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