Picolo recommends · Hotel in Hong Kong, China
Kowloon Shangri-La
Victoria Harbour seen from a high floor in Tsim Sha Tsui East, for noticeably less than the famous names a few streets away.
Draw the curtains in a harbour room and the island skyline is right there, the same view people pay far more for further along the waterfront. Below, the promenade runs along the edge of the water.
The hotel is large and runs smoothly, with a choice of restaurants and a pool indoors for days when the heat or the rain gets too much. Guests consistently rate it among the best in the area.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Kowloon Shangri-La
This is our value pick on the Kowloon side. You get the harbour, reliable service and a good restaurant line-up without paying for a famous name.
It is a big, business-like hotel rather than a place with a strong personality. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a little off the busiest streets, so allow a few minutes on foot to the promenade and the metro.
What you get
- Many rooms facing Victoria Harbour
- Indoor pool
- Several restaurants, including dim sum
- Highly rated service
- A few minutes from the promenade and metro
A day at Kowloon Shangri-La
- Morning
- A swim in the indoor pool before the city heats up.
- Midday
- Dim sum for lunch in one of the hotel restaurants.
- Afternoon
- A ride on the Star Ferry over to Central.
- Evening
- Back at the window to watch the skyline light up.
Location
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Open in MapsQuestions about Kowloon Shangri-La
Does Kowloon Shangri-La have a pool?
Yes, it has an indoor pool, which is handy in Hong Kong’s wet summers and cooler winter weeks alike.
Is Kowloon Shangri-La good value?
For a hotel with harbour-facing rooms and strong guest reviews, it is priced well below The Peninsula and other big names on the same side.
How far is Kowloon Shangri-La from the metro?
The nearest metro entrance and the waterfront promenade are a few minutes’ walk from the hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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