Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong

Rooms and decor

There are about 622 rooms here, all done in a contemporary style with an LED TV, air-con and an ensuite bathroom — the reliable Holiday Inn standard you'd expect. Many look out over the city and the busy Golden Mile streets below. The decor follows the usual chain template, so it's comfortable and dependable rather than distinctive — if you want a hotel with a strong design personality, a boutique stay will feel different.

Food and amenities

The thing we like most is the rooftop outdoor pool and sun deck — a handy place to cool off mid-shopping. There's also a 24-hour gym, a business centre, meeting rooms, concierge and currency exchange. For food, Loong Yat Heen is the hotel's well-known Cantonese restaurant, with Cafe Vienna alongside it.

Location and getting there

Location is the real draw. Holiday Inn Golden Mile sits on Nathan Road in the heart of the Golden Mile, directly above MRT Tsim Sha Tsui — you can walk straight up from the station through the underground access and into the hotel without facing the sun or rain. You're surrounded by the Golden Mile's shops, and it's about a 10-minute walk to the Star Ferry. The lobby is spacious, as you'd expect from a big chain hotel.

Things to know before booking

Because it's right on Nathan Road, expect street noise and crowds — ask for a high floor to get above it. It's a large hotel, so the lobby and lifts can get busy at peak check-in and checkout times. And the rooms are standard chain design, not as individual as a boutique.

Our take

Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong is best for shoppers and business travelers who want a prime central address in Tsim Sha Tsui. If you value being able to walk straight up from the MRT, a rooftop pool, and the Cantonese food at Loong Yat Heen, this one earns its spot. Real guests score it 8.6 from 1,124 reviews, and rooms start around $155 a night.