Royal Pacific Hotel

Most of the action at The Royal Pacific takes places in its plethora of restaurants, and in the lobby. Neither have striking decor, but there are attractive elements, such as mod seating and mirrored wall panels in the lobby, and the cafe's sleek, circular buffet station. The hotel is connected to the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal, so there's a large number of Chinese guests on their way to or from the Macau and mainland China. Leisure travelers tend to book the hotel most for its dining, harbor views, and prime location. With its meeting rooms and proximity to corporate offices, the hotel also sees some business travelers. 

The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers is located in West Kowloon, and overlooks Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Park. Park attractions like Hong Kong Heritage Centre and the Aviary are both within a five-minute walk. 

The immediate area is excellent for shopping: China Hong Kong City Mall is connected to the hotel, the Harbour City mall is adjacent, and neighboring Canton Street is thick with retail stores. China Hong Kong City bus stop and Austin MTR station is a little more than a five-minute stroll. The Star Ferry Terminal and Clock Tower are about 10 minutes away on foot. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Hong Kong Space Museum, and Avenue of Stars is about 15 minutes away by bus or tram. 

Hong Kong International Airport is about 25 minutes by car, or guests can take the free shuttle from the hotel to nearby Kowloon Station, and then take a 40-minute Airport Express ride to the airport. The hotel is connected to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal, offering service to Macau and mainland China. 

The Royal Pacific's contemporary guest rooms occupy two buildings: the older Hotel Wing, and the Towers Wing. They're pleasant spaces, dominated by neutral tones brightened with softer hues, like pool-blue used for velvet throw pillows. Touches of Asian-inspired accents are added with ceramic lamps and framed prints. 

All units have flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles for instant coffee and tea, and free Wi-Fi, but not all have desks. Some Hotel Wing rooms have Kowloon Park views. Bathrooms are more streamlined, with roomy walk-in showers, hairdryers, and makeup mirrors. Some have bathtubs and/or bathrobes and slippers.

Towers Wing rooms have iPod docks and floor-to-ceiling windows -- and many look out to Victoria Harbour. Some have sofa beds and/or living areas, and a few Suites have kitchens. Club rooms are in the Towers Wing and feature in-room Nespresso machines, personalized check-in and check-out, and access to the 19th-floor RP Club, where freebies including breakfast, evening cocktails and appetizers, and all-day refreshments are on offer. 

Rooms start at 236 square feet, which is typical for Hong Kong, and some units have limited floor space. Smoking rooms are available. 

This hotel really shines for the quality and variety of its dining. The breakfast buffet has Western and Asian fare, with a range of hot and cold items available for a fee. There's a Singaporean restaurant with an outdoor patio that serves entrees such as Hainanese Chicken, Beef Rendang, and do-it-yourself rice dishes. Another restaurant, which overlooks Victoria Harbour, has Australian cuisine with a seasonally driven menu, plus afternoon tea and a lobster fiesta. There's also a coffee shop, and a cafe with international cuisine, buffets, a cooking station, and a sushi and sashimi counter. 

The Royal Pacific's 24-hour fitness center, with up-to-date equipment, is another highlight. Other amenities include room service, a concierge, meeting rooms, a business center, and wedding services. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and while there's no on-site parking, the adjacent China Hong Kong City Mall has parking for a fee.