Very impressed with my stay at the Citygate Novotel. Admittedly I was fortunate to stay on the "Biz Floor" (actually this is levels 21-23) in a King suite. Rate was pretty great at AUD$322 which included late checkout at 12 noon, turn down service, afternoon tea, cocktails AND breakfast.
Room was nicely furnished and very clean. Apart from the comfy bed (with soft cotton duvet) there was a small sofa/lounge area and work area to either side. A good sized flat screen TV was directly in front of the bed. There was a Bose sound dock on a side table. The double bathroom with spa (and 2 different showerheads in the separate shower) ran the entire length of the room with toilet at one end. Robes, slippers, scales, hairdryer provided. Along with the usual soaps. gels and mouthwash etc.
The room afforded great views of the surrounding area and mountains (as well as the high rise apartments). Some overlook the airport and Ngong Ping cable car area. The hotel itself itself is part of the Citigate Outlets retail complex which might interest shoppers. A complimentary shuttle service to/from airport runs at 15 minute intervals from 5am which makes this a great place to spend your first or last night in Hong Kong.
The Biz experience was well worth the additional expense. I was travelling purely for leisure but wasn't put off by the prospect of "suits" surrounding me. Infact, the whole thing was quite casual and the afternoon tea/ cocktails on the 21st floor are self service and quite relaxed. One American gent was wearing tracksuit bottoms and a cropped fleecy gym shirt from the 80's! A good selections of nibbles and drinks were provided and replenished throughout the service. Nice to sit down in a comfy seat sipping a beverage watching planes come in to HKIA and kids play soccer on a floodlit pitch at the housing complex next door.
The buffet breakfast was probably the most extensive I have ever seen. Pastries, fruits, cereals, breads & spreads, waffles/pancakes , meats, fish, cheeses etc etc. Excellent.
You might not want to stay here to travel in to Kowloon everyday but this is an excellent place to stay to access HKIA and Ngong Ping/Big Buddha as well as Disneyland. Worth atleast 2 nights. Will be back!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping