Review: The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

From my stay at the St. Regis Hong Kong in Wan Chai, I traversed through the undersea tunnel of Victoria Harbour over to Kowloon, where the almighty The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong towers 118 floors above the city.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is one of the world’s most iconic hotels, given its position at the crowning point of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the towering skyscrapers beyond.

Needless to say, I was teeming with excitement leading up to my stay, as this hotel has been near the top of my list of aspirational properties for a long time. 

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong – Booking

Nightly cash rates at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong typically hover around 3,500 HKD ($597 CAD), but can be as low as 3,100 HKD ($530 CAD) during periods of lower demand. You can expect to find prices as high as 4,100 HKD ($700 CAD) during peak seasons.

Redeeming points at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong will typically fall between 77,500–88,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

At either the lower or higher end of the spectrum, a points redemption at this property falls just shy of our target valuation of 0.9 cents per point. It’ll likely be a better deal to save your points, unless cash rates are significantly inflated.

On the dates surrounding my visit, cash rates were lower on account of the ongoing pandemic, and I secured a favourable cash rate of just 2,524 HKD ($430 CAD) for my one-night stay. This was indeed a much better deal than redeeming Bonvoy points.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is part of Marriott STARS, a preferred partner program that gives guests who book through authorized travel advisors exclusive perks. For the same price as the best-available flexible rate, you can enjoy benefits such as a complimentary breakfast for two, a $100 (USD) property credit, and more.