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: Kowloon Area : :
The word Kowloon comes from the Cantonese words "gau lung"
meaning "nine dragons" which refers to the eight hills
of Kowloon with the ninth being the Emperor. For the casual visitor
keeping Hong Kong and Kowloon straight is sometimes confusing. Kowloon
is the peninsula of mainland China that juts out into Victoria Harbour
facing south towards Hong Kong Island. Most development, as would
be expected, is focused around the harbour front and spreading north
towards the New Territories and China.
Whilst Kowloon does not have the colonial trappings that are so
evident on Hong Kong Island, it is nonetheless a dynamic area and
as ties between Hong Kong and China deepen Kowloon's stature and
importance will only increase. There are two major hotel areas on
Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok both of which have MTR stations
of the same names. Tsim Sha Tsui (which for our purposes includes
the Jordan area) is filled to overflowing with restaurants, nightclubs,
shops and temples making it the busiest and most popular area for
leisure visitors and shoppers. The famous Nathan Road runs north
to south and pretty much divides the lower part of Kowloon into
equal parts.
Heading north from Tsim Sha Tsui will bring you to Mongkok (literally
'place where people gather' and gather they do). Mongkok is famous
for its night and day bargain markets. If you want to discover the
'real Hong Kong' with all it's hustle and bustle Mongkok is a great
place to start! FYI, in order to remain objective, hotels are listed
in alphabetical order. We don't favor any hotel for any reason.
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Preferred Star Hotels in Kowloon Area
All rates in Hong Kong Dollar (HK$).
Inclusive of 10% service charge and 3% Gov't tax. (13%). No hidden
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Stanford Hillview Hong Kong 4 Star / 177 rooms |
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Rates: Standard Room HK$ 550.00
Located at the top a cul-de-sac in a quiet area of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Stanford Hillview maintains a calm serenity away from the hustle and bustle of Kowloon. That said the popular Knutsford Terrace is right next door while Jordan MTR Station and many shopping centres and markets are not more than a few minutes walk. With well appointed, comfortably furnished rooms (many with a park view) make the Stanford Hillview a good choice for value conscious business and leisure travelers.
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Stanford Hotel Hong Kong 3 Star / 194 rooms |
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Rates: Standard Double/Twin Room HK$ 550.00
Mongkok is one of the most lively districts in Kowloon. A favourite shopping spot for locals and visitors alike looking for a good bargain, especially in the famed Ladies’ Market which sells practically everything under the sun. From the Stanford Hotel, it is a short walk to this exciting outdoor shopping bazaar. Other attractions such as Bird Market, Jade Market, Flower Market, and Temple Street Night Market are all within easy walking distance from the hotel. Ideal for budget conscious tourists looking for convenience, comfort and value real taste of Hong Kong.
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