{"id":487653,"date":"2024-06-21T11:08:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T01:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=487653"},"modified":"2024-09-09T12:05:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T02:05:12","slug":"island-shangri-la-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/island-shangri-la-hotel-review","title":{"rendered":"Island Shangri-La Might Be Hong Kong&#8217;s Best Hotel, As We Discovered On A 36-hour Stopover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>We spent two unforgettable nights in a Harbour View Suite on the 52nd floor at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/en\/hongkong\/islandshangrila\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Island Shangri-La<\/a>, basking in Hong Kong\u2019s best luxury. Here\u2019s why the Island Shangri-La is the hottest property in this underrated stopover city.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"><p>Thanks to the pandemic, Hong Kong is often overlooked as a stopover destination. But it\u2019s now making a triumphant return as China awakens from its four-year slumber, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/en\/hongkong\/islandshangrila\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Island Shangri-La<\/a> is the perfect place to experience this resurgence.<\/p><p>The hotel is conveniently located within the newly completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificplace.com.hk\/en\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Place shopping centre<\/a>, which means luxury brands like Celine, Loewe, and Gucci are just an elevator ride away. It\u2019s also conveniently close to the Admiralty MTR station, making it a handy base for business travellers and families alike.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-381054510\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1806582538 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1806582538 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-381054510\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1806582538.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-381054510\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1806582538);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487653\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>The upper floor rooms offer breathtaking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeak.com.hk\/en\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">views of the Peak<\/a> and Hong Kong harbour. The rooms themselves are testament to the hotel\u2019s commitment to luxury, with a mix of traditional and newly renovated spaces, enhanced by the quiet elegance of the ongoing renovations.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-1400x788.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-1400x788.png 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-44-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Conde Nast<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There are even floors dedicated to children\u2019s themes to ensure that younger guests are entertained all day while adults can indulge in high-end amenities, while the staff at the Island Shangri-La are exemplary, attending to every need with warmth and professionalism. Being addressed by our surname added a personal touch that elevated our stay.\u00a0<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-710365289\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_604137384 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_604137384 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-710365289\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_604137384.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-710365289\");});};adsQueue.push(load_604137384);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Whether arranging a pre-wedding shoe shine or fulfilling a business request, their attention to detail was impeccable. The scents that waft through the hotel evoke a sense of home and tranquillity, making even the most anxious traveller (like myself) feel at ease. Honestly, I didn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TP3m22Kzu0k\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">want to leave.<\/a><\/p><p>Art enthusiasts will find the hotel\u2019s extensive collection a delight. Among the many pieces is \u201cThe Great Motherland of China,\u201d a 167-foot-high silk painting, one of the largest paintings in the world, which spans multiple floors and adds to the hotel\u2019s artistic charm.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-788x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-788x1400.jpg 788w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-541x960.jpg 541w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-360x640.jpg 360w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-255x453.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-17-480x852.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rolls Royce Phantom. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-788x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-788x1400.jpg 788w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-541x960.jpg 541w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-360x640.jpg 360w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-255x453.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-11-480x852.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A grand entrance. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><p>For those who prefer a grand entrance, the hotel offers a fleet of courtesy cars, including a Rolls Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, ready to chauffeur guests in style. I dared not ask for a transfer to the airport, but in hindsight, I should have.\u00a0<\/p><p>Most importantly, the Island Shangri-La is all about sustainability and minimising impact on the environment. Everywhere you turn, there are little touches to help improve the hotel\u2019s use of plastic and electricity. Who knew luxury could be so good for the environment?<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discovering-the-luxurious-rooms-at-the-island-shangri-la\">Discovering the luxurious rooms at the Island Shangri-La<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spacious and views. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Regarding opulence, the Island Shangri-La never disappointed. During my recent stay, I enjoyed experiencing one of their finest accommodations: the newly renovated Harbour View Suite. This room is one of the best in the hotel, if not in all of Hong Kong.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-space-and-amenities\"><strong>Space and Amenities<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The living quarters. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The sheer size of the suite is astounding, especially considering the compact nature of most Hong Kong apartments. This suite felt more like a grand residence than a hotel room. Every conceivable luxury was at our fingertips: a fully stocked mini-bar and kitchenette, a selection of fine teas and coffees, and two massive 65-inch LCD televisions loaded with an array of news and entertainment channels.<\/p><p>The suite even has everything needed to mix your cocktails. Beer, wine, and a mini bottle of vintage Krug were available. There\u2019s a water vessel included, perfect for gym-goers who might forget their own. Not to mention Asahi is for the beer-loving traveller like me.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-2025082496\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1194193640 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1194193640 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-2025082496\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1194193640.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-2025082496\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1194193640);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exceptional-views-and-never-ending-comfort\"><strong>Exceptional Views and Never-Ending Comfort<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One of the highlights of the Harbour View Suite is its stunning, sweeping views of the harbour and the city. Being a corner room, we were treated to a panoramic vista impossible not to stare at, out into the distance of mainland China.\u00a0Whether day or night, the view never failed to impress.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-521825218\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2091124451 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2091124451 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-521825218\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2091124451.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-521825218\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2091124451);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The suite also features two bathrooms and a living room with a dining table fit for four. We were greeted with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot upon our arrival, a welcome touch that set the tone for our luxurious stay. The living room boasts a 180-degree sofa, perfect for enjoying the spectacular view or the equally spectacular television.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-luxuries\"><strong>Practical Luxuries<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walk in wardrobe. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Storage is never an issue here, with a spacious walk-in wardrobe accommodating the attire and accessories of two very well-dressed individuals. The suite also offers Bluetooth connectivity in the bathroom, allowing guests to enjoy their favourite music while preparing for a special event or business meeting.<\/p><p>Security is always paramount, and the large wall safe ensures that valuables, including high-end items like Rolex and Patek watches, are kept secure. The second bathroom offers an additional layer of comfort for those who value privacy.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-elevated-experience\"><strong>An Elevated Experience<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kitchenette complete with cocktails. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Situated on the 51st floor, the suite provides a mesmerising perspective of Hong Kong. The high vantage point means you never tire of gazing out at the bustling city below, whether you\u2019re relaxing in the suite or entertaining guests.<\/p><p>This incredible suite costs around $12,000 HKD per night, approximately $2,300 AUD. Considering the luxury and the exceptional experience, it represents great value for money. Living like royalty for a weekend or a week in Hong Kong is an experience that is well worth the price.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1133401550\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1156084203 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1156084203 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1133401550\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1156084203.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1133401550\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1156084203);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-spa-and-gymnasium-worthy-of-a-king-or-queen\">A Spa and gymnasium worthy of a king\u2026 or queen.<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">High-end health club amenities without the Fitness First creeps. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Renowned as one of the best hotel gyms, second only to Dubai\u2019s Atlantis The Royal, Yun Wellness offers a blend of amenities and modern equipment.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1944038542\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1470360410 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1470360410 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1944038542\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1470360410.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1944038542\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1470360410);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The changing rooms feature marble floors and electronic lockers. Complimentary bathrobes and deodorant are provided, ensuring a smooth transition from workout to work. The facilities include both an infrared sauna and a traditional sauna, offering options for post-exercise relaxation.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-8-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The gym has the latest Technogym equipment, ensuring you never have to wait for a bench. The hotel has even replaced bottled water with refill stations that track how many bottles have been saved from landfills, promoting environmental consciousness.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1489293303\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1772642955 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1772642955 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1489293303\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1772642955.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1489293303\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1772642955);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Then there\u2019s the spa\u2014wow. Just wow. We experienced the Million-Dollar Men\u2019s Facial by Dr. Burgener of Switzerland. Specifically designed for men\u2019s skin, this facial is cleansing, healing, and oil-controlling.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-13-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A spa treatment of gods and men. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>White and grey clays are applied to deeply cleanse, absorb oils and sebum, and provide nourishing minerals. This deep cleansing allows the skin to absorb hyaluronic-acid-rich serums, restoring hydration and soothing irritation fully.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1436632522\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1088581319 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1088581319 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1436632522\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1088581319.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1436632522\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1088581319);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>It was one hour of pure bliss in their spa sanctuary. We were greeted with complimentary ginger tea upon arrival and relaxed in the lounge area after our treatment. No joke \u2014 my skin has never looked better.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-15-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>At around $500 AUD for the hour, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend your downtime at the hotel. Go on. Treat yo\u2019self.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1986634346\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1442625688 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1442625688 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1986634346\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1442625688.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1986634346\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1442625688);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lobster-lords-bad-ass-buffets-and-a-breakfast-of-champions\">Lobster lords, bad-ass buffets and a breakfast of champions.<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-6-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breakfast on the 56th floor. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Under the watchful eye of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uweo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky<\/a>, the Island Shangri-La has some pretty big shoes to fill in the culinary stakes. What better way than to \u2018eat the ass out of a low-flying duck\u2019 than to try every restaurant over 36 hours. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-337756642\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_233136451 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_233136451 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-337756642\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_233136451.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-337756642\");});};adsQueue.push(load_233136451);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>To start this culinary journey, I visited <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/hongkong\/islandshangrila\/dining\/restaurants\/restaurant-petrus\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petrus on the 56th floor<\/a> for my one and only breakfast at the hotel. In true fashion, I chose something that wasn\u2019t on the menu.<\/p><p>6 egg whites, spinach, tomatoes. This recent health kick has made for boring eating, but the staff couldn\u2019t be happier to oblige.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-7-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>As a business traveller, it\u2019s easy to get swept up in eating crap, and especially after the gym workout and infrared sauna, I had grand ambitions of eating well that morning. That was until I spotted the Portugese tarts and croissants\u2026. Goodbye, calorie control for the day.\u00a0<\/p><p>Later that day, whilst planning my shopping trip at the Pacific Plaza, I opted to go off schedule and treat myself to Cafe Too. This restaurant within the hotel wouldn\u2019t be my first choice as I\u2019m not a buffet guy. <\/p><p>That said\u2026 it was awesome. Everything you can possibly think of was available, and the place was buzzing with families and friends all coming together for a five-star buffet experience.\u00a0Seafood, traditional Cantonese dishes and the desserts, yes, the desserts were fire. It cost me around $600 HKD for the buffet, and whilst I didn\u2019t overindulge, it would be awesome to come again and really get my eat on.\u00a0<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1814178202\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2065045413 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2065045413 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1814178202\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2065045413.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1814178202\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2065045413);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The food-a-thon didn\u2019t stop there: Chef Carey treated me to one hell of a last supper at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/hongkong\/islandshangrila\/dining\/restaurants\/lobster-bar-grill\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lobster Bar &amp; Grill<\/a>. The LBG is an upmarket steak and seafood restaurant that\u2019s perfect for surf and turf lovers like myself.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-788x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-788x1400.jpg 788w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-360x640.jpg 360w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-255x453.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_205824-480x853.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surf andturf. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-788x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-788x1400.jpg 788w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-360x640.jpg 360w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-255x453.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240613_214132-480x853.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choc lobster. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><p>Chef Carey welcomed us with a series of unique dishes like a full artichoke, something I\u2019d never experienced before, lobster bisque and finally, a full lobster and a perfectly cooked sirloin steak with a side of asparagus and mash potato. Pure bliss.\u00a0<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-914874252\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_980684795 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_980684795 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-914874252\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_980684795.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-914874252\");});};adsQueue.push(load_980684795);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The meal was finished with chocolate lobster claws and washed with more Veuve Cliquot.\u00a0<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-wrap-up\">The Wrap Up<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Island-Shangri-La-Hong-Kong-1-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not leaving. Ever. Photo: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Make no mistake, the Island Shangri-La is not for the faint-hearted. It\u2019s a luxurious hotel perfect for your next Hong Kong stopover. It\u2019s best enjoyed with your partner or family because there\u2019s so many cool little things I kept discovering even after 36 hours at the property.\u00a0<\/p><p>My biggest regret was having to leave at 2 a.m. to catch a flight to Europe and not getting to enjoy my final breakfast of egg whites and Portuguese tarts; a modern tragedy.\u00a0<\/p><p>Rest assured, there are a number of wonderful rooms available to suit most budgets. In our case, we scored the suite, and I will be back to sample it again.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Head over to their website to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/en\/hongkong\/islandshangrila\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out more of the hotel and what it has to offer.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Island Shangri-La Hotel offers an unparalleled blend of traditional Chinese elegance and modern luxury.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":487698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[237],"tags":[146406],"coauthors":[146229],"class_list":{"0":"post-487653","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487653\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487653"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=487653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}