Hotel Jen Hong Kong by Shangri-La

The four-pearl Hotel Jen Hong Kong occupies a high-rise glass building located in a busy, urban area of Hong Kong. The vibe here is understated chic, with modern, bright interiors and large windows letting in sunlight and offering sweeping views of the Hong Kong skyline and harbor from almost all the public areas of the hotel, including the fitness center and Club Lounge. Escalators from the ground floor lead upstairs to reception, a spacious and bright area simply decorated in light beige tones without any superfluous frills. There's a long wooden reception counter for checking guests in, while a casual bar space occupies the other end of the lobby. The hotel is popular with couples visiting Hong Kong as leisure travelers, as well as business travelers. 

Hotel Jen Hong Kong is located in a busy area of the Western District of Hong Kong island, only a seven-minute walk to HKU Station on the MTR subway line, from where it’s easy to travel to any part of the island, including popular tourist districts like Central, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay. There are many shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Hong Kong International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. 

• Seven-minute walk to HKU Station on the MTR subway line
• 21-minute subway ride to Hong Kong Park
• 23-minute subway ride to Central District
• 24-minute subway ride to Wan Chai District
• 27-minute subway ride to Tsim Sha Tsui District
• 28-minute subway ride to Causeway Bay District
• 28-minute subway ride to Victoria Park
• 29-minute subway ride to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
• 36- minute subway ride to Hong Kong Stadium
• Seven-minute drive to Hong Kong Station
• 24-minute drive to Hong Kong Disneyland
• 30-minute drive to Hong Kong International Airport

Rooms at Hotel Jen Hong Kong are compact, but comfortable and spotlessly clean. The decor is minimalist, decorated in soft gray and white tones. Gray carpets and walls contrast with the crisp, white bed linens. A long seat cushion runs the length of the window, creating a cozy window seat with views of the city skyline and harbor beyond. Some rooms have good-sized bathrooms decked out in light beige tiling with shower/tub combos, while others like the Club Harbour View Rooms have vanity sinks located in the hall, plus separate shower stalls and toilet cubicles. The Club Suites have partitioned rooms, featuring kitchenettes (with full fridges, microwaves, and cutlery drawers), large walk-in showers and in-room bathtubs, and living areas. All rooms have electric kettles to make tea and coffee, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, ironing facilities, toiletries and hairdryers in the bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. 

Although it lacks a spa, the Hotel Jen Hong Kong checks off most of the other features expected for an upscale hotel. Café Malacca, the on-site restaurant serving Malaysian and Singaporean street cuisine, is listed as a "Bib Gourmand" restaurant in the 2015 Michelin Guide. However, the breakfast offered at the hotel (which is not included in the rate) does not get enthusiastic reviews, and past guests have found it to be less than a good value. Another notable feature is the rooftop 16-meter (52-foot) swimming pool, which has panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline and the harbor area plus areas for lounging and sunbathing. The hotel also has a fully equipped fitness center open 24 hours, with tall floor-to-ceiling windows also offering scenic views of the harbor. Guests who have booked the exclusive Club Rooms can enjoy the extra perks offered in the Club Lounge, including a breakfast buffet, free drinks and snacks throughout the day, free laundry pressing, concierge services, and an evening cocktail hour. The Shuttle Bus service provides an hourly airport pick-up and drop-off service for an extra fee, as well as a free shuttle service to Hong Kong Station and the central business district. The business center has two computers available for guests’ use, and there’s a free Wi-Fi connection throughout the hotel.