Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

This is one of the best hotels in the world that I've stayed in. I reserved a junior suite which, unlike most hotels, was actually a suite and not just a larger room. The executive lounge was also excellent.

The hotel had amazing service. We brought a toddler with us and they baby proofed the room before we arrived. Hands down a real 5 star hotel.

Location is at the center of the financial district facing the famous Victoria Harbor. Very convenient to take the ferry or subway. The rooms and lobby are luxurious and grand; however, the families in the room might need some upgrade such as replacing the wood blinds at the bathroom so they can be rolled up/ down with a touch of a button rather than pulling the old fashioned strings. The bathroom in my suite had a grand view of the harbor, but rolling the blinds up was quite a chore! Housekeeping did a great job as well other staff at the hotel, including the ones at the Mandarin Club Lounge. Wished the lounge would offer a wider dejection of food and drinks. It seemed quite limited compared to other club level lounges at other hotels in Hong Kong. Overall, it’s a more traditional hotel and luxurious.