This is a very nice hotel that has a lower profile than many of the other 5 star Kowloon properties but has alot to offer. Location is 2 minute walk from metro station, across from Shangri-La Hotel and 5 minute walk to Nathan Road (as a frequent HK visitor, being 5 minutes off Nathan Road is a good thing). The rooms are decent size for Hong Kong and the bathroom and bed are high quality. The service has been very good, more like a smaller hotel. One of the main attractions is a huge rooftop pool (25 meters long), rooftop jacuzzi, rooftop tennis court and a very good gym. There are a number of restaurants on the property and they are offering hotel guests 15% discounts, but naturally there are hundreds of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. I normally stay at Shangri La but found a much better price here, so I gave it a try based on Tripadvisor reviews.

Let me start (always an ominous start) by saying we had stayed at the Royal Garden about 6 times in the 1980's and 3 times in the 1990's.

It was fine, good even. Nothing wrong with it at all. it had all the same features that had made us return to it again and again in the past. Great service, lovely views, awesome atrium.

Its in a great position. About 10 slow minutes walk from Nathan RD, but so close to the harbour and right next to the hong kong history and science museums, it is in a great position.

HOWEVER, the rooms were not very large and unlike all the other hotels we visited on the Asian trip, we were not offered to upgrade (which we would pay for... not for free). The breakfast buffet which we took up on one day was the poorest on offer during our stay in Asia and certainly wasnt worth the 200HKD we paid for it .

If you are staying at the RG, may we suggest the restaurant called sticky fingers or the deli france across the road.they werent 10/10 but they were better than the RG in value for money.

We were only disappointed because in the 80's and 90's this hotel was at the top of tree. there was none better. They did nothing wrong, they were simply not at the same standard that they were then.

really gr8 hotel, travel to hk on business twice a year, lovely rooms, new ones on top floor are fab, hotel rooftop swimming pool can't be beaten, b/fast amazin............downside? some room views aren't great and didn't spend any evenings in the hotel restaurant or bars so not sure what they are like...

We stayed here for 3 nights and it was a brilliant place to stay in HK.

I booked hte place through a travel agent, and then closer to the time, noticed that there were special offers which made my booking look expensive. I contacted the hotel and explained that for the price I paid, suites were available. They were BRILLIANT and upgraded us to a suite - they were under no obligation to do so.

On arrival the reception staff were friendly and efficient and informative of the area. The Junior suite we got had a large lounge with double aspect outlook. Furniture was not 'modern' but comfortable with a nice sofa and a dining table and 42" tv.

The bedroom was smaller than I was expecting, but supremely comfortable. Another large tv in the bedroom as well!

The bathroom was clean with enough space. A great shower which was brilliant after a day of travelling through HK.

On my visit there, I had my b'day and the hotel sent a cake to the room - a pleasant surprise on my return in the evening.

I was unable to connect to the internet, and on enquiring, a member of staff came up to the room in less than 5 min, changed the settings on the laptop and I was onlin. She explained the change in the settings and left in an effiecient manner. Brilliant service.

I would pick this place again if / when I return to HK. Great location and excellent staff. The manager deserves credit for the way this hotel is run.