We didn't spend much time at the hotel because it in a great location. You can catch the sub into Hong Kong, or take the other train inland. Both terminals are very close. The hotel is located right in the the heart of shopping in Kowloon. The only complaints with this hotel is the hard beds and cold hot tub.

Stayed at the Royal Plaza Hotel from March 29th-April 6th. Overall experiece very positive.

The Location...
Centrally located in Mongkok, some might not find it as convenient as TST location but since the attached KCR (railway line) has merged with MTR (subway system) recently, it makes connections to the MTR mainlines quite easy. Street market is only two blocks away and if you don't like to use the Mongkok East (old KCR station) you may elect to walk to the Mongkok MTR station by way of pedestrian bridge (apprix. 7 mins of walking). The attached shopping mall offers a great range of restaurants, food outlets and shops.

If you are taking the Airport Express train from the airport, get off at the Kowloon station and take the free Airport Express shuttle bus no. K6. It takes you right to the front door of the hotel.

The Buiding...
Hotel was built in the '90s so some minor wear is starting to show. The interior is full of marble fixtures that makes it look more than a 3-star hotel. There is an outdoor swimming pool and water temperature is kept constantly at 28C.

Amenities...
There is a health club/spa, swimming pool and business centre. Executive floor is located on the 18th floor. I have never tried the Chinese Restaurant there but if you take advantage of the long-stay package (available for 1 week and 2 weeks), you 'll get 15-20 % discount on hotel restaurants. A free shuttle service to Tsim Sha Tsui is also available though I have not taken advantage of this service.

The Room...
I travelled with two other people and we opted for the family room which has 1 queen size bed (not the King size as mentioned on the hotel website) and a twin bed. Linens were crisp and furniture well maintained for the age of the hotel. They have upgraded all TVs to LCDs TVs. The room is quite big by HK standards (unlike what you'll get in TST). I do find the beds quite comfortable. Bathroom toiletries, note pads, pens etc were replaced daily.

The only thing that I find unacceptable was the condition of the bathroom. There were stains, mildew in several places and management needs to keep a closer eye on the condition of the aging bathrooms.

Overall...
It was a very pleasant stay at the Royal Plaza. Staff was consistently courteous and the hotel rates were good for the location and size of the rooms. I do find the services on par with many more expensive hotels around HK. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone who 'd like to stay in a less touristy (but more authentic) area in the city.

I together with my elderly mom and best friend stayed at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong from April 5-8, 2008 and it was stay fit for Royalty! I love the interiors from the lobby to the hallways to the rooms! When I arrived, there was a long queue at the check-in counter but service was truly efficient. We stayed in a family room (one single and one queen sized bed) which I booked thru www.agoda.com. I thought I got a bargain but when I checked the hotel website I found out that I paid slightly higher so better reserve thru www.royalplaza.com.hk/ to get a better deal! My deal comes without breakfast but you can go to any restaurant nearby!

The room was big and spacious. The bathroom is quite small but it was okay that way. I love the air-conditioning because It really works! My room can be freezing cold if I want to! TV is a flat screen LCD so it’s quite modern!

The hotel has a lot of interesting places to go for shopping around. First is the Grand Century Place which is integrated to the hotel with shops and restaurants plus a food court! The flower goldfish, Fa Yuen Street and Ladies Markets are also around.

Transportation wise there is the MTR which is just located down stairs and another line, the Mongkok station which is like a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Yes it’s quite far to some of the happening places but it has a very nice and FREE shuttle bus service that goes to Tsim Sha Tui (drop off at Harbour City, a luxury mall and The Peninsula Hotel which is near the Clock Tower, Avenue of Stars, the Star Ferry Pier and the observation deck) and back to the hotel. The first bus from the hotel leaves at 7:30 am and the last bus going back to the hotel (pick-up is at the Peninsula Hotel drop off where other hotel shuttle service use) is at 9:30 p.m.

Just right outside the lobby (a 30 second walk) is the K6 drop-off and pick-up point of the Airport express shuttle service which will bring you to the Kowloon Station of the Airport Express, the fastest trains to and from the airport so if you are staying at this hotel the best and most comfortable option is to take the Airport express. Currently they are offering discounts as much as 40% off for groups of 2, 3, and 4! But if you’re on a budget, you can take the A21 bus for only HK$33 one-way that drops you to Prince Edward West Street which is just around 15-20 minute walk.

The Staff is courteous and very helpful. You might encounter language problems with some housekeeping staff but it’s forgettable.

I truly recommend this hotel to everyone!

Don't be put off by hotel's location, Airport Express to Kowloon and the K6 coach to the hotel's front door takes care of your arrival and departure, and the local MTR station (less than 10 minutes stroll through the flower market) gives rapid access to much of Kowloon and the main island attractions.

The hotel room (Superior) was just that....large, well furnished, spotless with crisp laundry and deep feather pillows. The food choice (served on a buffet, come and come again basis) was outstanding, it was well cooked and thoughtfully presented.

The staff were universally attentive and polite with no hint (as suggested by one or two others) of a "don't care" attitude. We were rapidly and efficiently booked in, greeted by every staff member with a genuine smile, and when it came to paying the bill we were truly amazed at how little the whole experience had cost us.

We ourselves are quite "picky" people but we would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to even our most fastidious of friends. True, it is not a second Peninsula but it is certainly the best hotel we've stayed in for many years.