Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay by IHG

Stayed in a King Executive Suite having managed to score an upgrade with an IHG Suite Upgrade Voucher. Wasn't really sure what to expect as I don't normally book such large/luxurious rooms but overall was really pleased with the room. The suite itself was huge, divided neatly into two halves. One half had the bedroom and bathroom, whilst the other had a large sitting area, workspace and a second toilet for guests. This in particular I really appreciated as it meant you could have some friends around in your suite but they would never need to go into your personal bedroom/bathroom area. The decor was nice - perhaps not the most trendy or modern but certainly very comfortable and well lit. The main bathroom had two basins (which I believe is the standard for such rooms) and the shower was good, with very little or no water leaking out of the shower cubicle. One minor criticism is that the secondary toilet didn't have any hand towels provided, which might make it a bit awkward if someone uses the toilet and then realises they can't dry their hands afterwards... The workspace was good, and there were plenty of sockets in the suite for charging. I liked that there was an instant hot water dispenser provided in the room with instructions provided, which takes away the question of whether the tap water is drinkable or not! Likewise there was a Nespresso coffee machine too which looked good. All the usual amenities like slippers etc. were provided as one would expect. The bed was really comfortable and I had no problem getting a good night's sleep. The air conditioning was perhaps slightly temperamental when you adjusted the temperature, but at least it definitely worked! The view over Happy Valley racecourse was stunning, although the controls to close the curtains were fiddly to use and required some trial and error as there were no instructions available. The service was fine and unremarkable (not a bad thing of course!), but the housekeeping were attentive. One morning, when they noticed the do not disturb sign on the door, they left a note outside saying they had come do housekeeping but obviously hadn't entered, and that I could call reception to get them to come back later. The wifi was quite fast and the hotel gym was OK. Location was excellent, a 5 minute walk from the MTR and numerous shopping centres/eateries nearby in the bustling Causeway Bay area. You couldn't really ask for a better location in my opinion. The room was quiet and well soundproofed at night though. Overall a really good stay and I wouldn't hesitate to book here again.