ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL Reviews: Everything Guests Say

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ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL 📍 1 Yuen Hong Street, Hong Kong 5 Star Hotels in Hong Kong Rating: ★ 9.4 1,582 total reviews 324 relevant reviews Book this hotel

Of the 1,582 reviews we analysed for ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL, 324 contained useful, specific feedback about the accommodation. We’ve sorted these comments by topic to make it easier to understand what guests liked, disliked, and noticed during their stays.

We excluded 1,258 reviews from the detailed analysis because they contained little or no specific information about the guest experience.

Overall: What guests say

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Reviews repeatedly praise Alva Hotel’s cleanliness, modern design, comfort, friendly and responsive service, river views, transport access, laundry, and value. It suits Shatin events and quieter stays, though it is somewhat distant from central Hong Kong, prices can feel high, and some guests found service below five-star expectations.

The overall hotel is not bad, there is a 7-Eleven downstairs, and there is an airport bus that can be taken at the entrance. It may take 5 to 8 minutes on foot to the nearest subway station, and it is a bit far from the city center.

★ 9.0Family with Children

With some comments we made after our 4th visit in October/November last year, the General Manager Mr Derek But did take our comments seriously and took positive actions making our stay very comfortable and we are grateful for it.

★ 10.0Couples

The hotel is quite new, the service is also very good, and there is a shuttle bus that goes directly to the Imperial Hotel, where there is a particularly large mall, making dining and entertainment very convenient.

★ 8.0Family with Children

This is the first time ever I stay at hotel in Hong Kong! But with my past 25+ years experience staying hotels at Las Vegas, I really want to say this hotel not bad at all.

★ 10.0Family

Since we were staying during the very busy festive period it would be unfair to level any criticism of a team that were obviously working hard to deliver great service to all of the hotel guests.

★ 9.0Couple

We stayed for more than two weeks during the Christmas and New Year holidays and whilst the hotel was always busy the service provided by the ALVA hotel team was really very good.

★ 9.0Couple

Loved the courteous and awesome mannered staff who held doors open for me, helped me no matter what I needed, again lovely lovely staff!!

★ 9.0Extended Group

I also really like the simplicity of the hotel, not overly, unnecessarily grand, instead it is cosy, warm and has a home feel.

★ 9.0Family with Children

On my first stay at this hotel, I was impressed by its serene, comfortable and clean atmosphere, which are definitely it.

★ 10.0Couple

It is remniscent of Royal Park Hotel (same hotel group) but much newer in terms of decor and facilities.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The hotel is a joy to stay in, so clean, so modern and overall just great.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The cost is a bit high but similar to the cost in São Paulo.

★ 10.0Couple

Lovely decor and comfortable environment/vibe, if a little cramped compared to older hotels.

★ 9.0Family with Children

I am satisfied with my stay and will return in the future.

★ 6.0Extended Group

It was beautiful. Having a 7-Eleven on the first floor is convenient.

★ 2.0Solo Traveller

Great to have a small up market supermarket store inside the hotel.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Excellent hotel experience in the more suburban area of Hong Kong.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

Very good and comfortable hotel for business meetings in Hong Kong.

★ 9.0Couple

We will be staying in the same hotel again next time.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I think I will book this hotel for my next visit.

★ 10.0

Was a good price for what was given and provided.

★ 9.0Couple

Alva hotel feels like home because of your efforts!

★ 10.0Solo Travel

How about people who don't read english or Chinese?

★ 7.0Family with Children

Very happy to stay at this hotel 👍

★ 10.0Family with Children

Great base to stay to explore Hong Kong.

★ 9.0Family with Children

I would recommend this hotel to anyone!

★ 9.0Family with Children

Otherwise, the hotel is new and clean.

★ 10.0Family

Perfect stay, would stay here again.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

It offers excellent value for money.

★ 10.0Family

Alva is not 5 star hotel.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Rooms: What guests say

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Rooms are repeatedly described as clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and spacious by Hong Kong standards, with comfortable beds, good showers, quiet interiors, and some attractive river or mountain views. However, some family/connecting rooms are extremely small; recurring concerns include cigarette or drain odors, carpet stains, cold rooms, dated furniture, and bathroom privacy or maintenance issues.

A twin room suggests that it accommodates two guests, but there is only one chair, so the other person must sit on the bed, and it seems to discourage guests from eating in the room since the table and chair cannot accommodate two people sitting down to eat at the same time.

★ 5.0Couple

That bad comment for what I mentioned was I didn’t like to stay in the very low Floor like 3 Floor, and I was expected that I should be booked in 20 Floor or 22 Floor, and not the lower Ground Floor like 3 Floor.

★ 7.0Couple

Room: When I first checked in, there was a faint musty smell that needed ventilation; there was a bit of noise from the air conditioning at night; the lighting arrangement was not very reasonable, there was no dim reading light with its own switch.

★ 8.0Family with Children

We asked for a room on a higher floor with the view on the river and the receptionist arranged it without a question, as well as putting all our friends at the same floor.

★ 9.0Extended Group

The bathroom was much larger than expected and it definitely felt like a luxury with double sinks and a large shower with 3 different shower head settings.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The carpets, it is a relatively modern and new hotel, I have stayed before but the room this time was stained, it lacked cleaning.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

Rooms were a little noisy you could hear all the people going in and out of their rooms and when walking past.

★ 10.0Couple

Although the lost property only costed a few hundred, I do not feel secured to live in this hotel again.

★ 4.0Couple

As a designer I really appreciated the simple clean yet functional design of the room, spacious by HK standards.

★ 10.0Business

Each room has it's own TV, and the room has kettle, coffee pod machine, mini fridge and microwave.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The room had a fantastic sound isolation because we hardly heard any sound made by the neighbours.

★ 9.0Family with Children

It's feel more comfort and convenient as I normally stay at least few days each time.

★ 7.0Couple

The shower stall had a constant cigarette smell (hotel is supposed to be smoke free).

★ 8.0Family

The room size and especially the bathroom are extremely spacious, it also felt clean.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We booked a room with a river view, but was not offered one.

★ 8.0Couple

Liked rooms as they were modern and comfortable with very good bathroom facilities.

★ 8.0Partner

The room was very nice and spacious and everything was very modern.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Very good rooms and nice staff but room was too cold

★ 7.0Couple

The rooms were just set up for two adults as well.

★ 5.0Family with Children

I like the apartment that we stayed at for 5 nights.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The view of the Shek Mun river was nice too.

★ 10.0Friends Getaway

Although the toilet had a door, there was no lock.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The rooms were of a good size, comfortable and clean.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Room size is also big compared hotel in city.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Hotel room is clean and daily housekeeping is good.

★ 10.0Partner

The room is clean and tidy and quiet

★ 8.0Partner

The clean and spacious room, comfortable bed.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Spacious room makes us feel at home.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We had a great stay at Alva.

★ 9.0Couple

Great sized rooms with modern amenities.

★ 10.0Business

Staff: What guests say

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Guests most often describe staff as friendly, helpful, attentive, and professional, especially at reception, concierge, and housekeeping; several praise quick problem-solving and named employees. However, reviews also report impersonal or rude service, poor communication and limited explanations, plus rushed housekeeping with missed cleaning. Experiences vary considerably by department and employee.

A friend got hurt on the knee while outside and called the front desk to ask if there was any wound cleaning solution available, and unexpectedly, they sent two staff members with a first aid kit to the room to help examine and treat the wound.

★ 8.0Extended Group

The stuff, some of them, has no friendliness, during our check-in the reception guy doesn’t give any information about the room floor, breakfast place and time, MTR shuttle bus, so I mean no information at all about what kind of additional amenities the hotel has.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Check-out: On that day, shortly after 5, we were the only ones there. The reception staff had already seen us but instead of first asking which room we were checking out from, they prioritized finding the information they needed, which did not feel good.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Had informed them that one of the guests had a birthday that month, and when we returned to the hotel room after dinner, we surprisingly found a 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' sign hanging at the window.

★ 8.0Extended Group

I'd like to especially thank Susan who works in the nights who has always made our stay even better by being such a great person!

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Unfortunately, we had to leave, he immediately arranged a taxi and also walked with me to put the luggage in the trunk.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Everyone from the front desk, the concierge, the dining room, the cleaning crew, and maintenance works are extremely courteous and helpful.

★ 10.0Family

I felt that the staff at the front desk were only convenient for themselves, not convenient for the customers.

★ 6.0Family with Young Children

The reception was helpful and granted a room on the high floor after my request upon booking.

★ 10.0Business

He asked me, as I was done paying, if I had previously ate the breakfast buffet

★ 6.0Couples

Thanks to Hinson for always greeting me so kindly after my long journey from America.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

Staff are most friendly and helful to see guests leaving the hotel with satisfaction.

★ 8.0

The staff lacked empathy and they seemed like they're forced to be working.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Wonderful staff who do their best to welcome you and lovely clean rooms.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The staff at reception looks like they are very young and inexperienced.

★ 9.0Couple

I’m also amazed by the orderly and professional solution they provided.

★ 10.0Family

Service throughout my stay was consistently excellent, welcoming, and responsive.

★ 10.0Family

I recieved two counts of poor attitute during my stay

★ 6.0Couples

Staff are friendly and professional even with demanding hotel guests.

★ 6.0Partner

They gave me a lesson why I shouldn't use them.

★ 6.0Couple

Staff at the hotel are generally helpful and polite

★ 10.0Family with Children

It's not what I expect from a well-managed hotel.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The staff in ALVA are friendly and welcoming.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The staffs there and the services are excellent.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The housekeeping staff are amazing especially Angela.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The staff were extremely friendly and polite.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Reception and Concierge staff were friendly.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

The staff were nice and helpful.

★ 10.0Friends Getaway

Most staff is helpful and friendly.

★ 8.0

Staff were excellent- friendly and professional.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Location: What guests say

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The hotel is in a quiet, greener Sha Tin setting with two MTR stations roughly 5–10 minutes away, airport buses nearby or at the entrance, and a frequent shuttle. It offers river, mountain, cycling and hiking access, local malls and eateries, but central Hong Kong and major attractions typically require 30–40 minutes by MTR.

Close to the MTR station: coming out of the Shek Mun Village exit B at Shek Mun Station, you will see the hotel. After crossing the bridge, turn left at the first intersection to reach the hotel's ground floor, with the lobby for check-in on the first floor.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The location is a bit out of the way if you're thinking of doing the tourist spots on the island, but not too much of an issue with the free shuttle service to the huge shopping mall and the nearest underground station.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Though quite far from most tourist destinations, Alva by Royal Hotel has a bus stop right in front of it that connects directly to the airport and a few other routes, and 2 nearby train stations (Sheck Mun & City One).

★ 10.0Family

The hotel is near a bus stop and there is a convenience store right downstairs, and two MTR stations about an eight-ten minute walk away, but otherwise there isn't a ton in the immediate vicinity.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Hotel is perfect for those who prefer to stay away from the busy part of town, while enjoying the convenience of wide variety of restaurant options nearby and easy access to public transportation.

★ 10.0Family

A bit far from Mongkok Area but we managed since there's a free shuttle going to MTR Station and its fine with us since we can also explore places outside Mongkok Area.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Furthermore, the shuttle service to these MTR stations, or to the Royal Park Plaza hotel and its shopping center, park, and the temple of the 10,000 Buddhas is a real plus.

★ 10.0Couple

City one station is nearby a bus depot so walking around that area might be a little tricky that’s why we prefer Shek Mun station.

★ 9.0Extended Group

For travellers compareng or going to the airport, Alva Hotel is strategically located on the bus route of A41, an airport regular bus.

★ 9.0Couple

It is a five or six minute walk from Shimen Station, which is acceptable, but you have to cross a bridge.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

The structure is very close to the metro and the bus stop that takes you back to the airport.

★ 10.0Couple

Last thing: except for the little side river (canal) I'd say the views and surroundings are not so enjoyable.

★ 8.0Couple

Although it is less than 10 minutes walk from the train station, the actual location has nothing around.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Free hotel shuttle bus service is available to Shek Mun MRT within 5 mins to reach there.

★ 8.0Extended Group

Location but I was aware that the location was not easily accessible when I booked the hotel.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Hotel has a shuttle to the nearest metro station which made trips to Kowloon very convenient.

★ 10.0Business

The hotel's location is excellent and very convenient, with easy access to all types of transportation.

★ 6.0Extended Group

A bit of a walk for older people for MTR especially when the weather isn’t great.

★ 7.0Family with Children

The hotel is in a quiet location with two nearby stations, making it very convenient.

★ 9.0Couple

It was centrally located to the MTR and local restaurants right behind the MTR station.

★ 9.0Couple

Hong Kong is not very big, so it’s not too far to go anywhere.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

Nearby shopping centres are full of restaurants but nothing else if you fancy shopping.

★ 7.0Family with Children

There is also a bus station nearby that takes you to the airport.

★ 9.0Couple

A 7/11 convenience store in located at the ground floor of the hotel.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The hotel is about a 30-minute ride by metro/MTR from Kowloon/Victoria Harbour.

★ 5.0Couple

There is a bus route to the airport of very low cost.

★ 10.0Partner

We stayed for 10 nights and enjoyed the surrounding area much.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Considering the location and transport connections, the trip was good.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Maybe more buses to new town plaza would be good

★ 10.0Family with Children

Easily accessible from the airport with an airport bus

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Facilities: What guests say

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Guests repeatedly praise the clean, modern facilities, rooftop pool, gym, free bicycles, self-service laundry, water dispensers on every floor, and convenient 7-Eleven. Drawbacks include occasional pool closures, costly laundry, no bottled water or loan adapters, confusing elevators, worn carpets, limited changing rooms, and inconsistent shuttle availability.

We also wanted a quick 10 minute dip, so arrived at the pool at 5.40 knowing the pool was going to be cleaned at 6, and the lifeguards told us no and pointed to the sign saying the pool closes between 6-7pm for cleaning, even though it was 5.40.

★ 10.0Extended Group

The “swimming” pool was not fit for purpose as it was crowded with children and the staff made to attempt to clear the way for anyone who actually wanted to swim. there should have been a lane put up to divide swimmer from those just there for recreation.

★ 4.0Young Couple

The drinking water needs to be filled outside, and since I was staying in the larger corner room, the water dispenser was set quite far away, which was somewhat inconvenient. I suggest setting up 1 or 2 more, as the floor is quite large anyway.

★ 9.0Couple

Sometimes areas such as the terrace were closed and when we went to go our staff would point to the sign which said the times it was closed, but the current time was within the opening hours.

★ 10.0Extended Group

The only thing that I think could improve hygiene was to replace the thick carpet from the walkway. It feels like the thick carpet is a perfect place for trapping moist, dirt and bacteria over time.

★ 9.0Family with Children

There's a great work space next to the reception desks with a very long table, power sockets, a printer, a couple of iMacs and comfy seating, great for working and for people watching.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

There's even free bikes for residents, from electric, traditional pedal to smaller bikes for children, to use in the purpose made cycle park with interesting winding paths, gradients etc. alongside the riverside.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

They have no lounge and don't allow to eat in the common areas despite the tables being set empty and despite the fact that they sell food in the same area.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

The shower also got blocked and totally flooded the bathroom, however maintenance did come very quickly to unblock and then room service came to finish-up leaving the bathroom dry and spotless.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

There was a pad that controlled all the amenities in the room, allowing you to order everything, but now it's gone, replaced by two separate QR codes in different locations.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The hotel does not provide bottled water, but there is a machine on each floor where you can refill your water bottle, which is a very good arrangement.

★ 8.0Family with Children

First stay offered daily coffee coupons and two daily soft drinks, Second time only daily coffee coupons. Third time, just one day coffee coupon for a 7-day period.

★ 6.0Couple

Their commitment to sustainability is evident from the water fountain installed on each floor, the way cutlery/ towels/ mini bar items are made available.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The Filtered water in the corridors I think it makes it sustainable by avoiding the consumption of plastic for us foreigners.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The hotel can't lend an adapter to charge phones and expect customers purchase adapters they will use only once.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

The greenery around the hotel makes it pleasant for us to take a walk during our free time

★ 10.0Family with Children

Only small individual changing bath room at the pool and no spacious female/male changing rooms.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The free bicycle rental was great for seeing more of Shatin and the neighbouring towns.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The room's current amenities are insufficient to make up for its geographical shortcomings.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

I did raise this with staff but there was nothing they could do.

★ 8.0Extended Group

The hotel rates felt excessive given its location and the provided facilities.

★ 5.0Family with Children

Very good atmosphere in Hotel and enjoyable for the facilities inside.

★ 10.0Family

They need to tell every customer how to use on arrival.

★ 8.0

Otherwise, I would recommend the many different restaurants in the area.

★ 8.0Couple

The Water Dispenser. Lots of water instead of the traditional bottled.

★ 9.0Couple

Things that we didn’t get to do much back home.

★ 8.0Family with Children

There is a drinking water machine in the hallway

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

In the Hotel food & restaurants are super overpriced.

★ 5.0Couple

Good facilities. Pool, fitness, laundry room etc.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The property was clean and tidy,

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Breakfast: What guests say

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Breakfast reviews are mixed: many praise the extensive Asian and Western buffet, taste, and made-to-order eggs or noodles, while recurring criticisms cite repetitive, limited choices, weak Western and vegetarian options, inconsistent quality, poor coffee, and dishes running out. Several guests also report unexpected charges, including $40 per person and extra fees for children.

We were “allocated” a breakfast slot of 7am- 8.15am. totally unacceptable that we have no choice of breakfast slot and we’re allocated this too early a slot. At the breakfast itself we were reminded with about 15 minutes of our slot left that that we had to get out at 8.15. extremely rude treatment to a paying customer

★ 4.0Young Couple

It was ok but not particularly good; expect very little in terms of selection - coffee was poor quality, croissants were greasy, no omelettes to order, no muesli, natural yoghurt (no other flavours), only 2 kinds of sliced fruit.

★ 7.0Couple

Everything was amazing only breakfast I booked for 8 people including breakfast after check in ask me to pay for 2 because my reservation only for 6 but I booked for 8 people including breakfast.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The breakfast buffet will leave me with a slight taste of unfinished pleasure...perhaps I arrived too late, just before 9:30 AM, since the buffet empties - in no time - by ten o'clock sharp...

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

My mum told me that buffet is very good value for the money. Unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to try this time. I definitely want to try on my next trip.

★ 8.0Partner

I have coeliac disease and, although I provided my own bread, with toaster bags, and crackers, there were eggs, ham, salad and melon etc which I felt safe to eat.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

I booked through Booking.com, breakfast included, however when I arrive for breakfast I was advised breakfast was not included and it was an additional $40 per person each day.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

For example, hardly any cold cuts of cheese and sausage, yogurts with water as the main ingredient, and nothing real in the cereal aisle (only cereals from Kellogs/Nestle).

★ 8.0Couple

The selection is enough to have a good full meal to start the day although some are excessively repeating (like the bacon, ham, and sausages).

★ 7.0Family with Children

Adult included breakfast (kids under 5 free, with small 10% discount for other) was a bonus for days we needed eat earlier before travelling out.

★ 9.0Family with Children

There's a lady that cooks eggs to your liking and makes bowls of soup noodles to your request (based on the selections for the morning).

★ 9.0Family with Children

During the National Day holiday, there were too many people for breakfast, and if you went too late, a lot of the dishes were gone.

★ 8.0Family with Children

I anyway paid for my kid's breakfast (extra $18 / day) for it's also important part for the kid to enjoy for a hotel stay.

★ 9.0Family with Children

For a 5-star hotel, the selection and quality of the food at breakfast as well as the presentation were not adequate in our opinion.

★ 5.0Couple

Breakfast: Mostly meat dishes, very few vegetables; limited variety of fruits; the quality of the same dishes is not consistently stable each day.

★ 8.0Family with Children

The selection is quite varied, nonetheless...if the option seems pricey to you, you can skip it and go have your coffee outside...

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The lady frying eggs was not friendly in several occasions when I asked her to prepare eggs for me.

★ 8.0Family with Children

It did mentioned in the booking information with small texts, which make the enjoyable journey a bit upset.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Being a vegetarian I felt there was bare options when it came to food during breakfast.

★ 8.0Couple

The only thing that makes us unhappy is the quality of the breakfast, it's terrible quality!

★ 5.0Couple

The breakfast did not meet my expectations: the selection was okay, but rather mediocre.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The breakfast was good and diverse, but rather weak in the continental direction.

★ 8.0Couple

I feel bad going forward no more buffet in the hotel.

★ 7.0Couple

I booked a room for myself and my kid with breakfast.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The first count was from my first and only breakfast

★ 6.0Couples

No Hot tea they have to add in the menu.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The breakfast options were limited and not as advertised.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The breakfast options were excellent and very varied.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Buffet breakfast is of a relatively good spread

★ 10.0Family with Children

Kids are not included for the breakfast.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Transport: What guests say

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The A41 airport bus stops directly outside, making airport access easy and affordable. The nearest MTR stations are generally a manageable 5–10-minute walk, while free shuttles serve stations, shopping areas, and Shatin. However, the hotel is outside the center, journeys take 30–45 minutes, and shuttle frequency, hours, destinations, and reliability are recurring concerns.

Coming from the airport, I first took the A41 bus if I remember correctly and got off one stop before the terminus in the Sha Tin district, then from there I took the subway and got off at the City One station...and finally walked to the Alve hotel which is about 600 meters away.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

I liked that there are available and useful bus stops that made the location easy to go to (direct service to the airport and the likes) plus there is a free scheduled shuttle going to some locations.

★ 7.0Family with Children

All this information will allow other travelers wishing to avoid taxi fares to have an idea of the rather long journey - just over an hour - that awaits them to get there.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

There is two MTR’s located close by however to get to TST and HK island does take time like 30/45 minutes or so, after they’re closed you’ll have to taxi.

★ 9.0Couple

The hotel is a bit far from the subway station; although there is a shuttle bus, if you come back from the subway, you need to take a detour.

★ 8.0Family with Children

I used the shuttle bus to Shimen Station nearby, but on the way back it was late and they refused to let me on! I took a taxi home.

★ 2.0Solo Traveller

The free hotel shuttle was also very useful (if we timed it correctly) to get you to the Shek Mun station or other listed locations.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Although the location is far from the centre, they provide a free shuttle bus to take you to the metro station and close to center.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Public transport stations/ facilities are within walking distance from the hotel, so for sightseeing and shopping are no problem for tourists of all ages.

★ 8.0

The bus stop from HK Airport goes directly to the property when you take the A41, making the trip from the airport a breeze.

★ 10.0

There were free shuttles from the hotel to the shatin plaza, nearest mtr and to West Kowloon to change to mtr for the airport.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Whilst there was a shuttle service, it is probably not frequent enough for the location of the hotel and the purposes of our stay.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Problem was the free transport didn't stop at Sha Tin and we ended wasting time to grab a taxi to Sha Tin Station.

★ 9.0Couple

To go shopping or to visit tourist spots, you’d have to drive or take the shuttle bus provided free from the hotel.

★ 8.0Family

The subway is only a 10 minutes walk away and can get you to the central in half an hour.

★ 10.0Family

There is a free airport shuttle bus, but there are only a few buses a day from Kowloon Station.

★ 2.0Solo Traveller

We ended up using a taxi far more than I would have if we stayed at Royal Park instead.

★ 9.0Family with Children

If the shuttle bus service can expand to few more popular locations and longer hours will be much better.

★ 10.0

Nearest MTR (tube/local train), was 10mins walk away, there is a SevenEleven at the base of the hotel.

★ 10.0

The walk to the nearest mtr stations were not too bad if it doesn’t downpour with rain.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The many plus points are the airport bus (A41) directly outside the hotel if travel light.

★ 10.0Family

Had pre booked taxi from airport but returned to airport by bus from nearby stop.

★ 9.0Couple

The shuttle bus has been very punctual and effective to me.

★ 8.0Family with Children

The shuttle is on time and goes to couple of metros.

★ 8.0Partner

I like the shuttle service to Shatin and the MTR.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Ease of travel to rail station via shuttle buses

★ 10.0Family with Children

It also has quick access to the subway.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

Shuffle bus to nearby Shatin was handy.

★ 10.0Partner

5-10 mins walk to the MRT station.

★ 10.0Family

Close to the subway station.

★ 10.0Couple

Pool: What guests say

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The rooftop pool is a recurring highlight, praised for cleanliness, maintenance, city or river views, and a quiet atmosphere; it is described as roughly 25–30 metres long. Frequent drawbacks include closure in winter, rain, thunderstorms, or maintenance, limited hours, advance reservations, and water that can be too cold or unheated.

They didn't turn on the heated pool function and that's a disappointment; the whole time we stayed there, it's not hot Summer so we didn't actually use it much at all because it's not heated, heated pool is a part of the selling point / attraction (especially the night skylight view) to us.

★ 10.0Partner

I believe the hotel design is flawed, the outdoor pool is narrow and although it is heated, it still isn't suitable for swimming in winter and spring unless you are accustomed to winter swimming.

★ 5.0Couple

Heads up in case of unstable weather: we couldn't enjoy the pool as it's outdoors and most of the time the thunderstorm signal was on force.

★ 8.0Couple

Was disappointed that the pool was being serviced (could have done with email to let me know - given it's a 5* hotel).

★ 10.0

What a shame, as it was supposed to be the highlight of the stay; the children were a little sad about it.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Also the Swimming Pool very clean and swimming pool staff so friendly, and I have to give them the credit.

★ 7.0Couple

Key highlights for us were the rooftop swimming pool with a great view of the nearby river and distant hills.

★ 7.0Couple

The swimming pool was basically good, not huge, but on the roof and relatively long, I estimate about 30 meters.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

I appreciated the rooftop pool, which also has a nice view over the Sha Tin district.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

The swimming pool was closed ("due to too much wind" although there was little to notice...)

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

It didn’t say anything when booking that the pool would be closed because of ‘winter month’.

★ 6.0Couple

The pool at the hotel in the capital operated by the same group is much larger.

★ 5.0Couple

Very nice swimming pool on the rooftop with a fantastic view over the city.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The swimming pool was not in use because it was winter, Christmas time.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Luckily you can work it off with a swim on the rooftop pool

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The top floor swimming pool is not busy and the view is good.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Need to extend the hours of the swimming pool, close too early.

★ 10.0Family

However, it was closed at the slightest sign of an impending thunderstorm.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

It will be much more enjoyable if the pool is heated up.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Had been looking forward to a roof top morning swim each day.

★ 10.0

Moreover, at most only four people can swim at the same time.

★ 5.0Couple

Swimming in the rooftop pool was great fun for the kids.

★ 8.0Family with Children

A final bonus was the rooftop pool, which was well maintained.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Unfortunately we cannot use their swimming pool because it’s winter.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Roof top swimming pool was cold, only used it once.

★ 10.0Couple

The pool on the 28th floor was great 😀

★ 8.0Couple

The pool and gym are an added bonus.

★ 10.0Extended Group

The swimming pool is a bit too cold.

★ 8.0Family with Children

I loved the gym and outdoor swimming pool.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Swimming Pool was close most the time.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Restaurant: What guests say

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Hotel dining is repeatedly described as expensive, especially buffets and breakfast, with limited choices and mixed quality. The dinner buffet is also praised for extensive variety and luxury items, while Japanese and dim sum restaurants receive strong reviews. Bar and restaurant closing times are a recurring drawback, sometimes as early as 9–10 PM.

We didn’t like the fact that the bars and restaurants seemed to close so early - we feel as a resident of the hotel we should have been able to purchase a drink at the bar at least until 01.00 am.

★ 8.0Partner

With all the calories burnt, you can try out all the excellent food options at the hotel restaurant without worrying about gaining weight... Even if you gained a kg or two, it only goes into your muscles.

★ 10.0

I did eat at the buffet, you get a discount for being a resident, it was incredible and had even more choice than the breakfast with luxury items, highly recommended and I would eat there again!

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

This Hotel also has one of the best All You could eat buffet in HK, evening meal is a must as the food variety is top class.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The pit stop (the only bar) opening hours weren’t very appropriate 1000 am till 9pm getting in at 9:15 wanting a drink and unable to…

★ 8.0Family with Children

Another highlight of this hotel is the dinner buffet. It provides a wide varieties of delicious food. It worth to taste it.

★ 10.0Family

It was a wonderful experience as we are using the coupons (Go Royal membership) and bonus cake offered by the hotel.

★ 10.0Family

The buffets are quite highly priced and some of the food is much better elsewhere, however some parts are very good.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Mizutani Japanese restaurant is very outstanding, I was very impressed by its high quality food, comfortable environment and excellent service.

★ 8.0

I visited PITSTOP, the cafe / sports bar / casual restaurant, in Alva Hotel for family lunch gathering.

★ 10.0Family

Food delivery can deliver to the hotel, so it's convenient too if you don't want to dine out.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The hotel did have dining options though quite limited unless you opt for the buffet which was pricey.

★ 8.0Family

The Dim Sum Restaurant on the second floor was nice and food was tasty there and not crowded.

★ 9.0Couple

I can recommend the hotel, especially the all-you-can-eat buffet in the evening, which is excellent.

★ 9.0Couple

The buffet and the restaurant price were way too expensive and not worth the price.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Limited choices for food and the hotel food was expensive for the quality.

★ 9.0Family with Children

We stopped eating in the brasserie as too uncomfortable to sit for long.

★ 8.0Extended Group

We come up here weekly now, small casual dinner or big events.

★ 10.0Family

Had a good variety, but just so so in taste and quality.

★ 9.0Couple

Restaurants not really my thing, but that's a matter of taste.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Bar food and beer nice but a little pricy as expected.

★ 8.0Solo Travel

And served too late (10.00 am) for people who are working?

★ 8.0Extended Group

My dim sum lunch at the hotel is very good.

★ 8.0Couple

The Japanese restaurant is also at a respectable level

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

There is a buffet restaurant located in the hotel.

★ 9.0Couple

Bar closes too early, i.e., at 10:00 PM.

★ 9.0Couple

A la carte is an acceptable alternative though.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Food was not very good for dinner.

★ 9.0Couple

We found eating here very expensive.

★ 8.0Extended Group

Pricy buffet and meal services.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Gym: What guests say

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The gym is clean, bright, and well maintained, with towels, water, changing facilities, and some newer equipment; its top-floor location and views are recurring highlights, often alongside the pool. However, several guests find it small, with limited or mediocre equipment, insufficient stretching space, and no sauna or rowing machine.

Thanks to Eva, who happened to be tidying the gym, instantly held me, seated me aside, and contacted her colleagues to help.

★ 10.0Family

Adequate gym room (wish they had more equipment than just weights and running machine, but I know I can't expect too much).

★ 10.0Family

Very well equipped and bright gym with a fantastic view - I think I might have used this everyday.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The gym equipment wasn't of a very high standard and a rowing machine in there would have been nice.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Being an early starter (business travel), having the gym opening a little earlier would have been nice,

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

I have a very enjoyable stay in the Hotel Gym which located in Floor 28.

★ 7.0Couple

The receptionist gladly assisted us, letting us take a shower in the gym.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Exercise room stretch area too small, this room need to be expanded.

★ 8.0

Gym staff said we could stay after 9pm (?)due to the typhoon

★ 1.0Couple

Gym and pool located at the top floor is great.

★ 10.0

Proper gym and nice pool (only during the summer season)

★ 8.0Family with Children

The gym room provided towels and water and changing area.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The pool and gym are an added bonus.

★ 10.0Extended Group

One can exercise or social at the Gym.

★ 10.0

New hotel, great gym and swimming pool facilities.

★ 10.0Business

I loved the gym and outdoor swimming pool.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I accidentally tripped during exercise this morning.

★ 10.0Family

The gym and swimming pool are nice.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Have a water station on every floor.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Gym facilities are clean and well maintained.

★ 10.0Family with Children

But, to be honest pretty minor details.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Gym weights need to be heavier.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The gym is a complete joke.

★ 6.0Family

Great gym and swimming pool facilities.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Gym is equipped with latest models.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Fitness room has good brand equipments.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Gym and pool are great.

★ 8.0Extended Group

As well as a sauna.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The gym was great.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Nice gym.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Check-in / Check-out: What guests say

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Check-in and check-out are often described as smooth, quick, and welcoming, with some guests receiving early room access or late check-out. However, long queues of 30–45 minutes recur, and late check-out fees, an unexpected €240 deposit, payment restrictions, and one poorly handled Macau-ID incident caused frustration.

We asked reception for late check out and they agree to 12pm but the staff in a rude tone told use that if we were later than 12.00 we would be charged an ENTIRE night extra. Really appalling treatment

★ 4.0Young Couple

When I opened the toilet lid, there was a strong smell of ammonia that gave me a bad feeling, and upon closer inspection of the toilet seat, there were clear marks that looked like splash stains.

★ 8.0Family with Children

- Check-in took 30 minutes to get to me, and there were about 20 people ahead of me at a glance (assuming 10 of them had bookings...) with 3 counters available... the waiting time is disappointing

★ 5.0Family with Children

We had to leave the room at 11, but our transport to the airport wasn't until 8pm, so we left our luggage in the premises and went to explore the city.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Initial problems with booking - booking in my name, needed to pay with husband's credit card, but hotel rejected payment and caused a lot of stress and bother for me.

★ 10.0Couple

Check in took 45 mins due to a very long lines. seem the hotel didn’t have enough staff to do the check in

★ 4.0Young Couple

Getting used to registering with the room key at the control panel in the elevator before each upward ride was odd.

★ 8.0Couple

Maybe its a new system im not aware of or the hotel policy but she did not explain anything else.

★ 9.0Couple

Check in was meant to be at 3.00pm which is quite late especially when checkout is very early at 11.00am

★ 4.0Young Couple

Arrived at the hotel before 11 AM, and they were even able to arrange immediate access to the room.

★ 8.0Extended Group

I tried to check in with my Macau ID and she refused and said this is Hong Kong.

★ 9.0Couple

A 2-hour later check-out allowed us to have time for the gym and swimming before our long flight.

★ 10.0Extended Group

It has been almost two months since I returned to Belgium and I still haven't been reimbursed.

★ 4.0Couple

And to get my money back, I'm being asked to call, which will cost me a lot.

★ 4.0Couple

In our last November 2025 stay, there was a hiccup at our first night when check-in.

★ 10.0Couples

The only thing that made it very awkward and unprofessional was the check in counter lady.

★ 9.0Couple

First of all, I was well received upon my late arrival at the hotel...around four PM.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

He arranged early check in for us as we do have early flight!

★ 10.0Family

When I checked in, I felt that the toilet hadn't been cleaned properly.

★ 8.0Family with Children

All this years every hotel ive always checked in with my Macau ID.

★ 9.0Couple

I even got to enjoy an extra hour in the room before check-out.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

This is really ridiculous! It's a shame coming from a hotel like this.

★ 4.0Couple

Thanks for the staff that they had provided late check out and upgraded.

★ 7.0Couple

I tried explaining and she just replied well this is Hong Kong…

★ 9.0Couple

Although we received no prior indication, everyone else did it before us.

★ 8.0Couple

Check was quirky and not in line with such an establishment.

★ 7.0Couple

Check-in process was efficient, not too much of a queue.

★ 10.0Solo Travel

She straight up did not care to check or care

★ 9.0Couple

When I check in at the hotel.

★ 7.0Couple

Check in was good.

★ 8.0Family
ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL

ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL

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