We stayed here from 2/2/12-2/5/12. We took the fast train from the airport and then a free shuttle bus from the train stop (kowloon) to our hotel. Each way for 2 people was about $20 USD but well worth it. It took us about 20 minutes from airport to hotel. A taxi would be way more expensive and the bus was almost the same but would have taken twice the time. Upon arriving, check in was so pleasant. We were asked if we wanted to upgrade to a harbour view room for only $50 more per night. (of course we upgraded). Our room was pretty big (by Asis standards) and very clean. The bathroom was stocked with tons of items such as toothbrushes, shaving cream, Razor, toothpaste, loofa, shower caps, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, ect and stocked daily. There was also slippers for use that were changed daily by the maids. There was complimentary water stocked daily by the maids as well... The had turn down service which was nice, since our towels we replenished many times and ashtrays cleaned. Our view at night was really spectacular. Most of the building has lights on them with pictures of dragons from the new year. We were within walking distance to all of the markets, temple street, ladies, ect. ( about 10-15 minutes walk) We were also within walking to both the Hong Kong Island Ferry and the China/ Macau Ferry (about 10-15 minutes walk). We were right in the heart of the shopping district. Try to get away from your hotel a little a walk into the residential areas. YOu will find better and cheaper food.

Got wrongly driven to the ICT on the harbor and that was anyday a much nicer hotel then GS. Grand Stanford standard rooms are only a reflection of 4 star hotel with blocked view from the Great Wall Of Intercontinental. Though the room is sold as Garden view but it is a small garden below the Great Wall.
Over Priced ,, because the rooms are just about standard size. Though, one has to accept that the service is good and the rooms do show luxury.
Lobby is very small and Restaurants are good.
Overall a nice 4 star hotel if you dont mind paying high price for wall facing rooms.
In my experience, I have paid much lower price with double size rooms and stunning luxury and a view of the harbor in the nearby hotels. So, for me it is poor value of money, though hotel is still nice.

I travel extensively. When visiting hong kong on part biz and part pleasure, on a defined budget, I searched everywhere for a good deal at a 4-5 star hotel in Kowloon. Found the two Intercontinentals, but couldn't decide between them. The grand Stanford was a better price, but not as closets the star ferry. Because of. My budget, I selected the grand stanford.

Next time, no matter what my budget is, I'll be booked here again and again...everyone raves about the staff and service. I agree. Carmen in the Club lounge (more about that in a minute), the head concierge, Tommy, the manager, front desk manager, service manager, doormen, lol...even the waiters in the. Incredible Chinese restaurant with 1 Michelin star! All incredibly helpful, kind, courteous and efficient.

The room was harbor view. There are two harbor view options - side harbor view and direct harbor view. The hotel has unblocked harbor views, sitting back 75 feet from the hong kong harbor. The side view rooms have decent views, but the direct harbor rooms may be worth the extra cost. Hong Kng harbor is its own entertainment. We slept with the curtains open watching the light shows, harbor shipping activity and the excitement of hong kong (we live in NY metro area, so not easily impressed by excitement :-)).

The club lounge is well worth the extra charges for a club level room! Full breakfasts, custom omelette , waffles, even dim sum and congee, plus an elegant buffet with smoked salmon, a variety of special breads, cheeses, nuts, fruit, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, bacon, two kinds of sausages, cappuccino, espresso, tea and regular coffee...

At tea time they offer a formal tea with scones and clotted cream, fruit, cookies, pastries and finger sandwiches, plus cold drinks, tea and the rest...

Predinner, appetizers (broad selection). Club level Internet access, typical biz perks of printing, photocopying and local faxes....but luxurious and beckoning at the same time. The staff remembers your name and how you drink your tea....

They have a small travel library set up, DVDs to borrow and play in your DVD-equipped room.

Perhaps best, they have a spa open until 1am, for those of us arriving late at night and needing reflexology or a jet-lag massage remedy.

Hotel. Airport pickup service was terrific. Fast, courteous, knowledgeable and perfect English from everyone involved.

You had a sense that everyone cared...
If in doubt of where to stay...don't over think it.

Great rates, great service, great location, great food, great water pressure and harbor views...will share pictures....

Parry Aftab

Maybe you can't get a good value room in Kowloon for New Year's Eve - or maybe the Intercon Grand Stanford is overpriced. There is certainly nothing wrong with the hotel. Clean, well appointed, great staff etc. But there is nothing outstanding that merits the huge price tag. The position is great - close to transport, shopping, restaurants etc. but not too busy. The views of the harbour are OK, but not panoramic. I doubt I would stay there again, unless I got a great deal.