The MTR is one of the cleanest and most efficient underground services and Causeway Bay station is a few steps from The Excelsior. But for more local flavour you could squeeze onto a tram.
Around Town
By Foot
It is easy to reach all the shops and businesses of Causeway Bay by foot from The Excelsior. There are plenty of air conditioned shopping malls to step into for a refreshing cooler in the mid summer humidity. Central is a brief taxi ride away.
By MTR
The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) underground system stretches across the New Territories and out to Lantau island with a super fast Airport Express train service. It is clean and reliable.
The Octopus card is the essential item for getting around Hong Kong. Available to purchase at any MTR station it waves you through all buses and MTR and as a stored value card even some newsagents and small shops accept it as payment.
By Taxi
Taxis are very good value transport around the city and the fares are low compared to most cities. Red taxis serve Hong Kong Island and Kowloon; Green ones serve the New Territories and blue taxis, Lantau. Many drivers speak some English but it is wise to have your destination written in Chinese characters. The Concierge will always be happy to do this for you. Please note that drivers cannot pick up or drop off passengers on restricted streets, which are marked with yellow lines.
By Bus
The bus system covers all of Hong Kong, except, of course, the outlying islands. They are mainly air conditioned and the frequency is excellent although the traffic jams make MTR a better option if you have a meeting. The one exception is travel to the South of the island, to Repulse Bay and Stanley, where the coastline trip is a fabulously scenic journey.
By Minibus
Minibuses require a certain amount of local knowledge to master. Some are run by independent operators who may change route according to the traffic. They generally stop anywhere, much as a taxi might, which is a benefit. You pay either when boarding or leaving according to the bus, with the exact fare according to the route. For most tourists this would be an experience rather than a means of transport.
By Tram
The tram system is a fun link particularly from Central to Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. During rush hours, though, they are so crammed that it is not a pleasant option, nor is it a particularly fast route. It is, however, cheap. Just drop HKD1.20 in the box on exit.
From and To the Airports
By Our Limousine
We can organise your choice of a three seater Mercedes Benz S320/S350 or a five seater Toyota Alphard. The journey time depends on traffic conditions but should be approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
By Airport Express
This is an efficient and very pleasant way to reach Hong Kong Central. Trains run every12 minutes and the journey takes 24 minutes. Fares are currently HKD 100.
Shuttle Bus
The Excelsior offers a door-to-door shuttle bus service departing approximately every 30 minutes between 5.30am and 10.30pm from the hotel and 6:30am to 12:30am from the airport. The journey takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Out of Town
By Star Ferry
The Star Ferry has connected Hong Kong and Kowloon since 1898. It runs up to 11:30 at night. There are two decks; the upper deck offers the best views and fresher air. At HKD2.20 it is the cheapest and most scenic ferry ride in the world. The crossing takes approximately eight minutes and if you have the time, it is a really worthwhile trip, particularly at night.
Island Ferries
Ferries and jet foils connect Hong Kong to the outlying islands leaving from Central ferry pier. Ask the Concierge for a timetable and details should you be making the trip.
• Limousine rates:
Mercedes Benz S320
3 passenger seats
Single trip: HKD 650
Round trip: HKD 1,300
• Mercedes Benz S350
3 passenger seats
Single trip: HKD 900
Round trip: HKD 1,800
• Toyota Alpha
5 passenger seats
Single trip: HKD 750
Round trip: HKD 1,500
• Bentley-Arnage R
3 passenger seats
Single trip: HKD 1,500
Round trip: HKD 3,000
• Taxi rates
Flag fall is HKD 16.
Expect to pay approximately
HKD 380 to reach The Excelsior
which includes tunnel fares
and extra charges for luggage.
