Hong Kong: Disney's Hollywood Hotel - The Hotel of Glamour

There are two (2) extraordinary themed hotels that Disneyland offers.  Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel.  Where Hong Kong Disneyland offers charming elegance and Victorian hospitality; Disney's Hollywood Hotel is right out of the silver screen city itself with lots and lots of hidden Mickeys.

We experienced the glamour of Disney's Hollywood Hotel!

Disney's Hollywood Hotel Facade

Almost right out of Hollywood, Disney's Hollywood Hotel is complete with its own Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood sign and grand piano shaped pool where one should be on a lookout for Goofy who drops by the hotel pool for his summer morning laps or just a refreshing dip.

Disney's Hollywood Hotel up close

Along the walkway, signature benches with hidden Mickeys!

Even just stepping down the front of the hotel main entrance, a feeling of nostalgia greeted each one of us.  Hollywood hotel greeted us with its sliding doors, where bell service and baggage assistance personnel assisted us with big smiles.  After making arrangements with our baggages, we were greeted by the second sliding door where it opened to the splendour of the hotel's lobby.

Disney's Hollywood Hotel Main Entrance

Upon entering the lobby, this lovely ceiling light greeted us!

Checking-in at "The Front Desk"

"Bell Services" beside "The Front Desk"

Guestrooms elevator

The lobby is a sight to behold.  It feeds our senses with kaleidoscope of colors and a sense of enchantment of what's to enfold.  Signature statues and signs of Mickey and hidden Mickeys everywhere made it all the more fascinating to see.

The first souvenir after checking-in

Information Screen

Wall lamp with the hidden mickey signature

Bronze Minnie Statue

Hidden Mickey floor mat

Hidden Mickey windows along the hallway

Disney's Hollywood Hotel's famous shops and restaurants:

(Featured in their Hollywood Express Newsletter to their guests)

See below for part of the picture of newsletter

• Chef Mickey - A Hollywood salute to the world's most famous mouse, this casual international buffet restaurant features a series of show kitchens where Disney chefs can be seen working their culinary magic.  Chef Mickey features Cantonese courses, specialties from Asia and the U.S., a European bakery and pizzas fresh from the wood fired oven.

• Studio Lounge - Located just off the main lobby, the art deco theme of the Hotel continues with the colourful, high backed chairs and soft sofas complementing the streamlined wall panels.  It offers a full bar service offering specialty cocktails and mocktails.  It is a place to relax and enjoy the view over the lawn through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Hollywood and Dine - A  quick-service restaurant featuring open display cases where guests are able to choose from a selection of sandwiches, fresh fruit and salads.  Congee, dim sum and noodles are also available as well as a selection of European-style pastries.

Hollywood and Dine Restaurant

• Sunset Terrace - An outdoor dining; a 100-seat restaurant located by the swimming pool.  It is a place to watch the sunset every evening.  The Sunset Terrace offers al fresco dining with authentic Asian and Western cuisine, created in their own BBQ kitchen.  It offers dinner, seasonally.

• Piano Pool Bar - Located adjacent to the swimming pool.  The bowl shaped bar offers a selection of cooling tropical drinks and snacks to complement a fun day outdoors.

• Celebrity Gifts - Shopping!  Featuring every knick-knacks from Disney gifts, apparel, collectible trading pins to sundries.  It is located at the main lobby across from the Studio Lounge.

Part of Hollywood Express Newsletter  Vol. 5

Disney's Hollywood Hotel is an extraordinary experience that will keep you amazed throughout the trip.  The feeling of nostalgia goes on even after you left the hotel.  It lets you leave the worries of your life for even a day or two and experience the fantasy and enchantment that every Disney themed location offers.  It's an event in your life worth grasping.

Check out my other posts:

•   Experience Hong Kong All Over Again (2011)
•   Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
•   Chef Mickey Restaurant
•   Guests Room Accommodation
•   Guests Room's Bathroom

Related link:

•   Disneyland Hotel's "Enchanted Garden Restaurant"
•   Disneyland Hotel - The Hotel of Magic and Fantasy 
•   Disneyland Hotel's Gift Shop, Salon and Bathroom
•   Disneyland Hotel's Garden
•   Disneyland Amusement Park 
•   Disneyland Amusement Park Experience 
•   Disneyland's Fantasyland - Royal Banquet Hall
•   Ocean Park Hong Kong  
•   Ocean Park Hong Kong - Ocean Theatre's Dolphin Show 
•   Ocean Park Hong Kong - The Grand Aquarium

Hong Kong Related link:

•  Express by Holiday Inn Hotel Hong Kong

Experience Hongkong All Over Again (2011)

I can remember clearly when I first went to Hongkong in the late 80's.  A bunch of us relatives went there for a much awaited family trip vacation.  We were of course, all filled with excitement and anticipation.

The late 80's was the time when Philippines was just starting to have its first big mall.  Before that, the only recreation we have was to sit at home and watch some show on the television.  Or if you want to take a walk, the park or plaza is the nearest place you can think of.  So when you say "Hongkong", the next thing you can think of aside from all the shopping you enjoy there is "Ocean Park".  At the time, my feelings is that "Hongkong" coincides with "Ocean Park".

But now, it's a totally different scenario.  When you say "Hongkong", the most that people would say next is "Disneyland".  It's almost synonymous with each other already.  Although "Ocean Park" still has its niche, "Disneyland" would be the topmost in everyone's mind.  I would really say that opening this themed park 5 years ago was a brilliant part by Walt Disney.  He reached out a market that loves and craves for this much awaited tourist attraction.

So revisiting Hongkong one more time, with a different goal and companions - this time with my kid and my immediate family, builds the anticipation to its peak.  The fact that its "Disneyland" and with my kid is all the more sweeter!

We went in the month of March 2011.  It was a 4 day, 3 night iterenary.  Having a toddler with us, we decided to cancel the shopping iterenary, which I think was a wise decision even if we were all so sadened with the idea.

Our iterenary includes:

1st day

• Disneyland Hollywood Hotel Hongkong check-in                             

•  Hongkong Disneyland

• Dinner at Chef Mickey Restaurant                                              

2nd day

• Breakfast at Disneyland Hotel 's Enchanted Garden Restaurant

• Hongkong Disneyland (2nd day pass)

• transfer to Express by Holiday Inn Hotel

3rd day

• Stay at Express by Holiday Inn Hotel
• Ocean Park Hongkong

4th day

• Half day free
• After lunch waiting for our bus to drive us to the airport

It was a fairly quiet simple iterenary.  But we lavish in every moment that we encounter.  A journey this enjoyable is much more cherished when we have our love ones beside us especially when we see the grins forming in our child's lips.  All the discomfort and difficulties of travelling just melts away when we see them that happy.

Live it! Love it! Hongkong!