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10-02-2011, 07:47 PM

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Thanks MG, bank is no factor so parklane will work. So, just walk up to the desk at the airport, or make a res?

10-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MacGuy2

Parklane charges $480 HK or about $62 US. The airport express to Kowloon is $90 HK (less than $12 US).

If you don't have the bank money to do Parklane, the Airport Express is easy, fast and with a free hotel shuttle that drops you off 100 feet from the hotel. I think some guys take the Airport Express all the way to Hong Kong then ride the subway back to Kowloon but I haven't done that.

Never tried a taxi, but I don't think you can beat the Airport Express for the price.

MG2

I have taken the city bus, A21, from Tsim Sha Shui to the airport numerous times. It picks up across from the hotel and 2 corners up. I believe from the airport to the hotel, it is the same bus #, and will drop you off where I have picked it up before. Cheap and painless.

10-03-2011, 01:03 AM

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Thanks MG, bank is no factor so parklane will work. So, just walk up to the desk at the airport, or make a res?

Make a [email protected]. Give them your credit card numbers and flight info and they will send you back a receipt and confirm your reservation. Then just show up and it's ops normal.

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10-03-2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MacGuy2

Make a [email protected]. Give them your credit card numbers and flight info and they will send you back a receipt and confirm your reservation. Then just show up and it's ops normal.

MG2

Definitely make a reso. If you don't there is a chance that they may not have a car available.....Speaking from experience.

10-05-2011, 11:43 AM

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A note of caution with Parklane: I made a reservation with those guys about a year ago, gave 'em a credit card, and got a confirmation email (didn't print it, was at the in-laws house before departure). Upon showing up at the Parklane desk, they said "Who are you? No reservation for you, G.I.!" They had a car available, but wanted to run the credit card. You know what happened next. Double charge! Mistakes happen, but even after several emails and phone calls NO ONE at parklane was willing to help. Disputing the charge was a gigantic hassle, with parklane fighting all the way. I finally got it squared away, but I will never deviate with those clowns again, under any circumstances. Airport express or subway from now on, for me.

10-05-2011, 01:45 PM

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Well I have to say I've never had a problem with Parklane. I did notice, once, that the pick-up date on the receipt they sent me was incorrect (gotta make sure you're talking local date, not Z date). Emailed them back and they fixed it and all was well. Sorry it didn't work out for you. I suppose the moral to this story is to bring your receipt with you...just in case.

MG2