<\/a><\/p>\n On our return trip we had an overnight stay in Hong Kong and elected to stay at the Regal Airport Hotel which is connected directly with the Hong Kong airport. Our cost for a 1-night stay was $145.00 all in, and it seemed like an easy choice. After exiting our flight, we headed to immigration and were processed quickly. We then proceeded into the main baggage hall. From there signage indicated our path directly to the hotel. We were transiting though Asia a couple weeks before Chinese New Year and the hotel lobby was decorated in a festive manner. There was a decent line for check in but it moved quickly and we were processed for our room.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>Signage out of baggage<\/p>\n <\/a>Access hall to hotel<\/p>\n <\/a>More signage<\/p>\n <\/a>Entry into hotel<\/p>\n <\/a>Check-in<\/p>\n The hotel has received a number of awards for best airport hotel and they proudly displayed their plaques. The hotel art was minimalist modern art and hallways contemporary with carpet that was bright\u2026 purple. We proceeded into the hotel elevator, up to our room 7004, and into the room.<\/p>\n <\/a>Awards proudly displayed<\/p>\n <\/a>Skytrax awards<\/p>\n <\/a>Typical art on display<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>Elevators up<\/p>\n <\/a>Hallway down to the room<\/p>\n <\/a>Morning views from the hallway in<\/p>\n <\/a>Room 7004<\/p>\n Our room was a \u201cSuperior Room\u201d with twin beds, but when checking in\u00a0the hotel had a king and the associate gladly switched us to it. The room was straight forward with a bed, nightstands, loveseat, coffee table, desk, chair and small closet. The bright red small coach and chairs accented the plain room. The bathroom was standard issue with a combination shower tub.<\/p>\n <\/a>King bed<\/p>\n <\/a>Desk with tv corner<\/p>\n <\/a>Loveseat with coffee table<\/p>\n <\/a>Shower<\/p>\n <\/a>Bathroom sink<\/p>\n <\/a>Commode<\/p>\n <\/a>Closet<\/p>\n <\/a>Coffee \/ tea<\/p>\n <\/a>Floor map<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Room views<\/p>\n The bed was surprisingly\u00a0comfortable and we sleep well for our short stay. We could have upgraded with breakfast for two for about $50.00 U.S. but I was looking forward to the \u201cBaked Eggs\u201d at the Pier again, so we passed.<\/p>\nThe Setup: Unforeseen Events<\/a>
\nIntroduction: Planning for Thailand<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Cathay Pacific Lounge SFO<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Cathay Pacific International First Class – San Francisco To Hong Kong<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: The Pier, Hong Kong International Airport<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Dragonair International Business Class – Hong Kong To Phuket<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Anantara Layan Phuket Resort – Deluxe Seaview Suite<\/strong><\/a>
\nBoat Transfer &\u00a0Check-in:\u00a0The Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Santhiya Koh Yao Yai – Ocean View Pool Villa Suite<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort<\/strong><\/a>
\nDay Trip: National Marine Park – Koh Hong Archipelago<\/strong><\/a>
\nFinal Thoughts & Monkey Business – Santhiya Koh Yao Yai<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Thai Royal Orchid Lounge – Phuket<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Lux Pay In Lounge – Phuket<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Dragonair International Business Class – Phuket To Hong Kong<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Regal Airport Hotel – Superior Room<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: Cathay Pacific International First Class – Hong Kong To Chicago<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Chicago<\/strong><\/a>
\nReview: American Airlines Domestic First Class – Chicago To San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n<\/a>Dumped into baggage pickup<\/h4>\n