HK Muslim has recently expanded its offerings by adding 33 new Muslim-friendly hotels in various locations across Hong Kong. This update aims to enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors by ensuring access to halal services and facilities.
You can check out the new hotels in our app here
Key Features of the New Hotels
Each hotel included in this update provides a range of Muslim-friendly facilities, such as:
- Halal Breakfast Corner: Hotels are required to offer a halal buffet featuring uncooked items, including fresh fruits, salads, and halal-certified dairy and bakery products. The Halal-certified items will be supplied through exisiting halal-certified suppliers.
- Room Service with Halal Menu: Only hotels certified by the Board of Trustees (BOT) provide room service menus that align with halal standards.
- Halal-Certified Kitchen or Restaurant: Hotels must have a dedicated halal kitchen or restaurant serving breakfast and room service.
- Water-Friendly Washrooms: Bidet-friendly washrooms will be provided in some of the hotels.
- Qibla Indicator: Each hotel room indicates the Qibla direction.
- Prayer Mats : Rooms are equipped with prayer mats upon request.
- Nearby Mosques: A list of nearby mosques is provided for guests.
All this information are included in the “Muslim-friendly Hotel Terms” section in the Muslim-friendly hotels tab
You can access the info at DeenSpot > Muslim-friendly-hotels > Muslim-friendly Hotel Terms
CrescentRating Overview
CrescentRating is the leading authority for halal travel accreditation, rating most hotels in Hong Kong between 3 and 5 stars. The CrescentRating system features seven levels of accreditation, with specific requirements for each rating level. The ratings are also included in the “Muslim-friendly Hotel Terms”
Requirements for Ratings
3-Star Ratings
- Prayer Amenities:
- Qibla direction is marked in the rooms of at least one floor.
- List of nearby mosques available.
- Halal Food:
- Fruits and salads.
- Uncooked seafood (sashimi).
- Halal-certified bakery and dairy products.
4-Star Ratings
- Prayer Amenities:
- Qibla direction is marked in the rooms of at least one floor.
- List of nearby mosques available.
- Halal Food:
- Halal-certified breakfast menu.
- Room service halal menu.
- Water-Friendly Toilets/Washrooms:
- Water-friendly toilets in the rooms of at least one floor.
5-Star Ratings
- Prayer Amenities:
- Qibla direction is marked in the rooms of at least one floor.
- List of nearby mosques available.
- Prayer rugs are available on request.
- Halal Food
- Halal-certified breakfast menu
- Room service Halal menu
- Halal-certified restaurant or kitchen
- Water-Friendly Toilets/Washrooms:
- Water-friendly toilets in the rooms of at least one floor.
App Features for Enhanced User Experience
In conjunction with the hotel updates, the HK Muslim app has introduced several new features:
- Dedicated Terms Section: Users can find detailed explanations of terms related to Muslim-friendly facilities in the app’s “Muslim-friendly Hotels” section.
- Public Transport Information: Each hotel listing includes details of the nearest MTR/LRT stations for easy accessibility.
- Halal Restaurants: Nearby halal dining options are shown in two ways:
- If the hotel itself has a halal-certified restaurant.
- If there are other nearby halal restaurants in the vicinity.
- Nearby Places of Worship: Users can also find information on nearby mosques, madrasahs, and prayer rooms.
- Filtering Options: The app allows users to filter hotels by district and sub-district, making it easier to find suitable accommodations.
- Booking Options: Users can directly book a hotel through the hotel’s official website.
Certification and Oversight
All hotels in the program undergo audits by CrescentRating and are rated on a scale of 1 to 7 and have been audited by them.
The Board of Trustees (BOT), known as The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, has certified all the restaurants and kitchens for hotels that have a halal kitchen or restaurant.
This comprehensive update positions HK Muslim as a valuable resource for Muslim travelers, ensuring they have access to necessary facilities and information during their stay in Hong Kong.
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