Best Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has long since shed its cloak of smog both figuratively and literally. With nearly thirty years of independence from the British Commonwealth under its belt, this region of China has been putting in the work to fully establish itself as one of Asia’s most bustling and cosmopolitan cities, but this isn’t just a playground for the suited and booted business men and bankers but also those who enjoy a slice of glitz and glamour… in spades.
With boundaries being broken in both the food and drink sector, Hong Kong boasts restaurants and bars in the ‘World’s Best 100 list, along with well-known favourites of the glitterati such as Nobu and Hakkasan taking up residence, this is the place to enjoy a slice of the luxury lifestyle. With jaw-dropping rooftop bars offering views of the iconic skyline a plenty, unparalleled shopping and some of the best hotels in the world, this destination deserves a spot on your ‘must visit’ list, if only just to soak up the palpable energy and dazzling nightlife.
If tradition and culture are more your thing all the usual players are on offer, be it antiques and curios on Cat Street, visiting a traditional tea house or getting a tailor-made suit but those who matter know this city really comes to life after dark.
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Yau Tsim Mong District, West Kowloon
W Hong Kong
(5 stars)Owned by the Marriot group, this funky upscale hotel chain is beloved by the trendy jet set. Found above the huge Elements Mall, it’s home to many a glitzy rooftop pool party. But it’s perhaps best known for its epic boozy Sunday brunch buffet, so large, diners are furnished with a map on arrival. Here the champagne flows, while endless fine food stations ensure you’re truly spoilt for choice. There are 393 rooms – some with glimpses of the harbour – decorated in notably calmer tones than the public areas, two restaurants, a cocktail bar and the Bliss Spa.
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsim Sha Tsui
The Langham Hong Kong
(5 stars)Bringing a little slice of London to the east is The Langham. While the first of the chain was established in the 1800s, this one didn’t arrive in Hong Kong until 2003. Sporting plenty of European elegance with chandeliers, rococo features and Wedgewood china, there’s also a wealth of Chinese art and a fondness for pastels and dusky pink throughout its furnishings. The Chuan Body and Soul Spa includes an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, while the Michelin-starred T’ang has some of the best Cantonese food to be found anywhere on earth.
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Yau Tsim Mong District, Mong Kok
Cordis, Hong Kong
(5 stars)The 5-star, family-friendly Cordis Hong Kong, located in Mongkok, welcomes guests to embraces excellence in one of its 665 sophisticated rooms and suites, spread over 42 floors. This hotel radiates relaxation and offer guests the opportunity to unwind in the Club lounge or the Chuan Spa where traditional Chinese medicine is practiced in a modern setting. The fully equipped Health Club allows guests to keep fit in style and take part in tranquil Tai Chi classes. This deluxe hotel boasts a 20-metre, heated, rooftop swimming pool and hot tub with a panoramic view of Hong Kong’s remarkable skyline. There is plenty to choose from when it comes to bars and restaurants, especially the salubrious Michelin-starred, Ming Court which offers authentic Cantonese cuisine and a delectable array of wines from across the globe. Cordis,
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Hotel ICON
(5 stars)Stay just a little way from Hong Kong Island, in the hubbub of colourful Kowloon. Hotel Icon, owned by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has Asia’s largest vertical indoor garden designed by French botanist Patrick Blanc and a Green Cafe – providing a welcome change in a sea of skyscrapers, walkways and roads. Hotel Icon also has 262 rooms, oodles of Chinese artwork, an outdoor pool, three restaurants and an elite glitzy club lounge with free drinks and snacks (for those choosing to upgrade).