Best Design Hotels in Hong Kong Island

Relatively intimate with 98 rooms and 13 suites, this Asian chain hotel is found in the heart of the business district, conveniently placed for work travellers. The cutting edge design reimagined by WANG during a 2019 refurb, is subdued but arty. The serene bedrooms contain some of the biggest bathrooms you’ll find – rain showers and huge circular tubs make it feel like your own mini spa. But there’s a thirteen room spa too, with an indoor pool. Healthy food (with a focus on less dairy, additives, sugar and salt) is found at the Five-Star French-Japanese restaurant under the direction of chef Richard Ekkebus. And a 25 seater speakeasy bar has been created in collaboration with popular New York spot PDT (Please Don’t Tell), welcoming guests via a vintage phone booth.

Boasting beautiful interiors and cutting-edge style from top Asian designer Andre Fu, the mountain and harbour views here are to die for. Found on Pacific Place above a glitzy mall, there are 117 rooms and suites, decorated in a warming, soothing style with bamboo, limestone and woollen textiles. There’s an eco-friendly vibe with hybrid hire cars for hire, paperless checkouts and organic food. The in-house restaurant, Café Gray Deluxe is renowned, as is its chic adjacent bar, popular with well-heeled business people.

A Niccolo hotel, The Murray offers a greener outlook than many of Hong Kong’s others – set apart from the ocean of skyscrapers, beside a lush park. Plush mid-century interiors have been created by architects Foster + Partners, reflecting the authentic 1960s exterior. 336 rooms include suites with freestanding tubs and you can even bring a small dog along with you. The decadent spa offers coveted and innovative treatments from Dr Barbara Sturm, who herself treats the international glitterati with age defying facials. Book an appointment with the hotel’s nutritionist, who can tailor a menu for your stay, customise a diet plan and carry out body tests.

The next Marriot hotel on our list is found in Wan Chai and caused a stir with its grand unveiling in 2019. With lashings of marble, muted tones, vintage deco lamps and high ceilinged lobbies, there’s a distinct sanctuary vibe about the 129-roomed St Regis. By night, you can swim under the stars, dine to the sound of jazz musicians, feast on French cuisine from chef Olivier Elzer, or try chef Hung Chi-Kwong’s Cantonese plates. An outdoor terrace with a calming water feature offers further feelings of tranquillity, contrasting the bustle on its doorstep. And be sure to try its own take on a Bloody Mary, the Canto Mary, crafted with tangerine peel and whisky (or one of the bar’s 800 wines and 100 champagnes).

Stylish, confident, and welcoming, The Hari Hong Kong melds the commercial polish of nearby Causeway Bay with the creative energy and design-forward spirit of neighbouring Wan Chai. Rising 30 storeys above Lockhart Road, the hotel comprises 210 rooms and suites, including three expansive rooftop Signature Suites. Interiors are the work of celebrated British designer Tara Bernerd, whose signature aesthetic blends warm, layered textures with an elegant, modern residential feel. The hotel opened in December 2020 as the sibling property to The Hari London, bringing the brand’s ethos of tailored hospitality and refined design to the heart of Hong Kong Island. It represents the vision of Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels, who has distilled over four decades of experience into this independent luxury brand. With its rich design language, lively dining venues, and curated art programme, The Hari Hong Kong is more than just a stylish address, it’s a cultural and social hub, and a distinctive addition to the city’s luxury hotel scene.

The Fleming Hotel is a 66-room boutique hotel located in a lively neighbourhood on Hong Kong Island. The room types range from small to extra-large to suit the needs of any guest, for any purpose, and are an elegant combination of traditional and contemporary design. Even the smallest of rooms are equipped with every necessity and additional luxuries while the larger rooms provide a spacious environment to enhance your stay. The hotel is a short walk from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and is specifically designed to reflect the area’s industrial and maritime past. The hotel includes the exquisite Osteria Marzia by the Black Sheep Restaurant group, serving indulgent Italian dishes to bring a Mediterranean feel to Asia. The restaurant is open from early until late to provide a cosy, upscale experience at any time of day.

The Jervois, Hong Kong offers deluxe guestrooms and suites to travellers wishing to experience comfort in a luxurious setting. This boutique hotel by National Properties is situated near Victoria Harbour and is comprised of spacious suites with private lift access and exquisite interior design features. Each luminous room is complete with an elegant marble bathroom and a calming rain shower designed by famed French designer, Christian Liaigre. The Jervois’ location in Sheung Wan, near the prestigious Central District, invites guests to explore the neighbourhood’s fine dining establishments, high-end shopping experiences, and Hong Kong’s many magnificent attractions. The hotel itself has a fully equipped gym, on-site business support, and round-the-clock security. A stay the The Jervois, Hong Kong ensures access to every necessity and a host of lavish luxuries in an expertly crafted setting for guests to enjoy and feel at home.