Best Design Hotels in Yau Tsim Mong District

On Kowloon’s waterfront lies this 65 storey skyscraper, housing 413 rooms and a superb wellness centre, Asaya Spa, with a huge range of holistic, therapeutic and aesthetic treatments. Guests arrive through a charming cobbled driveway, and cosy lobby, before heading to spacious rooms beautifully designed by Tony Chi – most of which have harbour views. The decor nods toward Hong Kong’s heritage, with more than a hint of 1930s Hollywood glamour thrown in. Rosewood’s art collection is impressive, with work from the likes of Damien Hirst on view. Asian, Western, Indian and steakhouse cuisine are available, as well as a delightful afternoon tea in The Butterfly Room.

Overlooking one of the most iconic skylines in the world and commanding an unrivalled position on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour sits the Regent Hong Kong, a legendary hotel that was reawakened in 2023. With 497 guest rooms and suites, six destination dining venues, a rooftop pool terrace and a luxurious club lounge exclusively for suite guests. The Regent Hong Kong has been completely transformed under the direction of Chi Wing Lo whose design approach of using tactile materials and layered lighting has created a calm counterpoint to the dynamic metropolitan outside, ushering in a new era of contemporary luxury for the city.

Classic luxury is always on tap at the Ritz. This one is located in Kowloon, on floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre. There are Michelin-starred restaurants, two bars and a dedicated caviar bar. Don’t miss the spa and indoor infinity pool – a swim here is an ethereal experience, with a mirrored ceiling and an LED display wall. The Ritz is a great option for parents, with ample facilities – the staff will even create indoor night safari adventures to keep little ones entertained after dark. And for those wishing to party, head to the Ozone rooftop lounge, with Asian tapas, cocktails and a DJ.

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.

Marking the brand’s first foray into Greater China, this hotel opened its doors for the first time on the 18th of December 2023. Based in Tsim Sha Tsui beside Victoria Harbour, it has 324 guest rooms, 12 of which are two-bay suites. The architecture, by Karin Krautgartner, is striking, complemented by bespoke art installations. Ascend to the top floors to discover the cocktail and dining spaces. Carna is an Italian steakhouse on 39, by butcher Dario Cecchini. Avoca (whose name means The Meeting of Waters) has superb views from floor 38, cocktails and a lighter menu, with live DJ sets.

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).

Hotel Stage, Hong Kong offers business travellers and families alike a variety of contemporary, chic guestrooms and suites to suit individual needs. Each of the 97 spacious rooms are fitted with expansive windows overlooking the hotel’s stunning surroundings and there is an option of an East-facing room to provide guests with unbeatable vistas of a Hong Kong sunrise. This luxury hotel is situated in the commercial district of Kowloon, surrounded by beautiful neighbourhoods, and is made truly unique by its cultural bookshop and gorgeous art gallery. Guests can choose to dine at the all-day Kitchen Savvy or relax in the basement Muse Wine Bar. This hotel offers facilities for hosting business events, functions, and weddings for up to 200 guests. This modern, easily accessible hotel is situated a 3-minute walk from Jordan MTR Station which makes exploring the surrounding areas, and further afield, convenient.