Must-see hotels in Hong Kong

  • Mini Hotel Central

    Hong Kong

    We've seen glasses of wine in ritzy Central more expensive than this budget hotel. Of course for this price there has to be a trade-off, and in Mini Hotel…

  • Hotel Jen

    Hong Kong

    Now part of the Shangri-La group, Hotel Jen feels more luxurious than its price tag suggests. The high-ceilinged, modern rooms are supercomfy with plump…

  • Pottinger

    Hong Kong

    In the heart of Central, this unobtrusive boutique hotel has 68 airy, white-and-cream rooms with marble bathrooms and subtle Asian touches: carved wooden…

  • Helena May

    Hong Kong

    If you like the Peninsula’s colonial setting but not its price tag, this grand dame could be your cup of tea. Founded in 1916 as a social club for single…

  • 99 Bonham

    Hong Kong

    This hotel has 84 unusually large rooms (for Hong Kong). They are stylishly minimalist, with luxury bathrooms and washed in a neutral palette. The hotel…

  • Prince Hotel

    Hong Kong

    Conveniently situated in Tsim Sha Tsui's Harbor City shopping complex, Prince Hotel is a good option balancing location and comfort.

  • Landmark Mandarin Oriental

    Hong Kong

    Not to be confused with the larger Mandarin Oriental nearby, this 111-room boutique hotel is Mandarin Oriental's groovy little brother, with more of a…

  • Murray Hotel

    Hong Kong

    The hottest new hotel opening in Hong Kong in 2018 was the Murray – a magnificent reinvention of a 1960s government office block beside Hong Kong Park…

  • Mandarin Oriental

    Hong Kong

    The venerable Mandarin has historically set the standard in Asia and its Hong Kong hotel is the original, maintaining a sense of gracious, old-world charm…

  • SLEEEP

    Hong Kong

    Frazzled city workers sometimes book into this award-winning futuristic hotel by the hour to recalibrate, and it's easy to see why: an aura of calm akin…

  • Jervois

    Hong Kong

    If you can bag a room at the lower end of the price range (book direct, online), the elegant Jervois is an excellent deal. Its 49 one- and two-bed suites…

  • Butterfly on Waterfront

    Hong Kong

    Free smartphone, free on-the-go phone charger and wi-fi, free selfie stick, free portable fan – there's lots to like about this reasonably priced boutique…

  • Four Seasons

    Hong Kong

    The Four Seasons arguably edges into top place on the island for its amazing views, pristine service, and its location close to the Star Ferry Pier, Hong…

  • Putman

    Hong Kong

    Behind the art deco–inspired glass facade, this designer outfit has three cool-toned standard rooms and 25 one-bedroom suites. You get space (the…

  • Ibis

    Hong Kong

    The 550-room Ibis is clean, modern and well located, which goes a long way towards making up for the lack of character. Rooms are simply furnished in…

  • Lan Kwai Fong Hotel

    Hong Kong

    The Chinese styling at this 162-room hotel, in staff uniforms and decor with a contemporary twist, adds a local touch that's hard to find in Hong Kong…

  • Mia Casa

    Hong Kong

    In up-and-coming Kennedy Town, very close to the water, Mia Casa's 33 rooms have recently been completely refurbished. Bathrooms are still small, but the…

  • Bishop Lei International House

    Hong Kong

    This hotel uphill in residential Mid-Levels is one of the cheapest places to stay on Hong Kong Island with a pool (summer travellers, take note). Service…

  • Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association

    Hong Kong

    This nonprofit runs seven youth hostels in Hong Kong and is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation. To stay at one of its hostels, you need…

  • Hotel LBP

    Hong Kong

    Just 600m west of Sheung Wan MTR station and in an excellent spot close to trendy Tai Ping Shan area, this is a good option if you value location. There…

  • Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    This 245-room hotel juggles luxury with limited space and it works. Most rooms offer harbour views and are smartly decorated with modern furnishings,…

  • Jockey Club Mt Davis Youth Hostel

    Hong Kong

    If you're not afraid of ghosts (Mt Davis is said to be haunted) then this peaceful hostel may be for you. It's not walking distance from anything except…

  • Citadines Mercer

    Hong Kong

    There are 55 rooms at this modern, conveniently located hotel. Decked out in beige with lots of glam mirrored surfaces, it offers a host of freebies –…

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