Hong Kong (香港 hoeng gong – in Cantonese, meaning fragrant harbour) is a place with multiple personalities; the population is mainly Cantonese Chinese but British influence is quite visible. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia’s World City.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days.
US Department of State Hong Kong Information
Official Tourism Hong Kong website
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Central Hong Kong
One of my favorite hotels. I can always recommend any of the Swire “House” brand hotels.
Elevate your contemporary Asian experience at The Upper House, a small luxury hotel set atop Hong Kong’s Pacific Place complex. Rise above the array of designer shops and entertainment venues to discover a relaxing, informal world where every whim is fulfilled. Starting on the 38th floor and featuring ample windows, the 117 airy and lavishly appointed rooms offer outstanding city and Victoria Harbour views. An IPTV allows guests to view the in-room dining menu, enjoy complimentary blockbuster movies and music, and provides other useful information.
2023 #4
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Central Hong Kong
Another of my favorite all time hotels… though the view is less than spectacular.
Featuring the newest designer guest rooms in Hong Kong, this boutique hotel is in the heart of Hong Kong’s fashion and entertainment district. The rooms are among the largest in the city (from 600 square feet) and feature style, space, and comfort in a cozy residential ambience. Dining at Amber, the internationally acclaimed two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a must-do activity when visiting Hong Kong. The sophisticated MO Bar and the speakeasy-style PDT (Please Don’t Tell) offer the most creative cocktails. The 25,000-square-foot Oriental Spa, one of the best in Asia, provides indulgent relaxation and wellness.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
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• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Victoria Harbour – Kowloon
Soaring over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is a new centre of gravity on the Kowloon waterfront; the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district. On passing the gate and traversing the cobblestoned drive, the urban din falls away, revealing lush topiary and a serene forecourt that commands the harbour. A warm welcome heralds a stay of unparalleled comfort and distinctive hospitality at the Hong Kong luxury hotel.
The core of the new Victoria Dockside arts and culture district, Rosewood Hong Kong won Virtuoso’s 2019 Best Achievement in Design award. A striking tower glittering on the city’s famous skyline, the hotel boasts harbor views from over 80 percent of its rooms and suites. The first urban setting of Asaya, Rosewood Hong Kong offers innovative holistic wellness concepts in addition to eight enticing drinking and dining options, a fitness center, and a swimming pool. Whether in town for business or leisure, guests enjoy the local flavor of the surrounding neighborhood, as well as fantastic shopping and dynamic cultural activities.
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• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
International Commerce Centre in Kowloon
Fantastic Dim-Sum Sunday Brunch, with a spectacular view.
There’s room for you at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the highest hotel in the world with the most refined atmospheres. Occupying the uppermost floors of the 1,588-foot International Commerce Centre in Kowloon, the hotel boasts beguiling views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. Enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop Ozone bar followed by Italian specialties at Michelin-starred Tosca or Cantonese favorites at two-Michelin-starred Tin Lung Heen. The Ritz-Carlton Spa takes wellness to new heights; feel the sensation of swimming in the infinity-edge pool overlooking the harbor.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Hong Kong
In 2019, THE CHAIRMAN overtook 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana and Amber to become the highest Hong Kong entry on the Asia’s 50 Best list (it also follows its debut as part of the World’s 50 Best). It was a fitting way to celebrate the restaurant’s tenth anniversary. Chef Kwok Keung Tung’s steamed flowery crab in aged Shaoxing wine has become legendary, and the recently launched camphor wood-smoked seven-spiced goose is predicted to follow suit. In line with a thrust of championing Cantonese traditions, The Chairman sources produce from its own organic farm in Sheung Shui, as well as from around the country.
2024 #26 – THE WORLDS 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST
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2022 #24 – THE WORLDS 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Since its launch, Amber has challenged the status quo of fine dining in Hong Kong and beyond, attracting a global audience of discerning gourmands for its innovative approach to French cuisine. Its most recent evolution has ushered in a new era of responsible contemporary dining, with a thoroughly reimagined dining experience, recognised for 14 consecutive years two Michelin-stars and The Michelin Green Star in 2022.
In the elegantly composed dining room created by renowned New York firm Tihany Design, Culinary Director Richard Ekkebus and his team continue to redefine cuisine for a modern audience, with consciously sourced ingredients whose innate flavours and nourishment are celebrated through a foundation of French technique.
2015 #38 – THE WORLDS 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST
2016 #20 – THE WORLDS 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST
2017 #24 – THE WORLDS 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST
Standard Chartered Bank Building
Best Peking Duck in Hong Kong.
Mott 32 is one of the leading Chinese restaurants in the world. Created in Hong Kong, “Mott 32” pays homage to 32 Mott Street in New York, where the city’s first Chinese convenience store opened in 1891. The store served as the nucleus for what is now a vibrant Chinatown in one of the most dynamic cities. Our contemporary Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Central is thus a celebration of Hong Kong culture and culinary tradition and represents a modern Chinese city.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2023 will take place from March 23 to 25 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with Vernissage on March 22 from 5pm to 9pm. As Hong Kong has lifted all remaining travel restrictions for arrival to the city, we look forward to welcoming back our international community to our upcoming Hong Kong show.
Hidden Hong Kong: 8 places to eat and drink like a local
Cantonese food is loved around the world, and there’s arguably no better place to try it than Hong Kong. Ahead of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 returning to the city on 16 July, we asked a Hong Konger to share their favourite restaurants and must-order dishes
► My Virtuoso Hong Kong China Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
Hong Kong’s Kowloon Neighborhood
► WIKIVOYAGE: Hong Kong China Page
A great resource for all the basic information you may want for Hong Kong China.
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page updated: July 2024
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