Art Week in Hong Kong, spearheaded by Art Basel Hong Kong (March 27-29), kicks off next week. In advance, Whitewall shares a guide to the best Hong Kong hotels to stay at while in town—including The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Upper House, and more.
The Upper House
Admiralty
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Designed by Andre Fu, the calm and contemporary interiors of The Upper House feature 117 rooms, including 21 suites and two penthouses—both hold the record for the largest in size in Hong Kong. Refreshments and cocktails can be found on the 49th floor at the Sky Lounge and the Café Gray Bar. Additionally, The Lawn on the sixth floor offers a menu offers full of sustainably sourced organic snacks, including vegan and gluten-free options. “What makes our House a “home” is our people, they are the heart and soul of our brand,” said the hotel’s general manager, Kristina Snaith-Lense. “We are passionate about creating uplifting and genuine experiences for you during your stay, taking you on the upwards journey that our House is named for and escaping Hong Kong’s frenetic energy for a serene haven in the skies.”
Type: Modern Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Rain shower, free-standing bathtub, Bamford amenities, Technogym equipment, separate dressing room, wine fridge, espresso machines and tea, yoga mat, digital newspapers, large windows.
In-House: Salisterra, The Continental, Green Room, The Tea Room, Chef’s Room, 10x Longevity, Family Form, Chain’s, Good Yoga, Stone & Star, Up!Health Chiropractors,
Atmosphere: A friendly, intimate setting for the conscious traveler, with a strong focus on wellness.
What we love: Sipping cocktails while taking in the sparkling metropolis below and its surrounding verdant hills.
Book your reservation HERE.
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
West Kowloon District
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LTD Designworks fashioned The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong to embody a global metropolis that brings together the best of the East and the West, and highlights Hong Kong’s local flavors. From floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre, the hotel is home to 312 guest rooms and suites, designed to give optimal views of the city and harbor below. The hotel offers an array of food and drink options (including the rooftop bar Ozone and the Michelin-starred restaurants Tosca and Tin Lung Heen), as well as an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, and the largest ballroom in the city. Visitors interested in seeing the expansive city up close are encouraged to utilize the telescopes provided in each suite.
Type: Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Indoor pool, coffee/tea maker, marble bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, double vanity, lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer, iron, work station, kettle, newspaper on request.
In-House: Tosca di Angelo, Tin Lung Heen, OZONE, Café 103, The Lounge & Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Hong Kong.
Atmosphere: Elevated and tranquil, with sweeping skyline views and refined luxury at every turn.
What we love: The abundance of dining options at this Hong Kong hotel, from refined restaurants to relaxed cafés, offering something delicious at every moment of the day.
Book your reservation HERE.
The Peninsula
Tsim Sha Tsui
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First opened in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong is Hong Kong’s oldest hotel, featuring 300 rooms—including 52 suites and two ultra-luxurious suites. In addition to eight restaurants and lounges (like Felix restaurant, the European eatery Gaddi’s, and the Cantonese restaurant Spring Moon), the hotel has a fitness center and spa with six VIP couples’ suites, a soundproofed music room with a grand piano, and a chauffeur service that employs a fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantom cars. Guests can also fulfill all their shopping needs at The Peninsula Arcade, which is home to over 80 luxury brand boutiques. Special for Art Week in Hong Kong is the return of the experiential “Art in Resonance” exhibition, curated by Dr. Louis Copplestone and Dr. Alia Al-Sensussi, featuring Albert Yonathan Setyawan and presented in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Type: Luxury Historic Hotel.
Amenities: High ceilings, digital bedside and desk tablet, indoor pool, coffee and tea-making facilities, minibar, dressing table, Cassina sofa, marble bathroom, and a separate shower stall, bathtub, and toilet cubicle.
In-House: Spring Moon, Gaddi’s, Felix, Chesa, The Lobby, The Verandah, Imasa, The Bar, The Peninsula Boutique and Café, The Peninsula Spa.
Atmosphere: Timeless elegance where refined design meets the attentive warmth of Eastern hospitality.
What we love: Admiring Albert Yonathan Setyawan’s Metamorphic Modulation in the lobby of this Hong Kong hotel, an artful start to the trip.
Book your reservation HERE.
Mandarin Oriental
Central
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The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong offers a luxurious home away from home environment, complemented by breathtaking views of Hong Kong’s skyline and the famous Victoria Harbour. The glamorous hotel boasts ten restaurants and bars—including three with Michelin stars—as well as a 24-hour fitness center and holistic spa that welcomes nine treatment rooms, jacuzzis, and a Chinese herbal steam room. In town for Art Week, guests can explore the hotel’s cultural offerings, from urban photography and calligraphy to sound bowl meditation and wine classes—check in with the concierge for details. They can also venture beyond the city for a hike to Victoria Peak Garden, followed by a picnic.
Type: Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Marble bathrooms, goose-down bedding, spacious work desk, Asian art throughout, Technogym fitness equipment, indoor swimming pool, floor-to-ceiling windows.
In-House: Café Causette, Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental, Captain’s Bar, Clipper Lounge, Man Wah, The Aubrey, The Chinnery, The Krug Room, The Mandarin Cake Shop, The Mandarin Club, The Mandarin Spa, The Oriental Spa Pop-up, The Mandarin Salon, The Mandarin Barber.
Atmosphere: Asian hospitality paired with twenty-first-century luxury and technology.
What we love: Relaxing in the holistic spa with locally inspired treatments, perfect for rejuvenation between art hopping.
Book your reservation HERE.
The St. Regis
Wan Chai
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A combination of the best found in the East and the West, The St. Regis Hong Kong greets visitors with a thoughtful-designed hotel shining with sophistication. Its interior, designed by Andre Fu, reflects the aesthetics of a private Hong Kong mansion, juxtaposing the timeless elegance that the hotel group is known for with Hong Kong’s architectural diversity. Inside, 127 rooms and suites are complemented by careful elements and a personalized St. Regis Butler Service, providing a level of unmatched service. For food and beverage options, two Michelin-starred restaurants offer sumptuous bites and decadent sips: the two-Michelin-starred French restaurant L’Envol, helmed by Chef Olivier Elzer; and the one-Michelin-starred restaurant named Rùn Chinese, led by Chef Hung Chi-Kwong. Other notable spaces include The Drawing Room, which hosts a redefined Afternoon Tea experience, and The St. Regis Bar. The latter provides an unforgettable experience, heightened by signature cocktails and live jazz music.
Type: Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Outdoor pool,24-hour signature butler, fresh fruit juices in the minibar, work desk, coffee and tea maker, fitness center, The Spa.
In-House: L’Envol, Rùn, The Drawing Room, The St. Regis Bar, The Spa.
Atmosphere: Relaxed, refined, and modern, with a minimalist sensibility for a rejuvenating stay.
What we love: Selecting our favorite savories and sweets from a dim sum–inspired trolley for afternoon tea.
Book your reservation HERE.
Rosewood Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui
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The Rosewood Hong Kong, encompassing 413 rooms, is located in the heart of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district. Perfectly positioned on the harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui, the property is one of the area’s creative and cultural epicenters. Occupying 43 floors of the multi-use Rosewood Tower, the Rosewood features eight bars and restaurants, recreational facilities, and Asaya—the hotel’s holistic wellness concept. Complementing the gorgeous amenities, The Manor Club executive lounge greets visitors with exclusive privileges; The Pavilion, the brand’s meeting and function space, hosts corporate events, conferences, and celebrations; and Rosewood Residences welcomes guests to 186 ultra-luxe short- and long-stay rentals, punctuated with a private club, special services, and dedicated amenities. Inquire with the hotel about their “An Extended Rosewood Stay,” a seven-night package for two with discounts on dining, Asaya treatments, and laundry services. A seamless way to blend business, travel, and relaxation.
Type: Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Pool, fitness center, television, Nespresso coffee machine and tea, separate WC, vanity table, walk-in closet, pillow and bedding selection.
In-House: Marmo Bistrom BluHouse, The Legacy House, Holt’s Cafe, CHAAT, Butterfly Patisserie, The Butterfly Room, Bayfare Social, HENRY, DarkSide, XX, Asaya, Rossano Ferretti HairSpa.
Atmosphere: Wellness-oriented and minimal, where thoughtful details and small luxuries take center stage.
What we love: Spending the day at Asaya at this Hong Kong hotel, booking treatments.
Book your reservation HERE.
The Langham
Tsim Sha Tsui
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Located in the center of Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood, The Langham is just minutes away from a number of attractions and shopping destinations, including luxury designer flagships, the Victoria Harbour, and the Star Ferry. A European-style hotel designed with a pristine attention to detail, the Langham’s rooms and suites feature attributes like submerged bathtubs and rainfall showers, fireplaces, and fresh flowers. And for the special visitors who book the Director suite, guests can enjoy photographic art from the suite’s very own film library. The establishment also plays host to a rooftop pool, the Chuan Body + Soul wellness sanctuary, and six restaurants and bars—including the three Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurants T’ang Court and London’s famed Palm Court.
Type: Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, Health Club and Wellness Centre access, “Sleep Matters by Chuan” programme, work desk, tea and coffee machines, Langham Blissful Bed, marble shower with a separate shower and bath.
In-House: T’ang Court, Palm Court, The Food Gallery, Chuan Body + Soul,
Atmosphere: European luxury with a refined attention to detail.
What we love: Booking a Heaven facial at Chuan Body + Soul.
Book your reservation HERE.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Central
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Located in Hong Kong’s Central district, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong offers harbor-view accommodations, Michelin dining, resort-style pools, and a comprehensive wellness center. Set between sleek skyscrapers and subtle traditional Chinese touches, the hotel reflects the city’s layered cultural identity. Its culinary program is a standout, with eight Michelin stars—including Caprice, Lung King Heen, Sushi Saito, and Noi—among the most under one roof in Hong Kong. Rooms are designed for comfort, with elevated experiences throughout the property creating a refined, all-encompassing stay that balances energy, indulgence, and ease.
Type: Five-Star Luxury Hotel.
Amenities: Fitness center, work station, customizable bed with a choice of a mattress topper, choice of pillows, bath toiletries, newspaper upon request, Nespresso machine, kettle, Bose speaker, marble bathroom.
In-House: Caprice, Lung King Heen, Argo, Caprice Bar, Gallery, Sushi Saito, The Lounge, Teppanyaki, Pool Terrace, Noi by Paulo Airaudo, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
Atmosphere: Polished and dynamic, blending urban energy with refined comfort, where tailored details and thoughtful service create a seamless, elevated stay.
What we love: Booking a sunset cruise on an iconic Hong Kong wooden junk boat and Michelin-starred dining for an elevated experience.
Book your reservation HERE.
