Some of the biggest names in luxury hotel business are set to open doors in Hong Kong in a not-so-distant future. This not only spells good news for tourists and business travellers to the city, but also for those loyal believers of staycations who now have more options to spoil themselves silly in the lap of luxury while forsaking the hassle of long-distance travel. So let’s check out just which new luxury hotels are coming to Hong Kong this summer.
St. Regis, Hong Kong
After much delay and repeated postponement of its opening, St. Regis Hong Kong is finally scheduled to open next month in the busy Wan Chai district, a stone’s throw away from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Designed by celebrated interior designer André Fu, the hotel’s signature style is all about architectural creativity, cultural diversity and timeless elegance. Housing two restaurants by Michelin-starred chefs, L’Envol, a French fine-dining restaurant and Rùn, a Chinese fine-dining cuisinary, St. Regis looks to attract the city’s foodies as well.
Rosewood Hong Kong
With Rosewood Hong Kong opening its doors in Hong Kong yesterday, the powerhouse hotel chain just unveiled its the 26th international property in what was surely a defining milestone for the group. Located in Kowloon, the towering 65-storey building adds an distinguished feature to Hong Kong’s already impressive skyline, and also provides sweeping views of the harbour from a majority of its suites. The uber-luxurious hotel also offers a plethora of dining options for gourmands, from contemporary Canto cuisine at Holt’s Café to European small-plates at The Butterfly Room.
House 1881
House 1881, which was formerly known as Hullett House, is situated within the old Marine Police Headquarters premises in TST, and retains all the old-world colonial charm that comes with it. A historic landmark with lush gardens, Victorian architecture and an elegant setting, stepping into House 1881 is like turning back time by at least a century. But all the old-worldliness doesn’t mean that one has to forgo the comforts of modern times. With plush suites and rooms, and five different F&B offerings, House 1881 brings the best of both worlds to the jaded traveller.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay