HAUTE HONG KONG HOTELS
by Leah Walker
There’s no shortage of luxury anything in Hong Kong.
It’s a place where Bentleys and Rolls Royces sit in
traffic next to Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Multiple outlets
of Cartier, Prada, Gucci and every other major luxury
brands dot the city. Hong Kong has plenty of fine dining
options, boasting 62 Michelin-starred restaurants, second
only to Paris. Thus, it should come as no surprise that
over 20 five-star Hong Kong hotels also exist in the city.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
including Michelin-starred restaurants,
overlooking Victoria Harbour, the Hong
Pierre, Mandarin Grill + Bar and Man
Kong-Mandarin Oriental celebrated its
Wah. The Krug Room, created in
50th anniversary in 2013, solidifying
conjunction with Krug Champagne, was
the storied hotel as a perennial
designed with a train carriage in mind,
five-star favorite.
With so many luxury choices,
how does one choose?
Located in the Central district
giving diners an intimate experience.
Decorated in a contemporary style
with a nod to its Oriental legacy, the
Mandarin Oriental’s 501 rooms and
suites serve as a refuge in the bustling
city. Linen sheets, Hermes bath products
and a pillow menu are lovely, but room
extras like the pass-through valet boxes
are a novel and practical touch for guests
who require the upmost privacy.
There is no menu. Instead, the 1014 courses are created by chef Uwe
Opocensky and paired with Krug
Champagne, the largest collection
outside of France.
The Captain’s Bar is a must for its inviting
atmosphere and the unique collection
of engraved silver tankards—regulars
eventually are gifted their own, which
is then kept in the bar for future visits.
Not just a hotel, the Mandarin
Oriental is a culinary destination for
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didn’t allow women to enter until 1990
visitors and locals alike. Ten restaurants
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The Chinnery, a classic British-style pub,
and boasts over 120 types of whiskey.
and bars are located in the hotel,
Both male and female spa devotees