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The Peninsula Hong Kong, exterior

The harbour city

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, from the best seat on the harbour.

Few cities are defined by a single view. In Hong Kong the hotels compete for it, and the winners are some of the most celebrated in the world.

Hong Kong is vertical, fast and endlessly rewarding. Its great hotels split across the harbour: Kowloon looks across at the island skyline, while Central sits beneath the Peak with the water at its feet.

We choose Hong Kong hotels on the view from the room, the quality of the service and the dining under one roof, because in this city the best restaurants are often upstairs from your bed.

Know the city

Where to base yourself.

Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon's waterfront, with the classic view across to the island.

Central

The financial heart, beneath the Peak, steps from the ferry piers.

Admiralty

Calm towers and gardens between Central and Wan Chai.

Hong Kong in pictures

View from The Upper House, Hong Kong
Aerial view of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
View from Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, pool
Exterior of Rosewood Hong Kong
The Peninsula Hong Kong, room
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Exterior
View from The Upper House, Hong Kong

Photos courtesy of the hotels.

Practical

Before you go.

Getting there
Hong Kong International (HKG) connects to almost everywhere. The Airport Express reaches Central in about 25 minutes, and most hotels offer car transfers.
When to go
October to December is clear, dry and comfortable. Spring can be humid and misty. Summer is hot with a chance of typhoons.
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HKD).
Our tip
Pay for the harbour view. In Hong Kong it is not a nice extra, it is the whole point.

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