Three to see in Hong Kong
A first visit to Hong Kong can be daunting. Andrew John Virtue Dobson suggests three hotels that offer a wide variety of memorable moments
Sleep: Hotel Indigo in Wan Chai
Hand-crafted floral mosaic, king-sized bed and a design esthetic featuring goldfish bath mat and tai chi statue greet the weary traveller.
Each morning, pull back the curtains and gaze out wraparound windows overlooking Wan Chai and its bustling market. The Hotel Indigo opened in May 2013 and quickly snatched the Asia Pacific Hotel award for Best Hotel Architecture in Hong Kong. The gem is the hotel’s jaw dropping glass-bottomed rooftop pool.
Eat: Summer Palace at Island Shangri-La
First time visitors are swept away by the Island Shangri-La’s razzle dazzle lobby featuring a collection of ornate chandeliers.
Decadence is defined at the hotel’s signature Summer Palace where Chef Ip Chi Cheung presents the best of Cantonese cuisine with award-winning flair. He focuses on seasonal favourites in a setting that evokes the grandeur of a rich Chinese heritage.
Highlights from Summer Palace include an explosive dim sum trio, soft-as-a-marshmallow beef cheek and Peking duck, which is carved tableside and served with wee pancakes and sweet hoisin.
Treat Yourself: Plateau Spa at The Grand Hyatt
Located on the 11th floor of the palatial Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Plateau Spa offers privacy, seclusion and an escape from the frenzy of Hong Kong.
Award-winning treatments are conducted in luxurious private rooms with ensuite bathrooms that offer jaw-dropping views of the HK skyline.
Be sure to treat yourself to the spa’s signature massage treatment, “The Plateau,” which uses a combination of Shiatsu, Thai and Swedish techniques.
Guests are able to select one of three essential oils for their treatment.