Admiralty Hong Kong
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Classic Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaOpulent harbourfront showpiece
Glass bubble elevators and hundreds of Austrian crystal chandeliers define this enduring high-rise showpiece of classical Asian opulence.
“Surrounded by lush greenery and the buzz of the city beyond, it’s intimate, low-key and lined with striped umbrellas…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Generations gather for weekend dim sum at Summer Palace and family celebrations.
Remarkable
Bespoke essential oil blends and intuitive round-the-clock butler care anticipate every need.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
Quite possibly the apex of the Far East school of high-luxury mega-hotels, Hong Kong’s Island Shangri-La is nothing if not large.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched directly above the Pacific Place shopping mall, the tower offers covered access to Admiralty station and sits beside lush Hong Kong Park.
The rooms
Automated curtains glide open to reveal Victoria Harbour, while interiors pair delicate chinoiserie motifs with marble bathrooms and deep daybeds.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 28.5-meter outdoor pool rests amid lush greenery, and the fitness center overlooks the Admiralty skyline.
The spa
Botanical treatment suites host traditional Chinese therapies and clinical facials around a central indoor tree sculpture.
At the table
Michelin-starred Summer Palace serves refined Cantonese dishes beneath crystal chandeliers, and Lobster Bar hosts live evening jazz.
The dramatic blue-carpeted white marble staircase that climbs to a spacious mezzanine sets the tone for this grand hotel…
How it began
Inside the soaring atrium hangs The Great Motherland of China, a 250-panel silk mural created by 40 artists over six months.
“Dazzling floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible skyline views and orange-gold sunrises steal the show – but the interiors are tasteful, glamorous and luxurious.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.