Central Hong Kong
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
D CollectionChinese-inspired boutique tower
The hotel runs as an intimate boutique tower, trading corporate gloss for traditional Chinese craft and an open-air terrace.
“The small yet functional lobby of the Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong lacks the grandeur of a luxury hotel, but don’t let that you put you off.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Latticed wood frames and carved jade accents shape the traditional Chinese interiors.
Listed
Hand-drawn neighborhood maps guide guests toward nearby dai pai dongs and noodle counters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel stands just steps away from this bustling scene, and its rooms lean in to the romance, with décor inspired by classic Chinese interiors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Gough Street sits just around the corner, where lines form for Kau Kee noodles and SoHo bars wake up at night.
The rooms
Built-in window seats overlook the surrounding rooftops, and tables hold retro ceramic teapots inspired by Hong Kong cafes.
Restaurant
Aap Ba Din
The first-floor private kitchen prepares market-driven Cantonese dishes in dining rooms decorated with hand-painted wallpaper and Chinese porcelain.
How it began
This corner held a 1907 community clinic and the local welfare association before the boutique tower rose in 2006.
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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.