Tsim Sha Tsui East Hong Kong
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ClassicOutside the door
Garden atrium stalwart
Glass elevators glide through a 110-foot sunlit atrium filled with cascading vertical gardens, ornamental trees, and bubbling fountains.
“Once you navigate your way up the hotel's matrix of escalators, it's like you've transported to Rome: Tuscan-style frescos, arches, terracotta tiled floors, and rustic rope chairs.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An eleven-storey glass atrium features cascading hanging gardens, fountains, and scenic capsule elevators.
Notable
A heated rooftop pool with underwater audio accompanies sauna and herbal steam rooms.
Notable
Generations gather for Roman meals at Sabatini and butterfly palmiers from Fine Foods.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the rooms have custom-designed three-layer mattresses made just for the Hong Kong hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located on Mody Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the hotel puts you steps from the bustling Victoria Harbour promenade.
The rooms
Finished in light woods and Chinese-influenced art, rooms offer generous layouts with marble bathrooms and wide views of Victoria Harbour.
Rooftop pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 25-metre rooftop pool plays music underwater, flanked by classical arches, private treatment rooms, and a gym.
Sauna and steam
Pine saunas and mosaic herbal steam rooms sit beside an indoor vitality pool with floral tilework.
At the table
Dining ranges from Beijing mutton hot pot at Dong Lai Shun to buffets served beneath the atrium garden.
How it began
Opened in 1981, the hotel made culinary history in 1992 by hosting the Roman dining institution Sabatini's first outpost outside Italy.
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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.