West Kowloon Hong Kong
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottWhimsical harbour perch
Glass bubble elevators rise past a soaring twig column in the lobby, connecting an enchanted forest aesthetic with energetic cocktail lounges.
“From top to bottom, the 393-room address exudes whimsical wonder in its larger-than-life décor.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Enchanted forest interiors featuring a soaring twig column installation, woodland motifs, and bold pop art palettes.
Notable
A 76th-floor heated outdoor pool, harbor-facing vitality baths, aroma steam rooms, and a panoramic Technogym fitness center.
Notable
Resident DJ sets at the lively WOOBAR lounge and open-air summer pool parties on the rooftop deck.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Hong Kong
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
a riot of graphic color standing hundreds of feet above the waterfront in the up-and-coming West Kowloon district.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Built directly above Kowloon MTR Station and Elements mall, the hotel offers covered transit links and proximity to West Kowloon Cultural District.
The rooms
Rooms feature bold palettes of acid yellow and burnt orange, paired with deep soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling Victoria Harbour views.
Pool, baths and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool sits 211 metres above Victoria Harbour. Below, indoor vitality baths and a gym overlook the water.
The spa
Treatment suites look out over Victoria Harbour, with twin massage beds, cabanas, and private soaking tubs.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
KITCHEN
The dining room lines Victoria Harbour with amber lights and open kitchens serving dim sum and international dishes.
The all-glass lobby of the W Hong Kong transports travelers into an enchanted forest, with outsize insect sculptures, ... LED twig lights.
Bar
WOOBAR
The lounge serves afternoon tea and craft cocktails under double-height ceilings, with resident DJs spinning evening sets.
How it began
Opening in 2008 as China's first W property, the interiors were shaped by designers Yasumichi Morita and Nic Graham.
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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.