The 17 Best Historic Hotels in the World - AFAR
"Opened in 1928 as a luxurious terminus hotel on the Kowloon Peninsula, this grande dame has long been a social hub for elites crossing Victoria Harbour for afternoon tea, tea dances, and high-society gatherings. Subsequent expansions added towers, shops, a spa, an aviation lounge with rooftop helipads, and a Philippe Starck–designed fine-dining restaurant; recent guest-room renovations blended creamy, polished finishes with modern tech conveniences like bedside control panels, while preserved relics and ritualized services maintain the property’s storied, elegant reputation." - Mary Holland
