"This 497-room Kowloon property underwent a full makeover in 2023 overseen by Hong Kong–born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo and is praised for its spectacular location and views over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Guests cite sophisticated design and attentive service; notable amenities include a rooftop terrace with three infinity pools, an exclusive club lounge for breakfast and refreshments throughout the day, and a Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Lai Ching Heen, which is especially popular for dim sum lunch." - John Wogan John Wogan John Wogan is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure and a contributing writer at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. He was previously a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler and a travel features editor at Goop.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A classic hotel that underwent a major two-year renovation and reopened to strong acclaim, lauded for its prime Victoria Harbour location that delivers stunning waterfront views, easy access to museums and transit, and a sense of calm privacy amid the city's bustle." - Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre is a senior visual editor at Dotdash Meredith, working on Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy. Her work has been featured in ArchitecturalDigest.com, Touring Bird, Port Magazine, StyleCaster, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Positioned on the Kowloon edge of Victoria Harbour, the hotel delivers calming public spaces with skyline views of Hong Kong Island from its lobby lounge, a large inventory of rooms and suites, and a high level of service that quickly transforms the bustle of the city into a serene retreat." - Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo is the editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure. She joined the team in 2022 and often works on packages and front-of-book items, as well as writes, edits, and assists with other editorial operations. She is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Recently refurbished and described as a standard bearer for IHG Hotels & Resorts, this stately property is cited as an example of the upgraded luxury inventory arriving in the city as international visitation rebounds." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxurious hotel in Hong Kong known for its stunning harbor views and world-class amenities."