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experience — kick-start your evening with a shochu-based cocktail and the wagyu gyoza. As for the rooms, the wraparound Mandarin Suite is a stunner, with its own private spa, 12-person dining room and a spread of antiquities, including two enigmatic carved fi gures that bookend a deep-soaking bathtub, o ff ering pretty views of the city. Mandarin Suite from $12,500 + 10% per night. Contact Judith Wong, director of revenue, juwong@mohg.com, +852 2825 4806, mandarinoriental.com FOUR SEASONS HONG KONG As tough as the pandemic era was, this long-standing Four Seasons used that quiet time productively by developing a clutch of new venues and undertaking a complete renovation of its inventory. Returning guests will discover updated suites that are fresh and homey, with improved tech but the same harbor views still unfurling from those fl oor-to-ceiling windows. The top- fl oor Presidential Suite caters to all tastes, with its own grand piano should you want to host a singalong dinner party and a private wellness space for in-room pampering. But the Four Seasons’ most exciting o ff erings are found elsewhere in the property. The smart new cocktail bar Argo is already regarded as one of the most innovative drinking dens in the city. Inspired by char siu (barbecued pork), one (meat-free) libation is made with pineapple and soy sauce. For more conventional, but exceptional, Cantonese dishes, visit Lung King Heen. It was the fi rst Chinese restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars, and it remains one of the most illustrious restaurants in the city. And when the weather’s sunny, it feels truly indulgent to laze in the lounge chairs that fl ank the colossal outdoor in fi nity pool — the best of its kind to be found at any Hong Kong hotel. Presidential Suite from $13,846 per night. Contact Jenny Man, director of sales, jenny.man@fourseasons.com, +852 3196 8308, fourseasons.com

THE PENINSULA HONG KONG The city’s grandest of grande dames, The Pen is a true Hong Kong icon that has welcomed dignitaries for just shy of a century. And it’s been revered by locals for generations too: You’ll see families mark special occasions over traditional afternoon tea in the ornate lobby and couples getting cozy at French fi ne-dining favorite Gaddi’s; the neon- fl ecked skyline views from the rooftop European restaurant Felix are some of the best in the city. A fl eet of 14 glossy-green Rolls-Royce extended wheelbase Phantoms are on standby to shepherd guests to the sights in style; immaculately attired in pristine whites, attentive pages sincerely welcome every arrival. Thoughtfully laid out and peaceful, accommodation is elegant and cosseting. Of course, if you do stay here then booking a Victoria Harbour facing room is obligatory. Occupying a sizable chunk of the 26th fl oor, the Peninsula Suite o ff ers a truly breathtaking panorama from its sweeping balcony. Inside, there’s a private gym, screening room and a knockout dining space for showstopper soirées. The Peninsula Suite from $30,500 + 10% per night, inclusive of $1,300 dining credit per day. Contact Larry Chan, director of sales, larrychan@peninsula.com, When it comes to unabashed but tasteful extravagance, Rosewood Hong Kong could well be the most lavish city hotel in the world: Walls are coated with Loro Piana wool; and an expansive Henry Moore bronze is sprawled on the lawn just outside the lobby. Every visible inch of this Tony Chi-designed property is beautifully styled. Aesthetes will be awed by the no-expense-spared attention to detail, not to mention some seriously swish facilities. The inventory even includes discreet resort-style wellness lodges, where guests can reside in total serenity as they complete tailored treatment programs. Perhaps that decadence is because Rosewood’s CEO Sonia Cheng is from Hong Kong, and this property also serves as a testament to her family’s story (you can sample their favorite dishes and explore their history in the hotel’s waterside Cantonese restaurant The Legacy House). Intensely fl avorful and colorful, particularly delicious dishes are also served in Indian restaurant Chaat. A complimentary amenity for guests in higher room categories, the handsome 40th- fl oor Manor Club makes a gorgeous spot for a clear-some-emails Negroni. The view is better still, however, for occupants of the 57th- fl oor Harbour House suite, with its outdoor pool and manicured wraparound gardens providing the most striking outdoor aerie. The Harbour House from $102,000 + 10% per night. Contact Angus Pitkethley, director of sales and marketing, angus.pitkethley@rosewoodhotels.com, +852 3891 8371, rosewoodhotels.com. MANDARIN ORIENTAL HONG KONG The group’s global fl agship property, this hallowed Mandarin Oriental takes its responsibilities as the buck-stops-here brand ambassador very seriously: Standards of service from every team member really are next-level. Having just celebrated its 60th anniversary, the property in Central has played a starring role in many key moments of Hong Kong’s history, and there are some ways in which the hotel still revels in increasingly hard-to- fi nd old-school sensibilities — and the guest experience is all the better for it. Serving beer in silver tankards, the Captain’s Bar has been welcoming drinkers for over half a century; eschewing newfangled trends, the spa specializes in traditional Chinese medicine, facials and massages — the highly experienced, intuitive therapists are superb. Of the many dining options available, the most discreet dinners are held in the one of-a-kind Krug Room, where executive chef Robin Zavou’s tailored menus are paired with rare Krug champagnes. The vibe’s more buzzy at The Aubrey, a colorful drinks and dining space that delivers an upmarket take on a Japanese izakaya +852 2926 2888, peninsula.com ROSEWOOD HONG KONG

The Peninsula HongKong

The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

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