48 Best Hotels in Hong Kong, China

Need an escape from the city? Auberge Discovery Bay offers up sea views, spacious rooms, and a decadent spa. For outdoorsy types, there's easy access to hiking paths, as well as to Lantau Island’s main tourist draws: the Big Buddha, Disneyland, and Tai O. Many of the rooms come with panoramic views and sunken bathtubs, and all guests have access to a sprawling swimming pool and 27-hole golf course. Don’t be surprised if you watch a wedding unfold during your stay: the waterfront setting has a following thanks in part to its striking glass chapel and horse-drawn carriage rides.

If you've ever dreamed of living a life of privilege in the Mid-Levels without having to pay through the nose for it, this is your chance—all the better if you go for a slightly pricier harbor-view room. A fully equipped business center, workout room with view, pleasant outdoor pool, and restaurant with a nice open-air terrace overlooking the harbor are among the amenities.

Standard rooms are small and don't have views, so consider upgrading to a larger, upper-floor room, where the surrounding skyline and Happy Valley Racecourse form a dramatic backdrop. There is no restaurant, gym, or pool on the premises, but the hotel is not far from the bar scenes of Happy Valley and Causeway Bay, along with what seems like an endless choice of shops and restaurants.

A gleaming-white, oval-shaped tower rising from the Pacific Place complex offers dramatic views of the harbor and the Peak, along with super convenience for shopping and transport to other parts of Hong Kong. Guests appreciate little touches such as free-on-request Shanghai Tang bathroom amenities and a choice of five pillow types, and business travelers can enjoy five executive floors and a dedicated lounge with harbor views and all-day food and drink. The Sunday champagne brunch is one of the city's finest (best to book early).

The Cosmopolitan's little next-door neighbor appeals to guests who enjoy trendy, contemporary design as well as the allure of the popular ground-floor Nooch Bar, with its lush, red-velvet booths and lavish cocktails. While a tangle of roadways surrounds the hotel, restaurants and bars are only minutes away on foot. Cosmo guests can use the Cosmopolitan's handy shuttle-bus service and business center.

Kid-friendly services extend to family-sized rooms that sleep up to five and even suites filled with stuffed animals and electronic games; adults enjoy a choice of 11 pillows and many other personal touches. Racing fans can ask for a room with a view of Happy Valley Racecourse, though some rooms overlook a graveyard. An excellent shuttle service runs to and from a range of locations—especially helpful, since the hotel is surrounded by traffic-clogged streets and taxis are hard to flag.

Tidy and comfortable no-frills rooms are close to Western Tunnel and especially convenient for those with business in Kowloon. The surroundings are dead at night, but a 10-minute walk brings you to busy Sheung Wan, with its picturesque side streets and antiques shops, and busy Central is a short taxi- or subway-ride away.

Overlooking Happy Valley and the surrounding hillsides through floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows, the sleek superior rooms are equipped with surround-sound DVD systems and 42-inch flat screens; suites afford especially panoramic views through three walls of windows. Blissfully removed from the crowds on a quiet street, this business-oriented hotel is just around the corner from Causeway Bay's low-key bar street and close to many attractions. The rooftop bar, Club @28, comes alive at night and is a destination in itself.

This is Disneyland, so the focus is on kids—from Chef Mickey restaurants to the piano-shaped pool to well-stocked playrooms—but adults might enjoy the theme of silver-screen glamour that extends to art-deco styling in the cocktail lounge and the small but comfortable guest rooms. Don't overlook this option or the neighboring if you have an early-morning flight, as the airport is just five minutes away, making these some of the better airport hotels around.

Regulars, many of whom are business travelers, appreciate being comfortably away from the Island's bustling madness while enjoying such perks as the minimalist-chic guest rooms and rooftop deck. Drinks are served on the open-air terrace at the resident-only lounge Sugar, hovering on the 32nd floor, and Feast serves an international buffet throughout the day; the bar and restaurant scenes of Causeway Bay and Sai Wan Ho are just short subway rides away. A paperless checkout system means that when it's time to go, you simply pick up and leave.

Rooms above a theater and shopping complex come in a variety of welcoming styles, from an East-meets-West decor in some to airy, bright, functional contemporary design in others—all are set up for maximum comfort and relaxation. So is the rooftop outdoor heated pool, designed like a Roman bath, and glass-walled gym overlooking Kowloon on all sides. Kowloon's most famous night market on Temple Street is just a stone's throw away, and the lively nighttime street scene in Mong Kok to the north and the more touristy attractions of Tsim Sha Tsui to the south are about a 15-minute walk in either direction.

A quiet locale just east of Victoria Park is enhanced by soothingly decorated guest rooms, where the amenities include posh glass-walled showers. Some rooms come with free access to the tranquil Life Spa, and business travelers can take advantage of a lounge that provides panoramic views, along with free coffee, tea, and refreshments. Electric Road, around the corner, is lined with decent restaurants that augment the rather bland in-house dining room, and Victoria Park compensates for the lack of pool or gym with plenty of outdoor sports facilities.

Some rooms are spacious with splendid views of the bay, and other rooms are smaller with close-up street views, but all have a light, contemporary design and are moderately priced compared with other high-end hotels (especially in the center of Causeway Bay). The hotel has no pool but it does have its own spa and fitness center, and a lively English pub on the lower level draws a fair number of loyal expatriates. The location, adjacent to Victoria Park, is ideal for recreation, shopping, and dining, and the restaurant-heavy World Trade Centre is right next door.

Few comforts are neglected, with amenities ranging from sumptuous Chinese-accented furnishings to all sorts of high-tech gadgetry, but the main features are the knockout views of the harbor and Victoria Peak through walls of glass. The hotel is home to world-class restaurants, including Michelin three-starred Lung King Heen, two-star Caprice, and the first overseas location of three-starred Sushi Saito from Tokyo. You can also look forward to legendary service, a gorgeous infinity pool that hangs above the harbor and a blissful sanctuary of a spa.

A direct connection to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre makes this a business-first hotel, but leisure travelers also enjoy the elegant rooms, with sweeping harbor views and luxurious touches such as an oversize square bathtub and mirror TV. The restaurants are excellent, in particular One Harbour Road; the handsome Grand Hyatt Steakhouse; and Tiffin, with a legendary dessert buffet and live music performances. Sports facilities include a curvaceously beautiful pool, 400-meter jogging track, children's playground, and some rent-by-the-hour facilities such as a driving range and tennis and squash courts.

Modeled in Victorian style after the Grand Floridian at Florida's Disney resort, this hugely popular resort is beautifully done, from the spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the sea to kids' activities hosted by Disney characters. A sense of whimsy reigns supreme everywhere, including at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, where girls can transform into Disney princesses. Adults can partake of horticulture tours. For adults and kids alike, days begin in the Enchanted Garden Restaurant, where Mickey and his pals appear at a lavish buffet breakfast.

Perks at this standard-issue airport hotel are views of the picturesque Nine Eagles golf course or the South China Sea, a footbridge that conveniently connects to AsiaWorld-Expo, and free shuttle service to and from Disneyland and Citygate Outlets mall in Tung Chung. Man Ho Chinese Restaurant is excellent, offering traditional dishes with tasty, innovative twists in a casual yet elegant setting. While most guests will be here on business, they can take time out for sightseeing tours of such local attractions as the Big Buddha in nearby Lantau and the Ngong Ping cable car.

The interiors throughout this hotel are designed to make a statement, from the vertical garden hanging above the lobby café to the stylish, panoramic, top-floor lounge—and, in between, are gorgeous, view-filled guest rooms outfitted with cozy woods, natural fabrics, and high-tech amenities. The outdoor rooftop pool and gym hang over the harbor, the spa is staffed with Thai masseuses, and the buffet at the Market restaurant is one of the most popular in town (guests can skip to the front of the line).

This standout boutique hotel has serious architectural chops—the exterior resembles a circling dragon—as well as photogenic interiors, where exquisitely designed guest rooms have dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful contemporary decor, and funky tiled-wall murals. As for the rest of the hotel, you can’t miss the suspended, glass-bottomed rooftop pool or the vertigo-inducing Skybar, and the coffee at Indicolite restaurant will have you hooked.

Most guest quarters, soothingly decorated in calming shades of cream and white, have cushioned seats set into bay windows that are perfect for reading while taking in the city and harbor views—which you may have plenty of time to do, since the surrounding area is quiet at night. Be sure to check out the executive packages with access to, among other perks, the bright and comfortable top-floor Club Lounge and all of its amenities.

Enthusiastic partygoers can roll out of bed and land in a bar—one is on the 29th and 30th floors of the hotel, others are in the same tower, and dozens of others are on the surrounding Lan Kwai Fong bar strips. As an antidote to the high-energy surroundings, rooms are soothingly done in warm colors and nicely equipped with ergonomic chairs, large plasma screens, and free Wi-Fi for most booking packages.

Smack in the midst of Causeway Bay's business venues and frenetic shopping scene, Hotel Pennington offers comfortable accommodations at reasonable prices. Aimed at business travelers, the rooms have a woody retro vibe, plus helpful in-room work spaces. Families and independent travelers will also appreciate the 40-inch LED TVs, as well as the local artwork lining the corridors.

These towering 37 floors offer clean and modern rooms, and though the surroundings are industrial, water and lush greenery views, along with an outdoor pool and casual ambience throughout, provide a nice getaway feel. For those who really want to get away, Aberdeen Country Park and its picturesque hiking trails, Repulse Bay Beach, and other southern coastal spots are nearby. A seafood restaurant and a nice choice of lounges and bars help compensate for a dearth of nearby nightlife, and a free shuttle service whisks guests into livelier environs in no time.

The scent of lemongrass and cozy feel of an old Hong Kong apartment building extend to the small but beautiful rooms enlarged by bay windows and plunging views of the surrounding cityscape. Bathrooms are gracefully outfitted with wooden-ladder towel racks and faux-antique Chinese doors. The surrounding streets are lined with cafés, galleries, and quaint boutiques, and the hotel's open-air Breeze lounge is a fine place to relax with free coffee and a book.

At this sleek glass-and-steel box that transformed a once seedy block, whimsical sculptures of Mao's Red Guards greet you at the entrance, and luxurious guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, mirrored walls, mood lighting, and glass-walled marble bathrooms. The Cantonese restaurant Ming Court is Michelin starred, and the open atrium lounge, Backyard, is a great place for drinks. While the hotel is about playful luxury, the surrounding area provides a look into local life in an unwesternized neighborhood.

The understated, striking design promotes a sense of calm, from the relaxing lounge-library to guest quarters that feel like exclusive apartments and come with kitchenettes and cleverly designed living areas. Travelers are pampered with a 24-hour gym, self-service laundry, DVD library, and the use of a complimentary smartphone. While there is no restaurant, buffet breakfast and evening cocktails are served in the attractive piano lounge.

Though most guests belong to the convention crowd gathering at nearby Cyberport, bright and spacious guest rooms break out of the business mode with a hip vibe and generously sized windows for sea gazing; corner suites enjoy especially sensational sea views. You're not too far from town, yet enjoy easier access to Stanley and Ocean Park than your Central counterparts do, but the surrounding area is pretty dead when dusk falls.

Over the past 50 years, Hong Kong's most famous hotel has lost none of its opulence, colonial charm, or shine: it still features impeccable service as well as spacious rooms with daybeds tucked beneath huge windows; TV screens set next to bathroom sinks; and closet cubbyhole "valet boxes," where your daily paper, newly shined shoes, and room-service meal magically appear. The Clipper Lounge and The Chinnery (serving Hong Kong's best fish-and-chips in Hong Kong) ooze colonial flavor, while Michelin-starred Man Wah offers local Cantonese delicacies. Other notable facilities include The Mandarin Spa, which draws inspiration from traditional Chinese Medicine, and the old-school Mandarin Barber.

The views of the skyline and adjacent Victoria Park are beautiful, whether enjoyed from the simple but effectively designed modern rooms with all the basics or the pleasant rooftop pool. Adventurous diners will be pleased to discover the street food of Electric Road just around the corner, and the shops and sophisticated nightlife of Causeway Bay are just a subway stop away. Guests who wish to stay close to home can catch a game at Vic's Pub, or dine on French-Japanese fusion cuisine at Café du Parc.