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Best for cinematic sleepovers £ £ £ REGENT HONG KONG


This Kowloon hotel sweeps over the edge of Victoria Harbour, and its waterside rooms — they’re the only option to go for — provide the perfect panorama of the metropolis. By day, traditional wooden junk boats, cargo ships and cruisers glide along the water; as dusk descends, fl ashes of light bring steel-and-glass towers to life as the daily ‘Symphony of Lights’ show animates the


skyline. Elegant rooms in beachy tones feature huge windows with banquette seating and soaking tubs. And there are other reasons to stay: afternoon tea and sundowners are served in the lobby, again with stellar views, and guests have access to a spa, pool and fi tness facilities. ROOMS: From HK$6,000 (£630), plus a 10% service charge. hongkong.regenthotels.com


Best for suburban


seaside living £ £ THE ARCA


Just 20 minutes’ taxi ride from Central, The Arca hits a sweet spot for travellers who want easy access to the city without its intensity. The Southern District setting is perfect for travellers keen to understand Hong Kong beyond its commercial core, with many parks, hiking trails and beaches nearby that are


beloved by locals. At the property, there’s a buzzy rooftop infinity pool and restaurant Arca Society,


which serves Western and Asian specialities. Finished in pretty pinks and creams, mellow rooms come with slick mid-century-modern-style furnishings. ROOMS: From HK$1,600 (£168). thearca.com


Best for escaping the city £ HAKKA LIFE EXPERIENCE VILLAGE


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In the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in the North East New Territories, this unique restored


village includes 11 simple houses available for stays to guests who book an on-site activity. The settlement was established centuries ago by Hakka clans, an


ethnic group originally from Northern China, and the project aims to celebrate them with workshops, such as weaving classes or rice harvesting. Designed to


provide respite from city life, with no wi-fI or TVs, it’s about as rustic as it’s possible to be in Hong Kong. ROOMS: From HK$880 (£92).


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Best on a budget £ THE SALISBURY


— YMCA OF HONG KONG What’s unexpected at this cheap-and-cheerful hotel


is that guests enjoy one of the most coveted settings in the city, overlooking Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island’s skyscrapers. It’s also close to major attractions such as the Star Ferry and Hong Kong


Cultural Centre. But there are other reasons to stay here — its leisure facilities are extensive; alongside two pools, there’s a gym and challenging climbing wall. Finished in shades of milky coffee, rooms


are perfunctory but comfy — book one facing the harbour for showstopper views of the city. ROOMS: From HK$1,200 (£125). ymcahk.org.hk


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