Busy, dense and ultra-urbanized, Hong Kong is a metropolis full of contrasts, between East and West, tradition and modernity, nature and skyscrapers. Discover the best places to enjoy the city.
Culinary paradise, luxury hotels, spiritual temples, rejuvenating islands, shopping malls, local stalls… Hong Kong, the pearl of the Orient, reflects Asian beauty with that special something that can’t be found anywhere else.
Where to stay?
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
High above Admiralty, in Hong Kong, stands a confidential address that insiders whisper about between two exceptional ports of call: the Island Shangri-La. A veritable icon of Asian hospitality, this vertiginous 56-storey establishment skims the clouds while offering breathtaking views of the mythical Victoria Harbour. Adjacent to the chic Pacific Place complex, the hotel blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with the codes of grand European luxury with singular grace. Right from the lobby, the journey begins: a monumental fresco on silk, “The Great Chinese Homeland”, embraces the walls, while a 130-year-old banyan tree seems to anchor the premises in a sacred temporality. The 544 rooms and suites reveal spectacular panoramas. In hushed silence, eight exceptional culinary addresses celebrate the pleasures of the table. Special mention must be made of the Petrus, a gastronomic jewel where French cuisine is decked out in gala attire, and the Lobster Bar, a rendezvous for discerning epicureans. Floor 8 features a suspended swimming pool. The spa, a sanctuary dedicated to ancestral Asian rituals, extends the experience with grace and serenity. More than a hotel, Island Shangri-La is a destination in itself. A precious stopover where luxury is experienced with discretion, elegance… and a rare depth, to be booked when visiting Hong Kong.
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