11 best Hong Kong hotels in 2026 - International Traveller

Lean into harbour-fronting indulgence or plush family-friendly comfort with the most exceptional Hong Kong hotels.

Gazing over Victoria Harbour from a marshmallow-soft bed, I relish the chance to pause and take in Hong Kong’s inimitable magnetism. When days are best spent hopping between top Hong Kong restaurants, famed shopping precincts and mesmerising historical sites (a 34-metre bronze buddha on an island, anyone?), catching your breath can feel like a waste of time.

The best Hong Kong hotels manage to keep you right by the action while offering refuge from the revelry, rolling in five-star amenities and flawless fit outs to create the most decadent cherries on top. Here, my top picks for every visitor to China’s most intoxicating territory.

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If you only book one of the best Hong Kong hotels, make it The Peninsula Hong Kong for its globally acclaimed beauty and long history of celebrity spotting. Plus, two Michelin-starred dining experiences on the one site is deliciously indulgent.

Best Hong Kong hotels for luxury

1. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Best for: Poolside indulgence

An accommodation stalwart for its tranquil pool vibes, the five-star Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is pure reprieve from Hong Kong’s concrete jungle. Yes, 542 suites and rooms drip with reliable Hyatt decadence (including, for most, views across Victoria Harbour) but it’s the 50-metre outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool on level 11 that I most vividly long to revisit. Sun lounges, a poolside menu, heated conditions to keep R&R motoring through winter. Even then, the mercury rarely dips below 14 degrees. It’s heaven, plus there’s a day spa, 24-hour gym and tennis courts. Further amenities include 11 restaurants and bars (including my personal favourite Chocolatier which serves handcrafted sweets until 8pm daily), and the two-level Grand Club, if you book a club room, which serves round-the-clock refreshments and floor-to-ceiling panoramic views.

Address: 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

2. The Peninsula Hong Kong

Best for: Special occasion escapes

One of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Peninsula Hong Kong is Hong Kong’s oldest surviving, opened in 1928 and drawing Hollywood legends like Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor. This is the ultimate luxury choice in this territory given its private rooftop helipads, Rolls-Royce fleet and two Michelin star restaurants, while the extraordinarily high-ceilinged Lobby remains one of the fanciest facilitators of high tea on the planet. I love how this Hong Kong hotel blends its historical roots with contemporary style, particularly in the 300 rooms and suites which lean into champagne and eggshell white finishes subtly splashed with floral motifs. Amenities span The Peninsula Spa, a fitness centre and a glorious indoor pool with skyline views.

Address: 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

3. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Best for: Opulence in the heart of the city

Another Hong Kong hotel filled with ancient stories, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong first opened in 1963 as the debut flagship Mandarin Oriental property and the territory’s tallest skyscraper at the time. While its location on Victoria Harbour, near the Star ferry service, is unbeatable, what I love most are its rooms and suites that pair luxe marble statements with jewel-tone feature walls and furnishings. This place is also a winner in the culinary stakes, offering 10 restaurants and bars including the Michelin-starred Man Wah renowned for its traditional Cantonese cuisine. Other amenities include an indoor pool, fitness centre and the Mandarin Club on level 23. Visitors should note that the hotel undertook renovations in September 2026 with staggered amenity reopenings scheduled into 2027 — contact the hotel directly for a comprehensive lay of the land when you book.

Address: 5 Connaught Road, Central

4. The St. Regis Hong Kong

Best for: Foodie indulgence

Home to another two Michelin-starred restaurants, The St. Regis Hong Kong is a no-brainer for fine dining-obsessed travellers. Choose from French cuisine at L’Envol or Cantonese fare at RÙN, with both offering entirely unique albeit utterly unforgettable dining experiences. Additionally, there’s the Drawing Room which nails a dim sum trolley service daily. If you’ve stayed at a St. Regis before, you’ll be familiar with the chain’s signature butler service, which also extends to its Hong Kong location to help you run whatever errands you need (laundry, transport bookings and more) running. Amenities include a day spa, athletic club, outdoor swimming pool and gym.

Address: 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai (250 metres’ walk from Grand Hyatt)

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5. Upper House Hong Kong

Best for: Finding your Zen

The Upper House by Swire Hotels’ brand philosophy is reflected across its four China properties, with Upper House Hong Kong throwing total luxury mansion vibes. Much of the brand’s vision to steer away from business-feeling accommodation is thanks to Hong Kong designer André Fu, who breathed similar life into The St. Regis Hong Kong in 2019. His unique take, 38 levels above ground, is oak timber and bamboo-dreamy with multi-medium artworks popping up throughout. The rooms go more minimalistic, allowing Victoria Harbour to create a natural mural beyond expansive windows. Amenities include three restaurants, multiple wellness spaces, in-room spa treatments and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Address: Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty

6. Rosewood Hong Kong

Best for: International art immersion

Just a stroll down from The Peninsula Hong Kong, Rosewood Hong Kong is an art lover’s paradise. Not only is the Hong Kong hotel filled with breathtaking works, like the courtyard’s bronze Sleeping Lady sculpture by Thomas Houseago and the lift lobby’s massive abstract painting by Joe Bradley, but during March’s annual Art Basel exhibition, the team have been known to roll out a private champagne-laced yacht transfer over to its front door at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Amenities span 11 restaurants, a day spa, fitness centre, infinity pool, wellness spaces, a personal butler service and cultural tours.

Address: 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Best Hong Kong hotels for families

7. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel

Best for: Kid-centric exploration

While Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel remains the OG for great theme park accessibility, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel is my pick of the clustered Lantau Island bunch. Also, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is scheduled for a facelift in 2027 with no reopening date slated at the time of publication. My recommended alternative, which is also slightly more affordable, is full of squeal-worthy bells and whistles, particularly if you lean more Marvel than Mickey, with some rooms boasting Avenger-themed murals and furnishings. An outdoor pool with an inbuilt piano key toddler area is also noteworthy, as is the Disney Artistry Tour which charts the brand’s cinematic history. There’s also a kids’ activity centre, regular shuttles to and from the park, two restaurants and babysitting services.

Address: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island

8. The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong

Best for: On-site kid entertainment

I carry serious nostalgia for Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s other theme park, and staying at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong is the best way to experience its adrenaline-pumping fun. Keepingparents happy with South China Sea views from an infinity pool, the Hong Kong hotel’s kids’ lagoon will also keep little ones entertained. The rooms are beautifully appointed with pastels shades, while a handful of kid-themed rooms, including ‘Mermaid Princess’ and ‘Pirate Paradise’, may prove hard to argue with. Other amenities include three eateries, a kids’ games room, a day spa, a gym andregular shuttle buses to the park.

Address: 3 Ocean Drive, Aberdeen

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9. Royal Plaza Hotel

Royal Plaza Hong Kong — The Royal Plaza is situated in the middle of an iconic shopping district.

Best for: Spacious retreats in a buzzy neighbourhood

I love the Royal Plaza Hotel for its location. Not only is it in Mong Kok, one of my favourite Hong Kong shopping districts, but it’s built directly atop the MTR Mong Kok East Station so ticking off your Hong Kong hit list is streamlined. The Hong Kong hotel also treats guests to spacious and affordable family-friendly rooms with two queen bed configurations for up to four adults — a less than frequent find in Hong Kong. Amenities include a 40-metre outdoor pool, fitness centre and valet parking.

Address: 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon

Best Hong Kong hotels for couples

9. The Murray

The Murray Hong Kong

Best for: Boutique vibes despite a large build

There are so many dreamy elements of The Murray to entice love birds, but my favourite is the 100-year-old, 17-metre-high cassia tree that’s untouched due to government recognition of its rarity. Sure, this Hong Kong hotel is as slick as most, awash with plush furnishings, marble surfaces and smart technology, but the tree’s ancient preservation amid such contemporary evolution is beautiful. Couples will also appreciate the dual-person treatment rooms in the day spa, plus there’s an indoor lap pool, health club, gym and five restaurants and bars to slink into.

Address: 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central

11. Regent Hong Kong

Regent Hong Kong

Best for: Honeymooners

I can’t guarantee it, but if you’re planning on tying the knot, Regent Hong Kong is famed for laying on newlywed spoils. Room upgrades, complimentary entry into its Regent Club and in-room treatshave all been offered by this Hong Kong hotel’s incredibly hospitable team in the past — so if I were you, I’d try my luck. Even without the extra attention, this place is ridiculously luxurious with uninterrupted Victora Harbour views from some in-room bathtubs, pillow menus and ultra-soft bedding. Amenities include a fitness centre, infinity spa pools, an outdoor pool, art collections and six restaurants including the world famous Nobu.

Address: 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

Discover stays to inspire your everyday at novotel.accor.com.

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