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Hong Kong TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Designated a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China after the British handed it back in 1997, Hong Kong is a study in opposites: colonial, historical buildings nuzzle up against cutting-edge skyscrapers, while the entire city stands starkly against lush, green mountains and the jewel-blue buffer of the surrounding South China Sea.

Why Go

To see one of the most imposing skylines in the world – a mix of gleeming high-rises and lush mountains – and to experience the kaleidoscope of cultures (from British-colonial to ancient Chinese) that keep the city buzzing.

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See Also: Asia

$1499+: See Asia with a 23-city fare pass Cathay Pacific

$1399+: Chinese New Year Hong Kong trip go-today.com

$1066+: 3-star Regal Riverside Hotel Expedia

$1149+: 4-star Eaton Hotel Hong Kong Expedia

$1176+: 4-star Hotel Panorama By Rhombus Expedia

$400/nt+: 5-star The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Expedia

$245/nt+: 4-star Regal Airport Hotel Expedia

$123/nt+: 3-star The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers Expedia

Hong Kong Hotels

With no shortage of top-of-the-line luxury lodging, Hong Kong is certainly a pricey city to lay your head; room rates are higher than in most other Asian countries. But decent hotels can still be had without sacrificing an arm and a leg if you’re willing to stay a little further out and give up that dream of the goose-down comforter.

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Bishop Lei
Located close to the escalator system that runs from Central up to Mid-Levels, this is a good-value three-star hotel owned and... great value | swimming pool | business center

The Salisbury: YMCA of Hong Kong
Forget everything you thought you knew about YMCAs; this 16-floor property knocks the grimy stereotype on its head and... family | great value

The Wesley
This large, well-managed hotel offers good value and an excellent location on the border of Wanchai and Admiralty. The front... great location

Express by Holiday Inn
Located amid the shopping buzz and hip nightlife of Causeway Bay, this well-priced modern hotel is popular with weekday... business center

Hotel Lan Kwai Fong
Nestled just off the shopping thoroughfare of Queen’s Road Central, this friendly mid-range hotel combines a quiet... views | gym

Metropark
Smack-dab in the middle of Causeway Bay, the 266 rooms in this friendly property aren’t exactly spacious, but... great value | modern

The Luxe Manor
This 14-floor boutique hotel fits neatly in the burgeoning “designer” category, with an eclectic mix of Chinese... moderate | boutique

The Prudential
Located in the heart of Kowloon’s bustling Nathan Road shopping district, this well-managed, unpretentious, four-star... gym | swimming pool | business center

Hotel LKF
Set at the fringe of the downtown Lan Kwai Fong dining and nightlife district (hence the hotel’s initials), this is one... design | boutique | lounge | hotel restaurant

Island Shangri-La
Perched on the waterfront, this fine luxury hotel is popular with business travelers who enjoy its unfailing service and... business | waterfront | swimming pool | spa

Jia Hong Kong
Tucked away in a corner of the hip Causeway Bay district, Jia – Philippe Starck’s first Asia hotel – drips... luxury | smart splurge | design | patio | editor pick

Landmark Mandarin Oriental
This ultra-hip 113-room hotel opened in 2005 as the centerpiece of downtown Hong Kong’s luxury shopping mall, The... luxury | smart splurge | lounge | hotel restaurant | spa

Peninsula Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s first and most famous hotel essentially invented a standard of service that the rest of the world’s... smart splurge | hotel restaurant | spa | editor pick | smart luxury winner

The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The ornate, art-deco-style lobby will blow you away with its black marble floors, impressive swirly staircase, towering palms,... expensive | modern | business center

Bishop Lei
Located close to the escalator system that runs from Central up to Mid-Levels, this is a good-value three-star hotel owned and... great value | swimming pool | business center

The Salisbury: YMCA of Hong Kong
Forget everything you thought you knew about YMCAs; this 16-floor property knocks the grimy stereotype on its head and... family | great value

The Wesley
This large, well-managed hotel offers good value and an excellent location on the border of Wanchai and Admiralty. The front... great location

Express by Holiday Inn
Located amid the shopping buzz and hip nightlife of Causeway Bay, this well-priced modern hotel is popular with weekday... business center

Hotel Lan Kwai Fong
Nestled just off the shopping thoroughfare of Queen’s Road Central, this friendly mid-range hotel combines a quiet... views | gym

Metropark
Smack-dab in the middle of Causeway Bay, the 266 rooms in this friendly property aren’t exactly spacious, but... great value | modern

The Luxe Manor
This 14-floor boutique hotel fits neatly in the burgeoning “designer” category, with an eclectic mix of Chinese... boutique | trendy

The Prudential
Located in the heart of Kowloon’s bustling Nathan Road shopping district, this well-managed, unpretentious, four-star... gym | swimming pool | business center

Hotel LKF
Set at the fringe of the downtown Lan Kwai Fong dining and nightlife district (hence the hotel’s initials), this is one... design | boutique | lounge | hotel restaurant

Island Shangri-La
Perched on the waterfront, this fine luxury hotel is popular with business travelers who enjoy its unfailing service and... business | waterfront | swimming pool | spa

Jia Hong Kong
Tucked away in a corner of the hip Causeway Bay district, Jia – Philippe Starck’s first Asia hotel – drips... smart splurge | design | trendy | patio | editor pick

Landmark Mandarin Oriental
This ultra-hip 113-room hotel opened in 2005 as the centerpiece of downtown Hong Kong’s luxury shopping mall, The... smart splurge | trendy | lounge | hotel restaurant | spa

The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The ornate, art-deco-style lobby will blow you away with its black marble floors, impressive swirly staircase, towering palms,... expensive | modern | business center

Jia Hong Kong
Tucked away in a corner of the hip Causeway Bay district, Jia – Philippe Starck’s first Asia hotel – drips... luxury | smart splurge | design | patio | editor pick

The Luxe Manor
This 14-floor boutique hotel fits neatly in the burgeoning “designer” category, with an eclectic mix of Chinese... moderate | boutique

Hong Kong Restaurants

From glamorous bank-breakers befitting of any cosmopolitan metropolis to no-pretenses street kitchens, Hong Kong keeps visitors well-fed and happy. Tip: stretch your dollars by having your biggest meal at lunch, when you’ll likely get more for less. Chinese and Western options are equally abundant city-wide.

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Beijing Shui Jiao Wong
Northern Chinese-style dumplings – either boiled or fried, depending on how healthy you’re feeling – are the... great value | chinese | editor pick

Man Yuen Noodles
This unassuming hole-in-the-wall serves soul-restoring bowls of some of the city’s best (and most affordable) noodles.... great value | chinese

Da Domenico
This trattoria has been getting the attention of committed foodies – both locally and from afar. Find beautifully... trendy | italian

Nobu Hong Kong
Fresh Fish Fans of Nobu restaurants will be thrilled to learn that the famed Asian eatery opened in fall 2006 in the... smart splurge | sushi | notable chef | hotel restaurant

Pierre
Nibble on creative dishes like roast pork with fennel and cabbage, or the wonderful passion du citron dessert as you marvel at... smart splurge | views | french | notable chef | editor pick

Duke's Burger
A crystal chandelier isn’t exactly what you expect to see in a burger joint, but then, this isn’t your ordinary... new | trendy | american

Jumbo Floating Restaurant
So what if it’s a tourist stop – that’s half the fun at this gargantuan seafood mecca (hey, even Tom Cruise... family | chinese