13 Best boutique hotels in Hong Kong

It’s all about nostalgia at this stylish boutique hotel. Perforated Chinese-style bricks are used everywhere, along with decorative pieces that speak to Hong Kong’s past. Old kettles, vintage radios and cameras, rusty mailboxes, and even old-school chairs; the attention to design and detail of this place is well on point. The hotel offers four types of rooms – urban, cosy, elite, and studio suite – each playfully themed with a mix of old and new. 

Bold, vibrant, and chic, Madera Hollywood’s accommodations provide a warm and playful atmosphere for all its guests. The hotel is small with only 38 one-bedroom suites, but each one is as luxurious as the next with an added touch of flamboyance – especially the Monroe and Chaplin suites, which pay tribute to the two legendary Hollywood stars. The location of the hotel is also unbeatable. Just a few steps away from Soho and Central, the hotel gives you a home-away-from-home vibe while still staying in the middle of all the action.

Tung Nam Lou is more than just a hotel. Founded by art enthusiast Lo chi-ching, Tung Nam Lou first started as a Cantonese restaurant in 1950, before renovating and turning into a commercial centre in 1994. In 2018, the building took on another transformation and became a boutique hotel, which also boasts a stylish co-working space and art shop. There are four types of rooms to choose from – comfort room, east and south room, music art room, and book art room – all boasting elegant, sophisticated designs with an artsy flair. 

This boutique hotel in Jordan doesn’t just offer stylishly designed rooms and amazing facilities – it also flies the banner for progressive causes and consciousness-building. All rooms come with natural, chemical-free bath products, local artwork, and books devoted to social issues. A wander around the property will reveal collaborative workspaces, a stunning rooftop pool, their fantastic bar Terrible Baby, and a food hall serving everything from noodle soups to sustainable cocktails. 

After a year-long renovation, The Fleming reopened in 2017 with a design that refocused its lens on old Hong Kong. This 66-room boutique hotel in Wan Chai now incorporates the art deco aesthetic that once was so prominent in the city’s skyline. Throw in splashes of Star Ferry green and sleek nautical features – long horizontal lines with smooth, ship-like curves; porthole-shaped mirrors; brass fixtures – and you might feel as if you’re berthed in a steamer on a voyage overseas. 

In 2019, the former Marine Police Headquarters – one of just 120 declared monuments in Hong Kong – was reopened as FWD House 1881, a swish heritage hotel standing conspicuously among the luxury malls in TST. All ten suites boast features like French doors, dark wood furniture, and marble floors that recall the glory of bygone times. 

Hotel Hart is as cool as it gets. Take as many mood shots as you like against the hotel’s bare concrete walls and rustic furnishings, or simply enjoy the simple yet stylish interiors of your room. The hotel is also within easy reach of an eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping malls, local shops, and art venues.

There’s no better place to base yourself for a little urban exploration than the hip Ovolo Southside. Drawing inspiration from 1980s pop culture, this pet-friendly, former warehouse-turned-hotel boasts an incredibly cool aesthetic – think music videos from the 80s playing on TVs in the elevator, colourful artwork across the hotel, and rockstar-inspired suites. And that’s before you factor in the view. If you score a corner room, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the sea, the surrounding hills, and the cable car climbing up to Ocean Park.

It’s all about the details at this boutique hotel on Austin Road. Opened in early 2019, Page148 takes active measures to boost interaction between guests and locals. Marshall speakers, old-school phones, luxury bath products in refillable bottles, and drip bags of the hotel’s signature coffee are available in each rooms. And the wow factor? The huge glass windows that offer stunning views overlooking either the harbour or the verdant Kowloon Cricket Club.

Located beside the Hebe Haven Pier in Pak Sha Wan, this stylish spot is the very definition of ‘away from it all’. Unless, of course, you own a yacht, in which case this is where the action is. Several dozen boats float in harbour, making The Pier a prime perch for taking in all the upscale nautical activity. There are 40 spacious rooms and suites, the latter of which boast fully equipped kitchens. The rooms all come with terraces overlooking the harbour or the lush hills opposite. On the rooftop, there’s a beautiful rooftop pool – complete with sun-loungers – and space to sit out and soak up the sea views.

Located at the western edge of Hong Kong, this hotel feels a world removed from the CBD and its frantic work-day rush – not to mention, this is one of only a few heritage buildings where you can stay overnight in Hong Kong. Built in 1902, the former Tai O marine police station now boasts nine rooms named after the Hong Kong Naval Police Force ranks. From the Chinese-style tiled roof and corner turrets to the wooden casement windows and fireplaces, much of the original space has been preserved.

Located east of Victoria Park in a calm, local neighbourhood contrasting with the bustling Causeway Bay area nearby, Tuve is basically every minimalist’s wet dream. Exposed concrete, bare white walls, sophisticated fixtures, and timeless designs all combine seamlessly to accentuate the hotel’s uniqueness.