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Forbes Travel Guide has released its 2026 Star Awards, and Hong Kong is still very much in the game. Out of the 13 hotels rated in our city, seven have earned the highest five-star rating, awarded through an anonymous, objective inspection process that evaluates consistent exceptional service, amenities, and the overall guest experience.
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong received an impressive 20 Stars altogether for its hotel, spa, and restaurants Caprice and Lung King Heen. Meanwhile, the Mandarin Oriental family shines with The Landmark Mandarin Oriental (LMO) and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong (MO) earning five-star honours for their hotels and spas. Numerous restaurants at both hotels also scored four and five stars, including The Krug Room, Somm, Amber, Man Wah, The Aubrey, and many more.
Also on Forbes’ list with five stars is The Peninsula Hong Kong, along with its spa and French restaurant Gaddi’s, as well as The St. Regis Hong Kong, and the hotel’s contemporary French dining venue L’Envol.
Regent Hong Kong and The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong also secured five-star ratings for their hotels, with The Ritz-Carlton earning the same for its spa and Cantonese restaurant Tin Lung Heen. Regent Hong Kong has been recognised for its quietly attentive, bespoke service following a recent refresh, with managing director Michel Chertouh describing the recognition as “a celebration of our dedicated team and a vote of confidence in Hong Kong as a world-class tourism and hospitality destination”. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong also emphasises its commitment to anticipating guest needs and crafting personalised moments, as multi-property general manager Anas Bencheqroun noted the team’s dedication to creating those memorable experiences.
If you’re curious about the full global lineup, head over to the Forbes Travel Guide website.
Hong Kong’s 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award winners:
Five-star Hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Regent Hong Kong
- The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
- The St. Regis Hong Kong
Four-star Hotels
- Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
- Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
- Kowloon Shangri-La
- The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
- Upper House Hong Kong
- W Hong Kong
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