Langham Hotel

Description:

• This affiliate of London's historic Langham Hotel and Hong Kong's only member of the Leading Hotels of the World is conveniently located a couple of blocks inland from the harbor, just a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry and huge Harbour City shopping complex. Its lobby exudes a classic Italian atmosphere, with chandeliers, marble floor, a hand-painted dome ceiling, and lots of artwork and statues that give it the atmosphere of an art gallery, including glass art by American artist Dale Chihuly and paintings from mainland China. Photos of old Hong Kong adorn corridor walls and rooms. Its restaurants, which include a renowned Cantonese venue, an American deli, and a fun seafood restaurant, are well respected among locals. Contemporary rooms are small but comfortable, with bedside control panels that allow guests to adjust air-conditioning, select a TV or radio program, call up messages or the hotel bill on the television screen, and switch on a "Do Not Disturb" light that automatically disconnects the door chime. Touch-screen phones allow guests to even browse the Internet. Unfortunately, none of its rooms have harbor views. Take solace instead in the deep soaking tubs in newly renovated Grand Rooms, where you can watch television while you soak.

  Facilities: 4 restaurants, including T'ang Court and Main St. Deli; bar; lounge; rooftop outdoor pool and Jacuzzi year-round; health club (24 hr.); concierge; business center (24 hr.); shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; executive-level rooms; doctor on call

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Travel + Leisure 500

•  Best Hotel 2008

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010