Luxury Escapes Guide to Hong Kong

Shang Palace, the lavish Michelin-starred restaurant of Kowloon Shangri-La, is renowned for all-you-can-eat weekend dim sum delights and authentic Cantonese classics served in an imperial setting of palatial vermillion and golden decor. Dine on Cantonese classics with a French twist, sampling barbequed suckling pig with foie gras and marinated jellyfish or steamed baby lobster and egg white with wolfberry seeds expertly paired with tea and wine pairings as chosen by the resident tea master and wine sommelier.

Boasting sweeping skyline panoramas, the Ritz-Carlton bar Ozone delivers sky-high cocktails and live music framed by the scintillating lights of Hong Kong. Offering classic cocktails renowned for being among the best in the city, you could be sipping cool Cosmopolitans on the outdoor terrace as you snack on enticing bar bites late into the night. Not much of a night owl? Wake up to a stylish brunch overlooking glittering West Kowloon and Victoria Harbour.

In Tai Hang, this cosy teppanyaki restaurant with a modern twist delivers Michelin-level dishes made with fresh ingredients like abalone, lobster and sea urchin flown in daily from Hokkaido and France. Prepared with the theatrical cooking expected of a teppanyaki restaurant, chefs deliver sumptuous dishes with style and substance including Boston lobster with golden roe cream sauce or Japanese abalone with seaweed sauce paired with an extensive sake list.

Local craft brewery Moonzen delivers chilled pints framed by vermillion walls and vivid emerald tile that are inspired by traditional teahouses and Chinese temples. This photogenic appeal extends beyond the setting, with a globally inspired range of bar bites delivered with aesthetic presentation. Serving the entire collection of Moonzen’s brews as well as some seasonal specials, this chilled corner bar also showcases contemporary art exhibitions focused on highlighting the works of local artists and community spirit.

Brimming with old-world Beijing splendour and boasting one of the city’s most spectacular views of Victoria Harbour, Hutong’s meticulous approach to the classics of Northern Chinese cuisine sets it apart. Here, artistry flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the table – Peking duck, marinated in mouth-numbingly delicious Szechuan spices, is dramatically set alight at the table, and the restaurant’s signature cocktail, the ‘Chinese Lantern,’ takes native mandarin and plum flavours and tops it with a generous splash of Veuve Clicquot champagne.

There’s a reason why daily lines of hungry Hong Kongers snake around the block and every cut is sold out by 3pm – Kam’s Roast Goose is the undisputed king of Cantonese barbecue. Each bird is lovingly roasted, glazed in a top-secret Hoisin blend and placed atop a bed of noodles and blanched bok choi. Every bite releases a thunderclap of flavour as smoky, savoury and sweet flavours dance on the tongue. Kam’s toro char siu is also incredible – and for an extra dash of decadence (and a modest surcharge), Kam’s will top the roast pork with flakes of gold.

It’s takes courage to sell handmade artisanal pasta in a country that’s famous for its hand-pulled noodles, but relaxed trattoria Man Mano by Wooly Pig bravely steps up to the plate. Start with burrata – served with oven-roasted zucchini, olives and macadamia nuts – and a smooth negroni, before continuing to the restaurant’s pillow-soft gnocchi roma, luxuriously topped with spiced cotechino sausage. Finish with a salted caramel cream-stuffed cannoli or a pistachio-dusted cannoncini. Che buono!

Dara’s spectacular interior design – boasting midnight-black interiors, splashes of forest green and traditional Kapampangan flourishes – promises an unforgettable culinary journey to the Philippines and beyond. It’s authentic comfort food backed by centuries of homestyle cookery – go for the sizzling sisig (pork belly and chicken liver flavoured with onions and chili), sublime with an accompanying squeeze of calamansi lemon, or try Dara’s kare-kare stew, with thick chunks of pork belly slathered in a rich peanut and toasted rice sauce.

Sip, dine and party along the vibrant streets of Hong Kong in a decadent and iconic private tram with HK Tramways. Create a personal and bespoke experience by choosing which double-decker tram suits the style of your celebration, pop the champagne as your guests file in, take a seat and get ready to enjoy the lavish evening that awaits. Indulge your tastebuds with the expertly catered degustation menu that will leave you wanting more, with your choice of sophisticated French canapes or an international set menu.

Witness breathtaking views of the iconic Hong Kong skyline in the most luxurious of ways – a lavish private helicopter and teatime experience. Atop the towering Peninsular Hong Kong, find your private helicopter waiting to whisk you into the sky for a lavish 18-minute ride, giving you unrivalled views of the superstructures that make up this world-famous megacity. Upon landing, allow yourself to be led into the extravagant Lobby Lounge of the hotel, where an opulent afternoon tea will be set for you. Expect a three-tier, high-tea tray layered with fluffy cucumber sandwiches and irresistible and delicately garnished desserts.

Discover one of Hong Kong’s most indulgent day spas: the Bliss Spa at W Hong Kong. Here, every occasion is worth celebrating, with the Hong Kong horizon as your glistening backdrop. From a romantic couples’ treat, to a girls’ weekend of pure luxury, Bliss Spa offers the dreamiest of bespoke wellness treatments. With a chilled glass of champagne in hand, enjoy an extensive list of treatments by world-class therapists, all with those unmatched views. The spa is equipped for every kind of treatment and is a popular destination for lavish birthday celebrations and exclusive hen’s parties for the socialites of this stylish city.

Indulge in some of the world’s best retail therapy at Hong Kong’s renowned Landmark Mall. Browse the glitzy windows belonging to the high-end luxury boutiques and stores featuring bespoke collections in this extraordinarily stylish shopping hub. Enhance your experience by allowing an expert shopping stylist to exclusively curate your ritziest and most refined wardrobe collection; CARLA by Carla Snajder is one of the best in the business. CARLA is considered an expert in high-end fashion, servicing guests of the finest neighbourhoods and five-star hotels and across Hong Kong.