PUBLISHED September 29th, 2016 05:30 am | UPDATED May 12th, 2023 05:17 am
Amidst the bustling neighbourhood of Hong Kong‘s Causeway Bay lies an outlier: a 19th century Belle Époque-style building that houses one of the city’s best hotels. The inside tells a similar tale, transporting you to a warmer and calmer dimension that feels considerably foreign in the vibrant entertainment and shopping hub.
Lanson Place Hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of The World (SLH), and has been actively picking up awards from all over within its ten years of operation. More recently, it won the Certificate of Excellence 2016 by Trip Advisor and Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel of 2015. To enter the SLH, a hotel must possess character, spirit, excellence in service, luxury, and of course, be small. And Lanson Place is the only property in Hong Kong that currently qualifies.
The location is fantastic: just a five-minute walk away from Causeway Bay MTR, a stone’s throw from the iconic Victoria Park (think choreographed tai chi sessions in the mornings), and a brief stroll to a smorgasbord of cha chaan tengs (small eatery), restaurants, bars, cinemas, markets, and malls – including Times Square and SOGO.
A striking antique chandelier, won at a London auction house, is the first thing that greets you in the Lanson Place lobby. Look around further and you’ll notice soothing green colours dominating the retro-modern interior, invoking a welcome sense of comfort. On the wall, a large Magritte-esque painting dynamically portrays two apples in harmony.
Art is something that’s embraced throughout the hotel, most visibly up on the first floor with its candy cane Murano glass mini-chandeliers and synthetic cubism artworks. This floor is where the reception and concierge is located, along with the elegant 133 Lounge (where breakfast is served each morning), bar, and a colourful Library well-stocked with books and DVDs.
With seven categories available over 173 guest rooms and 21 suites, it’s easy for you to find a room that fits your needs, be it the 380 square feet Superior Room or the 1500 square feet Suites. For us, we had the pleasure of staying in the upper tier Grand Luxe Room.
By the standards of space-constrained Hong Kong, the room is definitely huge. Decked out in contemporary chic decor, the mirrors and natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows only helps to accentuate the volume of the room. The toilet, while lacking a bathtub, is beautifully fitted in marble and features a rain shower, as well as amenities from London’s Gilchrist & Soames.
Comfort is the most important factor when it comes to a hotel room, and it wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration to say that this feels like a home away from home. The linens are fluffy, the towelings soft, and the American Sealy bed a great joy to sleep in. And the abundance of storage space certainly helped.
Something thing we love about Lanson Place is that regardless of which room you’re staying in, you’ll enjoy a fully-equipped kitchenette (especially useful if you’re staying for a longer term), LCD IPTV, docking stations, and most importantly, a handy smartphone providing free international and local calls as well as unlimited 3G internet (hotspot, anyone?) that makes navigating the streets of Hong Kong a breeze. Needless to say, complimentary Wi-Fi is provided too.
Whether you’re in Hong Kong for a quick stopover or a business weekend, Lanson Place makes for a stylist retreat away while still allowing you access to the excitement of Causeway Bay.
Don’t fret if you come unprepared, as the concierge on the ground floor will help you plan out a route to seeing the best of what Hong Kong has to offer. The service is impeccable and the staff attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. The rooms are excellent, large, and beautiful… and oh, and have we mentioned how lovely the hotel smells?
Lanson Place Hong Kong is located at 133 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. +852 3477 6888. For enquiries, please email to enquiry.lphk@lansonplace.com. Click here to view ongoing promotional deals.