Hello Hong Kong!

Oh W Hotels, how I love thee! And now, with their latest property debuting in Hong Kong, I have even more fabulous hotel space to dream about. That’s right, I’m talking about the new W Hong Kong from W Hotels (a line of boutique hotels owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.). Located in a waterfront skyscraper in the heart of the city’s new commercial, entertainment and cultural district, W Hong Kong features 393 guest rooms, including 42 suites. The hotel also introduces Asia’s first Bliss Spa and boasts two signature restaurants, a 73rd-floor modern fitness facility, 8,200 sq. ft. of convertible meeting and event space, and the W lounge experience. Owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties, W Hong Kong marks the W brand’s third property in Asia and its first in China. 

A press release from Starwood describes the hotel like this: “Offering a sensory multiplex of contemporary design and comfort, W Hong Kong embraces the heritage and mysticism of traditional Chinese culture. The hotel’s lead designers, Yasimuchi Morita of Glamorous Corp. and Nic Graham of g+a, have created an environment that offers unique and complementary interpretations of Mother Nature in their respective spaces within the hotel. Elements of wood, stone, water, fire and metal used generously throughout the hotel’s colorful spaces and rooms seamlessly blend with the W brand’s signature design elements. The hotel also showcases original works by several renowned artists including Lee Bul from Korea as well as Daniel Crooks and James Angus from Australia.”

With unobstructed views of Hong Kong’s skyline, the hotel is the centerpiece in the new 92-story Cullinan complex, and connects directly to the 1-million-sq.-ft. Elements luxury shopping mall. And then of course, there’s the pool. Oooh, the pool, the pool, the POOL! With breathtaking views and bursting with colorful artwork, it’s the city’s most highly elevated hotel swimming pool--and quite a beauty.

Should I ever have a convention to attend in Hong Kong, I know where I’m staying! (Now to figure out how to get the W Hotels added to that “preferred suppliers” list…)

--Jessie Bove