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The Langham Hong Kong

The Langham, Hong Kong brings the brand's original London grand-hotel style to the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, with neoclassical detailing and Old World service that stands apart from the more contemporary luxury hotels nearby.

Location

8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, close to Canton Road's luxury shopping and the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry pier — see our Tsim Sha Tsui guide for the wider district.

What it's known for

A hand-painted ceiling and marble-floored lobby with neoclassical detailing, a rooftop pool on the 15th floor, the Chuan Body + Soul spa, and Three Michelin-starred Cantonese dining on site — alongside a bespoke Langham Afternoon Tea served in Wedgwood teaware. 498 rooms across the property.

Who it suits

Travellers who want a classic, European-grand-hotel atmosphere in the middle of Tsim Sha Tsui's shopping and harbourfront district, with serious on-site dining as part of the draw.