The luxury side of Hong Kong in 2026 is harbour-view hotels, a food scene with 76 Michelin-starred restaurants, a day trip to the casinos of Macau and a private yacht charter. Hong Kong has about 7.5 million residents on a territory of 1,114 square kilometres, and it is one of the world’s leading financial centres.
| Experience | Where | Key fact |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel stay | Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong | 399 rooms, opened September 2005 |
| Hotel stay | Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong | 501 rooms, opened 1963 |
| Top-rated hotel | Rosewood Hong Kong | Three Michelin Keys (2025) |
| Fine dining | Citywide | 76 starred restaurants, 7 with three stars (2025) |
| Casino day trip | Venetian Macao | Opened August 2007 |
| Wellness | Hotel spas | Traditional treatments |
| Yacht charter | Victoria Harbour and beyond | Crewed options |
Hong Kong is called the Pearl of the Orient, and it earns it. The British took control of Hong Kong Island in 1841 to 1842, and the city became a major trading and financial centre. It is a city of contrasts: temples and street markets next to a skyline of enormous skyscrapers and luxury stores.
Where to stay
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong sits inside the International Finance Centre complex in Central, near Hong Kong station. It opened in September 2005 in a 45-storey building with 399 rooms, of which 54 are suites, and most rooms look out over Victoria Harbour. The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong opened on 1 September 1963 on Connaught Road Central and has 501 rooms, 67 of them suites, with ten restaurants and bars. When it opened it was the tallest building in Hong Kong.
The newest measure of quality is the Michelin Keys. In the inaugural 2025 selection for Hong Kong and Macau, Rosewood Hong Kong was the only hotel with three Keys, out of 18 awarded across the region. We could not confirm the Keys for every hotel we list, so check Michelin before you book on that basis.
Where to eat
As of 2025, the Michelin Guide lists 76 starred restaurants in Hong Kong: 7 with three stars, 11 with two and 58 with one. One loss: Pierre, the first Hong Kong restaurant of chef Pierre Gagnaire at the Mandarin Oriental, closed in 2020.
Gambling and Macau
The casinos are in Macau, a separate Chinese special administrative region a short trip away, not in Hong Kong itself. Macau’s gambling industry is around seven times larger than that of Las Vegas. The Venetian Macao on the Cotai Strip opened on 28 August 2007, is modelled on the Venetian in Las Vegas, and has 3,000 suites, 800 gambling tables and a 15,000-seat arena. It is owned by Las Vegas Sands.
Yacht charters
Yes. Crewed yacht charters leave from Hong Kong waters, usually with a captain, a chef and a steward. Ask the operator what is included and which routes they cover before you pay a deposit.
Wellness
Hotel spas offer traditional massage and aromatherapy after a day of wandering. Book before you arrive, because the best hotel treatment rooms fill up in peak season.
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FAQ
What is the best luxury hotel in Hong Kong?
Rosewood Hong Kong was the only hotel in Hong Kong and Macau with three Michelin Keys in the 2025 inaugural selection. Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental remain classic harbour-view choices.
How many Michelin-starred restaurants does Hong Kong have?
As of 2025 the Michelin Guide lists 76 starred restaurants, including 7 with three stars.
Are there casinos in Hong Kong?
The casinos are in Macau, a separate special administrative region. The Venetian Macao opened there on 28 August 2007.
How many people live in Hong Kong?
About 7.5 million residents live on 1,114 square kilometres.
When did the Four Seasons Hong Kong open?
It opened in September 2005 in the International Finance Centre complex and has 399 rooms.
How we put this list together
We rechecked each hotel, restaurant and venue against official records and encyclopedia entries in October 2026, and dropped what we could not confirm. Casino details apply to Macau, not Hong Kong.
Last updated: October 2026.
