Tatler stayed at the Rosewood Hong Kong earlier this year shortly after the Kowloon harbourfront hotel celebrated its fourth anniversary
Back in March 2023, with Art Basel, Art Central, Clockenflap, the Arts Festival and the International Literary Festival finally back in full force, Hong Kong felt like it was en route to the vibrancy it was known for pre-pandemic. With so many events on the horizon, there were more arrivals to the city than there had been in years.
Hotels all over the city were raring to welcome back all these visitors, and Rosewood Hong Kong was no exception. What is exceptional is the level of care this luxury hotel provides: it boasts 413 rooms, eight restaurants, a spa and wellness centre with a swimming pool, the exclusive Manor Club and the very exclusive Carlyle & Co club.
To celebrate its four-year anniversary in the city, the luxury hotel invited Tatler to stay for a few days ahead of Art Basel.
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First impressions
Walking into Rosewood Hong Kong felt a little like walking into Disneyland in that it is an entirely immersive experience. The instant you cross the threshold you are relieved of your luggage and are greeted with warm welcomes. Everything from the interior and lighting designs to the music playing at a comfortable volume in the background and fragrance wafting in the air immediately draws you into a fantasy world where you can leave your real existence, with all its messes and stresses, behind—at least for a little while.
Rather than being the happiest place on Earth, Rosewood Hong Kong may well be the most gracious place on Earth. Whenever you are in a public area, a friendly smile and sincere “How can I help you?” from an immaculately dressed staff member is never more than a quick glance away. So it took only minutes from arrival to be checked in and guided towards the lifts that lead to my room on the 31st floor, with my luggage following just minutes behind.