Location is everything in Hong Kong, and with its harbor-side perch along Canton Road in bustling Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong puts you right in the heart of the action.
Top attractions are just steps from your front door, while Star Ferry and Ocean Terminal ports await to sweep you to destinations further afield. You couldn’t be closer to luxury shopping, with outposts from globally recognized brands lining the corridors of adjacent Harbour City, one of Hong Kong’s largest malls.
When it comes time to unwind, you’ll find plenty of ways to take a load off. Dive into a courtyard-enclosed pool, savor afternoon tea in the contemporary Lobby Lounge or simply order room service to soak up a Victoria Harbour sunset from your room.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Marco Polo Hongkong is a haven for shoppers with boutiques from brands like Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Hermès just next door in Harbour City. The massive shopping complex is also home to an array of restaurants and the Ocean Terminal observation deck, offering 270-degree views of Victoria Harbour.
- Splurge on a Continental-level room to enjoy access to the exclusive Continental Club Lounge, where daily breakfast, happy hour cocktails and butler service come standard.
- Tucked into a stone sundeck on the sixth floor is the hotel’s pool. Lined with cushioned day beds and leaf-shaped wicker lounge chairs, it’s just spot to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
- Cucina serves sophisticated Italian fare. Try its Italian Weekend Brunch — snag a spot on the terrace to bask in the sun while you nosh on impressive seafood towers and duck liver burgers paired with sparkling wine.
- The Hong Kong hotel boasts an ideal location, just minutes from Kowloon Park, Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Things to Know
- A small 24-hour gym is available for those looking to squeeze in a workout.
- Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is about a 35-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport. Taxis are plentiful and public transportation is fairly easy to navigate, but for the smoothest transition, have the concierge arrange a private airport transfer.
- The luxury hotel does not have a spa, though the adjacent Harbour City shopping complex is home to Spa L’Occitane and THANN Sanctuary, among other spots for quick beauty services.
The Rooms
- The 665 traditionally styled accommodations offer a home-away-from-home feel with soothing neutral tones and plush furnishings. Some pieces evoke 19th-century elegance, such as ottomans with cabriole legs and classic wing-backed chairs.
- If waterfront vistas will make or break your trip, be sure to book a Deluxe Harbour View Room. These spacious (350 to 520 square feet) accommodations afford sweeping views of the Kowloon skyline through a wall-to-wall picture window.
- For the ultimate Hong Kong retreat, check into the Marco Polo Suite. Decked out in purple couches and classic dark wood furniture, the contemporary 10th-floor space boasts enthralling views of the skyline across Victoria Harbour.
The Restaurants
- White tablecloths, contemporary décor and harbor vistas make Cucina a popular spot among both locals and hotel regulars. The specialty here is classic Italian cuisine like minestrone soup, linguine with Sicilian red prawns, and four-cheese gnocchi potato dumplings.
- Refuel after a Harbour City shopping spree at Cafe Marco, the luxury hotel’s all-day buffet restaurant. Peruse the international spread or order globally inspired à la carte selections like fish and chips, Hainanese chicken or a club sandwich.
- Whether you’re craving afternoon tea or a cocktail, the Lobby Lounge will quench your thirst. Pair your sip with crab cakes with sweet mango and wasabi mayonnaise or honey-glazed chicken wings.
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