Hong Kong’s best luxury hotel staycation packages amid tourism downturn triggered by pro-democracy protests
- Tourist numbers to the city in August were down by 40 per cent compared to the same time last year, following months of unrest
- In an effort to boost the tourism industry, hotels are offering Hongkongers enticing staycation packages
Tourist numbers are down – dropping 40 per cent in August from the same time last year, according to Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po.
As a way to boost the sagging industry some hotels are offering staycation packages to city residents.
The Langham
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Murray
The St. Regis Hong Kong
Le Méridien Cyberport
Popular with families, the Le Méridien Cyberport is a good choice for those looking to escape the city without having to travel too far. Its South Escape Staycation (HK$1,350-HK$3,450) package includes a Hong Kong Island pickup, daily buffet breakfast for two adults, a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a HK$200 food and drink credit per stay.
InterContinental
This five-star favourite in Tsim Sha Tsui is offering a Local Wanderlust package (from HK$2,455) for Hong Kong residents that includes a room upgrade, early check-in and late checkout, breakfast buffet at Harbourside restaurant (for 2 adults and up to 2 children under 12 years old per room) and HK$1,000 hotel credit per stay for use in the hotel’s restaurants and bars or at its feng shui-inspired I-Spa.
Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Four words sum up this relatively new hotel on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island: outdoor rooftop infinity pool. Its new staycation package (from HK$1,400) includes HK$800 food and beverage spending credit as well as 20 per cent discount at the hotel’s restaurants and bars. Ends October 31.