Hong Kong Staycations: Eat, Pray, Shop in Yau Ma Tei
To lazy island-dwellers, Yau Ma Tei may look to be a long journey up the Red Line. But those looking to get a taste of historic eateries, temples and shops are in for a treat.
Check in: Tribute Hotel
In the heart of Yau Ma Tei’s historical landmarks, shopping areas and legendary eateries is Hong Kong’s brand new Tribute Hotel. The back-to-basics boutique hotel from the design- and community- focused team at District 15 hopes to showcase the neighborhood’s many historical sites and local artistry and design.
Pay Tribute to yourself
The Tribute Hotel is the love child of all things SAR: from the dim sum trolley snack carts in the lobby to the cha chaan teng tiles in each guest room bathroom to the hotel’s very own ceramic collection, created by Hong Kong-based Latitude 22N. As soon as you walk in there is a sense of—well, tribute—to the city we live in, as well as clear influences from world class (but locally based) designers, architects, restaurateurs and clothing brands. Guests are provided with white robes with black trimming from Edit on Hollywood Road, bath soaps from So…Soap!, coffee from Common Grounds, tea from Teakha and delicious craft brews from Young Master Ales.
Rooms from $1,200. 4 Tung Fong St., Yau Ma Tei, 2858-0788, www.tributehotels.com.
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