5 of Asia’s best new luxury hotels: from the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo to the Rosewood Doha and Park Hyatt Jakarta – top city break destinations now that Hong Kong has ended quarantine
- Aki Hong Kong brings a Japanese vibe with its tatami rooms while Fusion Original Saigon Centre sits atop Ho Chi Minh’s Takashimaya Shopping Mall
- Bulgari’s latest hotel will open in early 2023 within walking distance of Ginza in the Tokyo Station area, around the same time Doha gets its coral reef-inspired Rosewood
With the long-awaited news of quarantine-free travel when returning to Hong Kong, many people in the city are in search of travel inspiration – and fast. Here are five hotel openings offering travellers a luxurious city break within a few hours’ flight from “Asia’s world city”.
1. Park Hyatt Jakarta
Park Hyatt Jakarta opened its doors in July of this year, marking the brand’s debut in Indonesia. The hotel occupies 17 floors of prime real estate in the heart of the city’s finance centre, with views out to the National Monument Park. The property boasts 220 rooms and 36 suites, ranging from 624 to 2,454 square feet in area, while the luxurious Presidential Suite comes with its own exclusive VIP entrance. Dining options include Kita, a contemporary Japanese bar and restaurant offering striking sunset views, while The Bar and its outdoor terrace offer a pleasant place to take in the sights and sounds of the city.
2. Aki Hong Kong
Granted, quarantine-free travel from Hong Kong is the headline, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t local openings worth a quick staycay. Opened in August this year, Aki – Japanese for clear and bright, a nod to the building’s sleek glass structure – is the latest MGallery by Accor property in Hong Kong.
Culture vultures will delight in the proximity to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Arts Centre and Wan Chai Heritage Trail, as well as the wealth of restaurants in the district’s dynamic dining scene. A total of 173 rooms – including a suite of traditional tatami rooms – offer comfort and tranquillity in the city centre, while food and beverage options on-site include Tangram, a “Japas” themed restaurant occupying a whole floor of the hotel; and the top floor whisky bar, Uncle Ming. There’s even a co-working space in the hotel, too, for those looking to essentially turn their stay into WFH.