https://www.scmp.com/rss/324407/feed The world's best hotels for luxury travellers en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com dpa dpa The White Lotus is jetting off to Cannes for its fourth season, once again putting the spotlight on the ultra-wealthy. While the show – which follows the exploits of guests and staff at a fictional luxury resort chain – involves some pretty unpleasant characters, it is hard to fault the glitzy Cannes location. Filming for the hit HBO anthology series is under way at the Hotel Martinez, but staff at the five-star Hyatt hotel will not tell me much. “It’s going to be gigantic,” general manager... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3353090/inside-white-lotus-season-4s-luxury-5-star-hotel-cannes-france?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3353090/inside-white-lotus-season-4s-luxury-5-star-hotel-cannes-france?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 May 2026 07:15:05 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Pastries have gone viral in Hong Kong, resulting in a flurry of hip bakeries opening in recent months. Boasting stylish interiors, bold branding and Instagram-worthy desserts, many are run by larger-than-life personalities vying to be the next Cédric Grolet. Finesse Patisserie by local pastry chef Mandy Siu is a different breed altogether. This tiny cake shop is easy to miss with its understated exterior and off-the-beaten-track location in the Star Street neighbourhood. Inside, you’ll find... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352910/hong-kong-pastry-star-mandy-siu-robuchon-michelin-her-own-finesse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352910/hong-kong-pastry-star-mandy-siu-robuchon-michelin-her-own-finesse?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:18 +0000 Andrea Lo Andrea Lo Picture this: a private jet touches down at dawn. Within an hour, the passenger is settled into a mountain retreat, not for a board meeting or ski trip, but for a week of comprehensive metabolic testing, epigenetic analysis – how your lifestyle and environment have affected your genes’ activity – and personalised longevity planning. Or perhaps they’re checking into a five-star hotel, one where their suite comes with biological age assessments alongside the usual luxury amenities. This is medical... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/wealth-healthcare/article/3352746/switzerland-and-singapore-are-competing-offer-next-level-medical-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/wealth-healthcare/article/3352746/switzerland-and-singapore-are-competing-offer-next-level-medical-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:06 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with these heartfelt culinary tributes across Hong Kong, from Vicky Lau’s Yunnan-Guizhou heritage plates at Jija and JW Marriott’s lavish seafood buffets, to Joël Robuchon’s elegant sharing brunch at Elements. Be sure to check out our brand new 2026 100 Top Tables Guide for more dining ideas to treat mum, too. Friday, May 8 Jija by Vicky Lau draws on the culinary traditions of Yunnan and Guizhou for a heartfelt Mother’s Day feast that celebrates family bonds and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352596/your-mothers-day-weekend-food-guide-hong-kong-may-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352596/your-mothers-day-weekend-food-guide-hong-kong-may-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former journalist who’s been living in Milan for well over two decades, California native J.J. Martin turned her impeccable taste and love for all things fabulous into La DoubleJ, a fashion and lifestyle label known for its bold prints, colourful aesthetic and “good vibes all around”, as the saying goes. Here, Martin shares her favourite finds from her adopted hometown of Milan and beyond. What I’m watching My favourite things to engage with are the consciousness teachings, lessons or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Widely regarded as Britain’s most influential fashion designer, the late Vivienne Westwood is often remembered as much for her jewellery as for her clothes. It was 1986 when her now-iconic brand logo, The Orb, was born, inspired by British royal insignia but infused with Westwood’s signature rebellious touch. Today, her version of the royal orb, adorned with the rings of Saturn, is a house staple adorning choker necklaces and other punk jewellery pieces, like talismans representing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:34 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This Labour Day weekend, transport yourself to the heart of Italy at Artifact Bar, which is hosting the famed Rome watering hole The Court; or to Mexico via Cruise Restaurant & Bar, which is serving up a special menu called Port of Call: Mexico. For those who want a taste of France, the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Hong Kong is unveiling its new champagne bar concept, Blanc de Noirs. Thursday, April 30 Artifact Bar x The Court Rome Close out April – and welcome the long weekend – at Artifact,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351827/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-30-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351827/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-30-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:26 +0000 Wee Kek Koon Wee Kek Koon Just when I thought I had exhausted my appetite for buffets, a Sunday brunch at a French restaurant in Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur proved a delightful corrective. There was free-flowing sparkling wine, a generous spread and a parade of desserts that made restraint all but impossible. I am told that another restaurant in the same hotel offers a Saturday “Straits of Malaya” buffet showcasing Malay cuisine. The prospect is enticing, though it will have to wait a few weekends. At my age, one must eat... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3351102/history-chinas-hospitality-industry-and-how-its-inns-evolved-over-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3351102/history-chinas-hospitality-industry-and-how-its-inns-evolved-over-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:15:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This weekend, guest shifts abound as Taipei’s unDer Lab and Bangkok’s Messengerservice both take over Qura at the Regent for two nights, while Craftroom from Osaka appears at The Aubrey. For a cheeky pre-dinner cocktail, Le Bar at Black Sheep’s Jean-Pierre has expanded its offerings. Thursday, April 23 UnDer Lab + Messengerservice x Qura Qura at the Regent is hosting a dual takeover on Thursday and Friday, as unDer Lab from Taipei and Messengerservice from Bangkok run successive shifts on both... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350849/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350849/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Originally from Hong Kong but now based in Macau, Sammy Wu is the assistant vice-president of food and beverage at Galaxy Macau. He has written articles for the Michelin Guide and a book on hospitality management. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I’ve always approached food with both curiosity and discipline. Growing up with Cantonese home cooking in Hong Kong, I learned early to appreciate balance, restraint and familiarity at the table. For a simple lunch, I often go to Coloane Pier Ribbon Soup Shop... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350822/top-macau-restaurants-soup-noodles-portuguese-ribs-pork-resort-fb-boss-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350822/top-macau-restaurants-soup-noodles-portuguese-ribs-pork-resort-fb-boss-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend, the city’s offerings swing from a celebration of Alpine flavours to Earth Day creativity. Fill your diary with a high-end seven-course feast, a Saicho sparkling tea-inspired afternoon, and a sustainability showcase that proves waste can taste divine. For more fine dining, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – with our latest edition right around the corner. Friday, April 24 Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier – who led Bangkok’s Le Normandie to two Michelin stars before opening his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350680/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350680/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2015, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts acquired a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Amsterdam. Located on the Prinsengracht in the city’s historic Canal District, the landmark building began its life as an orphanage in 1665, before becoming the Palace of Justice in the 1820s. After being vacated in 2010, it fell into disrepair and was occupied by squatters – but in 2015, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company became its new owner. It took almost 10 years to bring the neoclassical building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer As Hongkongers flock to Kai Tak for the Sevens this weekend, the city’s dining scene delivers the perfect match day sides. Think a free-entry rugby village, an ideal spot to recharge over the action-packed weekend; a nourishing luxury sea cucumber set menu at The Murray hotel; and a pop-up featuring famed Singaporean brand Tiong Bahru Bakery for Sunday recovery. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, April 17 For a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:49:08 +0000 Shamilee Vellu Shamilee Vellu Every time chef André Chiang calls it a day, something big follows. In 2018, he closed his two-Michelin-star Restaurant André in Singapore, to focus on Raw in Taipei – soon after, that restaurant gained its second Michelin star. In 2024, he “retired” again, recasting Raw as a culinary academy for young Asian chefs, and returned to Singapore to make his next moves. In the Lion City, he co-curated the dining programme for luxury train operator Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express route, which... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349643/andre-chiang-why-his-raffles-singapore-restaurant-love-letter-hotels-past?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349643/andre-chiang-why-his-raffles-singapore-restaurant-love-letter-hotels-past?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre After an extensive renovation that took almost two years, Park Hyatt Tokyo – arguably the Japanese capital’s most iconic hotel – has changed very little, at least on the surface. That’s a very good thing, especially for those who over the years have had the privilege to call it their home away from home while visiting Tokyo. Famously immortalised in the Academy Award-winning film Lost in Translation (2003), in which it played as significant a role as its two main characters – an American actor... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre As a long-time fan of 1 Hotels – the US-based, sustainability-minded brand – I have been very much looking forward to the opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the chain’s only property in Asia-Pacific. Operated by Starwood, 1 Hotels has very little presence beyond the US – 1 Hotel Mayfair in London, 1 Hotel Copenhagen and 1 Hotel Melbourne are its only outposts outside the country – but it has already built a loyal following among luxury lovers who like to travel responsibly and stylishly. Located in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349531/1-hotel-tokyo-offers-green-focused-retreat-japanese-capital-bamford-spa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349531/1-hotel-tokyo-offers-green-focused-retreat-japanese-capital-bamford-spa?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Kee Foong Kee Foong On a windswept afternoon on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, I’m standing with arms outstretched on a stone platform beside the sea. A woman circles slowly, swirling a smoking chalice of fragrant copal resin as waves crash onto the shore just feet away from me. Incantations are offered to the four elements of air, water, earth and fire as we turn to face their cardinal directions. A drum beats. A conch shell sounds. Prayers are chanted to Father Sky, Mother Earth and the world in between. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The party continues this second weekend of April as Lennon’s from Rosewood Bangkok arrives to take over Pony & Plume at Capella at Galaxy Macau on Thursday, and Bad Times Records hosts its last Steps party at La Cabane Wine Cellar on Saturday. Between these, Honky Tonks Tavern’s new spring cocktail menu is the perfect way to cool off as Hong Kong’s temperatures heat up. Thursday, April 9 Pony & Plume x Lennon’s Bangkok Kick off your weekend early in Macau as Pony & Plume gives us the latest... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349392/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349392/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:57:34 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend, the city’s tables swing from heritage glamour to fragrance-led indulgence and innovative Vietnamese flavours. From Happy Valley’s caviar revival to a musk-inspired afternoon tea and a thoughtful Saigon-to-Central debut, this foodie schedule likely requires booking ahead. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, April 10 For a Friday night filled with old-school glamour, head to Happy Valley’s Amigo, where the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:35:21 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In recent years, the popular beach enclave of Canggu has become Bali’s trendiest spot, dethroning places such as Ubud and Seminyak as the island’s most popular destination, at least if social media is any indication. A former fishing village, Canggu offers beautiful black-sand beaches, a lively night scene and cute independent boutiques, not to mention a Sunday market that’s hands down one of the best in Southeast Asia. The town – which attracts an eclectic crowd of surfers, digital nomads,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 SCMP SCMP This article was first published on April 3, 2011 If the altitude doesn’t give you a nosebleed, the room rates might By John Carney You could say it is the height of luxury. And if putting on the Ritz is your thing, it’s just the place for you. The highest hotel in the world opened in Hong Kong last week, and if the altitude doesn’t give you a nosebleed, the price of a room will. Taking up floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), the five-star, 312-room Ritz-Carlton Hotel... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348732/worlds-highest-hotel-opens-hong-kongs-west-kowloon-2011-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348732/worlds-highest-hotel-opens-hong-kongs-west-kowloon-2011-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:11:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s new menus galore for your long Easter weekend. First, The St Regis Bar is bringing your Indonesian getaway straight to you. Fahri Yusuf of The St Regis Jakarta will be taking on Hong Kong. Friday After Class doubles down on the nostalgia by introducing a menu focused on third-culture backgrounds, while Bourke’s refreshes its bar programme to focus on native Australian ingredients. Thursday, April 2 Sip & Savor Vol 9: The Art of Timeless Pour Even if you’re not on a getaway this Easter... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This Easter, the city’s kitchens are rolling out chocolate-centric tea sets, skyline specials, carving-station brunches and festive baked goods. Here’s where to book or stop by this weekend for holiday eating that balances grown-up refinement with kid-friendly fun, from harbour-view Valrhona indulgences to DIY baked goods kits you can take home. For more dining recommendations, see our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide, and stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 list. Friday, April 3 Kick off your... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348346/your-hong-kong-food-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348346/your-hong-kong-food-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Lee Hill-choi Lee Hill-choi Macau has long been a city of intersections – East and West, old and new, tradition and reinvention. As a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy, it is now staking a claim to another kind of convergence: a place where world-class fine dining and genuine environmental responsibility are not in tension, but in lockstep. That ambition takes centre stage at this year’s International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, which for the first time extends beyond Fisherman’s Wharf into a new satellite venue in the... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348524/macaus-culinary-festival-highlights-luxury-dining-alongside-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348524/macaus-culinary-festival-highlights-luxury-dining-alongside-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au Marco Polo once wrote that for every shipload of pepper reaching Alexandria, a hundred docked in Quanzhou. Centuries later, that pepper still lingers – sprinkled over bowls of beef soup, simmered with seafood, woven into the city’s kitchens. It is a taste of the maritime trade routes that once made Quanzhou the “emporium of the world”. In 2021, Quanzhou received Unesco World Heritage status for its role as the eastern terminus of the Maritime Silk Road. Four years later, in October 2025, it... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348506/quanzhou-maritime-silk-road-unesco-creative-city-gastronomy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348506/quanzhou-maritime-silk-road-unesco-creative-city-gastronomy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:18:48 +0000 Peggy Ye,Themis Qi Peggy Ye,Themis Qi From luxury hotels to investment, Hong Kong is drawing Middle Eastern money as geopolitical tensions reshape travel and capital flows. Hoteliers said they were seeing a growing number of visitors from the region, many of whom were staying longer than typical guests. At the same time, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities in the city as they look to diversify their portfolios. “In Hong Kong, we have seen a recent increase in guest arrivals from the Middle East, and they tend to stay... https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:30:15 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown It’s a Friday afternoon and I’m suspended in a warm tank of water. What’s slightly discombobulating is that I am completely dry. The dry float – you lie in a sort of inflatable cocoon – is just one of the “touchless” therapies on offer at the Mondrian Gold Coast’s Ciel Spa. I think I might be crying. The experience, with meditative music piping through headphones combined with the sensation of floating in warm water, is surprisingly emotional. The sense of peace captured in this moment is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348172/inside-mondrian-gold-coast-new-luxury-hotel-australia-stylish-pool-club-and-ocean-views?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348172/inside-mondrian-gold-coast-new-luxury-hotel-australia-stylish-pool-club-and-ocean-views?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:17 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of the most influential players in the art world, Pearl Lam is also known for her impeccable taste and personal style. Based between Shanghai and London, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects has recently made a foray into podcasting with The Pearl Lam Podcast, where she interviews artists, writers, designers and cultural figures. Before the opening of a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery for Art Basel 2026, she took some time to talk about her most treasured products and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Roger Vivier is one of the most celebrated shoemakers of the 20th century. The late founder of the eponymous label, now helmed by Italian designer Gherardo Felloni, was responsible for iconic creations such as the Belle Vivier and the Virgule, or comma, heel. Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination, a monograph published by Rizzoli, celebrates that storied legacy by highlighting five thematic “salons”: Le Salon de l’Héritage, Le Salon des Formes, Le Salon de l’Ornement, Le Salon de la Célébrité... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347526/shoemaker-roger-viviers-forward-looking-vision-celebrated-monograph?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347526/shoemaker-roger-viviers-forward-looking-vision-celebrated-monograph?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:16 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s still another week before the long Easter holiday, but the city’s bar scene is alive and kicking regardless. Gokan brings in chefs and bartenders from across China, South Korea and Japan for a night celebrating some of the best mixology from the three regions. The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern hosts an experimental concept from Osaka, and Bar Anima reopens on Stanley Street, rejoining the city’s handful of dedicated, Japanese-style outposts. Thursday, March 26 Far East Movement at... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Hong Kong is buzzing this week, with Art Basel and Art Central kicking off. Meanwhile, the 14th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony will also take place – the first time it will be held in Hong Kong. With that buzz comes plenty of exciting culinary events to look forward to. Those that demand swift reservations include two top-chef collaborations and a feast that’s set to break a world record. For more dining recommendations, see our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and stay... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian China’s luxury hotel sector has unlocked new avenues for business growth, fuelled by a boom in inbound tourism and a growing number of foreign business travellers and holidaymakers who favour high-end accommodation. International tourists generally spend more than domestic ones, except for wealthy Chinese travellers. Most visa-free visitors to China are from developed countries with much higher living costs. Even spending at their usual levels, they would generate considerable revenue for... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347704/visa-free-travel-rising-foreign-visitors-boost-luxury-hotel-growth-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347704/visa-free-travel-rising-foreign-visitors-boost-luxury-hotel-growth-china?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:30:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The Bund – the waterfront area facing the Huangpu River – is home to some of Shanghai’s most prestigious hotels, including Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, housed in a heritage Renaissance-style structure dating back to the early 20th century. With its sweeping views of Shanghai’s futuristic skyline across the river and colonial buildings dotting its charming streets, the area is a popular place to stay, especially for first-time visitors to the city. It is also relatively close to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3347788/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-qiantan-introduces-you-another-side-city-new-bund?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3347788/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-qiantan-introduces-you-another-side-city-new-bund?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer As Hong Kong’s Art Month pulses through March, the city’s F&B scene is responding with inventive menus and experiences that fuse culinary craft with cultural inspiration – from artist‑themed tasting menus and hand‑painted tea pairings to interactive dinners and cocktail galleries. These art-infused highlights, spanning Central’s bar streets to landmark hotel lounges, offer the city’s foodies fresh ways to sip, savour and celebrate the creative zeitgeist this month. Aberdeen Street’s Cultural... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347301/5-art-inspired-menus-indulge-during-hong-kongs-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347301/5-art-inspired-menus-indulge-during-hong-kongs-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:52 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The guest shift calendar is in full swing as Problem Child from Manila brings its focused drinks and hospitality to Dead Poets, and New York’s Overstory arrives at Ozone to take over the bar for two nights in a row. If you’re looking for something closer to home, Argo’s new menu is here and urges you to explore local producers and flavours. Thursday, March 19 Dead Poets x Problem Child Unleash your inner wild child at Dead Poets as Kevin Corales, co-founder of Problem Child, guests from Manila.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the eighth instalment. For decades, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has often been viewed as a fragmented collection of folk remedies, overshadowed by Western clinical models and dismissed as purely anecdotal. But as luxury wellness centres in Hong Kong blend traditional methods with modern science – drawing interest from Western-trained doctors and hospitality leaders alike... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3346451/how-luxury-traditional-chinese-medicine-treatments-are-finding-more-fans-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3346451/how-luxury-traditional-chinese-medicine-treatments-are-finding-more-fans-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Significantly underrated compared with its Southeast Asian neighbours Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia is a culture vulture’s paradise. Though the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap still attract millions of visitors every year, the city surroundings – as well as the country’s capital, Phnom Penh – are considerably less overrun with tourists than nearby megacities like Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Here are some destinations worth checking out on your next visit to Cambodia, if you choose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This is a weekend full of multi-evening events, starting with Socio’s second anniversary party featuring the official debut of its latest menu and culminating in a Sunday masterclass. Over in Macau, Wing Lei hosts seven bars from all over the world for the second edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends, while Terrible Baby’s menu has been updated with exciting new drinks inspired by Hong Kong. Thursday, March 12 Socio’s second anniversary Socio turns two this week! The Staunton Street outpost for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer From city views to Côte d’Azur daydreams and full-on burger bravado, this weekend covers just about every craving. Start with a Shanghai-themed buffet at W Hong Kong, slip into springtime with French Riviera vibes at La Petite Maison (LPM) on Saturday, then round things off on Sunday with a high-stakes Gourmet Burger Challenge at The Murray. For more foodie suggestions, see our 2025 list in the 100 Top Tables Guide, with the 2026 guide to be released soon. Friday, March 13 Kitchen at the W... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346182/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346182/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s a packed International Women’s Day weekend as Bar Mind hosts the experimental unDer Lab from Taipei, Aubrey After Dark brings in DJ Q Narongwate to host its latest edition, and Jin Bo Law Skybar shows off its new Hong Kong-inspired signatures menu. Meanwhile, on Monday, Avoca and DrinkCollectiv spotlight eight women bartenders and influencers in a massive 16-hand guest shift. Friday, March 6 Aubrey After Dark Kick off your weekend with another edition of Aubrey After Dark as the Mandarin... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer With Amber back in action and two very different takes on indulgent dining in the mix, the first weekend of March stretches from high-end to high-comfort. Start Friday with plant-forward fine dining at the reimagined Amber, keep things casual on Saturday with Korean-inspired shakes and French onion soup burgers at Shake Shack, then ease into your Sunday with a Montmartre-style brunch, live accordion performance and champagne at Marmo Bistro. For more dining suggestions, read the 100 Top Tables... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345282/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345282/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:30:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Galaxy Macau, the resort complex in the Cotai district of the city, recently added another hotel to its portfolio: Capella at Galaxy Macau. The Singapore-based chain is known for its ultra-luxurious properties in cities such as Sydney and Bangkok. One of the highlights of the Macau outpost is Pony & Plume, its whisky bar. We recently checked out the bar and also got to experience the newly renovated suites at another Galaxy hotel: Hotel Okura Macau. Here’s what you need to know about both before... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3345209/whats-new-galaxy-macau-whisky-wonders-japanese-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3345209/whats-new-galaxy-macau-whisky-wonders-japanese-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng In a bar scene as diverse and innovative as Hong Kong’s, it would be easy for veteran bars to just play the hits from over two decades of history. This is especially true for those that have a long history in the city’s hotels, like Caprice Bar – with the Michelin-starred restaurant sitting just a few steps across. However, the team at the Four Seasons and at Caprice Bar, helmed by bar manager Anyss Saintilan, have been able to combine a storied history of world-class mixology with cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:39 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer With family celebrations winding down and regular routines creeping back in after Lunar New Year, this weekend is made for quieter meals. Ease into it on Friday night with a heritage-rich Hokkien feast at Ming Pavilion’s Beng Hiang pop-up, then trade brunch crowds for a contemplative harbour-view afternoon tea at Jija by Vicky Lau at Kimpton. End on a slow and sweet note with head pastry chef Eve Minialai’s new celebratory cake collection at Louise. For even more dining suggestions, read the 100... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344293/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-27-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344293/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-27-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:30:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The Anantara story didn’t begin in Phuket, Bangkok or Koh Samui – three of the most famous places in Thailand – but in the more low-key coastal town of Hua Hin. It was in Hua Hin that the Anantara brand was born in 2001 with the opening of Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Known as Thailand’s first beach holiday destination, Hua Hin became a popular vacation spot among well-to-do locals after King Rama VII chose it as the location of his summer palace in the 1920s. While its beaches are not comparable... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3344530/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3344530/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng 100 Top Tables wishes you a lucky, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse! As the festivities continue into the weekend, hit up Peel Street and check out a few of Hong Kong’s best cocktails celebrating the Lunar New Year at Kinsman and Sugar King. And in case you missed it, Masahiko Endo made his return to the industry by building Bar Yon’s first signatures menu. To cap it off, one of Singapore’s rising star bars, helmed by a husband-and-wife duo, is taking over Qura Bar at the Regent for a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer As lanterns begin to come down and red packets are tucked away, the post-Lunar New Year lull is the perfect excuse to eat purely for pleasure again. This weekend, trade family banquets for a harbour-view steakhouse reset at Morton’s, dive into carb-laden comfort with new pasta plates at Twist, and close things out with numbing spice and old-world glamour at Grand Majestic Sichuan’s Sunday brunch. Read our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide for more dining recommendations. Friday, February 20 When you’ve... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343477/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343477/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:30:08 +0000 Charukesi Ramadurai Charukesi Ramadurai It’s been more than an hour since we drove away from Sumba’s tiny Tambolaka airport and so far, it’s been mostly empty stretches of narrow road, with only the occasional group of cheeky schoolchildren waving and hooting to break the monotony. All of a sudden, a procession of bare-chested, barefoot men approaches on the other side of the road, their red turbans gleaming in the afternoon sunlight. Our driver pulls over, pats his pockets and takes out … a packet of cigarettes, which he proffers to... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342466/not-bali-indonesian-island-learning-welcome-strangers-while-sharing-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342466/not-bali-indonesian-island-learning-welcome-strangers-while-sharing-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Born in Paris to a Chinese-American mother and a French father, Joseph Altuzarra established his fashion label in 2008, after working for brands like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. Now based in New York, where his shows are one of the highlights of New York Fashion Week, the designer never fails to deliver collections that cater to confident women who want to look well put together and are not slaves to trends. Here, he shares his favourite finds from his adopted hometown and around the world. What... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:08 +0000