Hong Kong Feature

Almost every hotel will offer you a special discount or custom rate for longer-term stays of a week or more—and some, like JIA and Lanson Place Hotel in Causeway Bay, are especially equipped for residential guests. So be sure to compare prices first if it's savings you're after. But if you prefer a more hands-off atmosphere in which to relax during your sojourn, consider renting a serviced apartment. The following properties, which are all licensed to accommodate tenants by the week or by the day, were chosen for their compelling locations, boutique-style qualities, and cozy but comfortable interiors. However, as most of these are inhabited year-round by monthly renting expatriates, it's best to call early and discuss dates, rates and conditions with sales well in advance.

Ovolo Queen's Road. Ovolo specializes in serviced apartments in Central and Western District, but only this Queen's Road location rents studios by the day. The 500-square-foot units have hardwood floors and a refreshing olive and white decor, with rounded furniture and a minimalist wooden counter attached to the kitchen. 286 Queen's Rd. Central, Central, Hong Kong. 2910-0700. www.ovologroup.com. In-room: safe, kitchen, Internet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: laundry facilities. Sheung Wan.

Shama Causeway Bay. These 110 flats range from studios to two-bedroom suites directly across from the Times Square shopping mall. Units have a Japanese-influenced design with low, square furniture, Nepalese carpets, and original Asian artwork. The property includes a pleasant rooftop garden, and residents receive privilege cards entitling them to discounts at dining and leisure venues around town, as well as a gym membership. 8 Russell St., Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. 3100-8555. www.shama.com. 110 apartments. In-room: kitchen, Internet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: laundry facilities. Causeway Bay.

Two Macdonnell Road. Offering sweeping views of the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens and beyond from its Mid-Levels perch, this property offers six different apartment layouts, ranging from studios to two-bedroom suites. Two Macdonnell Road has its own business center, gym, and café, and provides free shuttle service to Central and Admiralty during weekday rush hours. 2 Macdonnell Rd., Mid-levels, Hong Kong. 2132-2132. www.twomr.com.hk. In-room: kitchen, Internet. In-hotel: gym. Central.

The Jervois. A bright new ode of contemporary design in Sheung Wan provides one or two-bedroom suites for long- or short-term stays while offering some of the most comfortable lodgings around. It also provides a free gym membership during your stay, in addition to a rooftop deck with barbecue facilities. 89 Jervois St., Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. 3994-9000. www.thejervois.com.