Fodor's Expert Review The Pottinger

Historic charm and modern luxury combine at this beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Central. Intimately decorated in delicate shades and tasteful floral patterns, The Pottinger creates a haven amidst the hectic hustle and bustle of one of Hong Kong’s busiest heritage neighborhoods. Guests will enjoy the personal service, spacious rooms and novelty of the juxtaposition of a hotel so at odds with its immediate surroundings.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Some guests will find the steep hills that lead to and from the hotel a struggle. However, the Central elevators are on hand to make the route to The Pottinger much easier on the legs.

room

The hotel might appear constricted from the outside but the rooms offer a surprising amount of space considering the exterior views. A very definite interior theme of delicate pinks, neutral creams and floral blossom motifs create a breezy, comely feel in the bedrooms that can feel like an oasis of calm against the frenetic pace outside.

Hammering and drilling seem to be in constant rotation and the sound of construction works can penetrate the hotel’s walls by day, although that’s par for the course in this neighborhood.

bathroom

Elegant marble bathrooms come with walk-in rain showers and enough space for a couple to embrace in a romantic display of teeth brushing together at the single vanity.

If you fancy a soak in a tub you’ll have to upgrade to a suite for that particular pleasure.

lobby

An inviting entrance salon welcomes guests to The Pottinger with its pretty array of floral bouquets and wingback chairs.

dining

Dining choices are numerous in the hotel’s immediate vicinity but should you want to stay in and eat, The Pottinger has high class options of its own. Choose from the grand Gradini Ristorante E Bar Italiano or the two-Michelin starred Ta Vie for fine dining Asian cuisine.

drinking

Dark woods and low lights set the scene for cocktails in the pleasantly atmospheric bar, The Envoy.