6 Best Hotels in Western, Hong Kong

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The steep, narrow streets of Western District, navigated by old-fashioned trams, are a natural setting for new, small hotels catering to those who favor local flavor over opulence. Hotels in Sheung Wan combine transport convenience with an abundance of neighborhood character, while hotels farther out on the main drive focus on sleek efficiency and minimalist style. However, getting to and from usually means passing through high-traffic Central or navigating congested streets, steps, and alleyways.

99 Bonham

$$ | 99 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The living concept at this slender glass tower hotel in Sheung Wan combines boutique comfort with apartment convenience—each "suite" (either one or two-bed) comes with separate areas for lounging, dining, and preparing food, as well as spacious marble-clad bathrooms. The hotel has a modest fitness center and roof garden but no restaurants or bars. With that said, it's an easy walk to any number of terrific restaurants, and just a few steps from Sheung Wan MTR station and the tram stop.

Pros

  • Rooms are more like serviced apartments
  • Only three guest rooms per floor
  • Superb location in heart of Sheung Wan

Cons

  • No swimming pool
  • Lacks hotel services like concierge
  • Breakfast arranged with nearby cafés
99 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3940--1111
Hotel Details
84 rooms

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Courtyard Hong Kong

$$ | 167 Connaught Rd. W, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Smart and comfortable (if business-like) rooms here have harbor views from higher floors, and the quiet Sai Ying Pun location means its a short walk to trendy neighborhood bars, cafés, and restaurants. Central is a short taxi- or subway-ride away, and the hotel is conveniently close to Western Tunnel for those with business in Kowloon. 

Pros

  • Good facilities for business travelers
  • Great restaurants on its doorstep
  • Nice views of Kowloon West from upper floors

Cons

167 Connaught Rd. W, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3717–8888
Hotel Details
245 rooms
No Meals

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JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La

$ | 508 Queen's Rd. W, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This comfortable hotel has modern guest rooms with cushioned seats set into bay windows that are perfect for reading while taking in the city and harbor views. Be sure to check out the executive packages with access to, among other perks, the bright and comfortable top-floor Club Lounge and all of its amenities.

Pros

  • Rooftop pool and a gym with Victoria Harbour panoramas
  • MTR stop and numerous restaurants within minutes
  • Authentic local neighborhood

Cons

  • Rooms are on the small side
  • On-site bar lacks character
  • Some rooms looking worn
508 Queen's Rd. W, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2974–1234
Hotel Details
283 rooms
No Meals

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The Jervois

$$ | 89 Jervois St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This slick apart-hotel ditches traditional hotel trappings like a grand lobby, restaurants, and bars, instead channeling its focus into spacious, minimalist rooms that boast floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchenettes, luxurious bedding, and skyline views. It's a stylish base from which to explore Sheung Wan’s vibrant cultural and dining scene.

Pros

  • Suites have double corner windows
  • All suites have private lift lobbies
  • Only two suites per floor for more privacy and quiet

Cons

  • Limited traditional hotel services
  • No swimming pool
  • Signs of wear and tear
89 Jervois St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3994--9000
Hotel Details
49 suites

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The Mercer

$$ | 29 Jervois St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Choose from a range of serviced-apartment-inspired studios and suites (many with kitchenettes) at this tower residence, all of which are light, airy, and contemporary. Facilities include a small gym, a sundeck, and a laundry. The many attractions of Central and Sheung Wan are just outside the door.

Pros

  • A fun neighborhood to explore
  • Nicely situated in between Sheung Wan and Central
  • Five minutes to the nearest MTR station entrance

Cons

  • Smallest studios are rather narrow
  • Surrounding area can get congested with traffic
  • Glass-walled bathrooms are not popular with some guests
29 Jervois St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2922–9988
Hotel Details
55 rooms
No Meals

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Sohotel

$ | 139 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Functional, clean, and no-frills rooms are good value for the spec at this hotel tucked away in a lively neighborhood of galleries, bars, and local shops. Corner rooms come with bay windows that supply ample city views, though most outlooks are limited.

Pros

  • Good standards of housekeeping
  • Hip Tai Ping Shan neighborhood is a short walk uphill
  • Cheap rates for the location

Cons

  • Basic in-hotel facilities
  • Some rooms are tiny
  • Free morning pastry but no breakfast
139 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2851–8818
Hotel Details
37 rooms
No Meals

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