These five-star Hong Kong hotels follow the design philosophies of Feng Shui, the ancient practice of maximising the flow of life force —or qi — to invite harmony, wealth and abundance into one's life. And honestly, after the last two years, we could use all the luck we can get.
The Upper House
Arriving at The Upper House evokes a sense of calm, like coming home, thanks to its earthy yet elegant design elements, soaring windows and breathtaking views, and the lighting that's as warm and inviting as the hotel's service.
“There is a sense of visual balance and symmetry in the hotel – something that is intrinsic to the beliefs of feng shui," says André Fu, who designed the The Upper House, which has some of the largest guest rooms in the city, each with a deep soaking tub positioned in a corner to maximise mountain or city views.
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The Peninsula, Hong Kong
According to grand master of feng shui Raymond Lo, the architecture of The Peninsula Hong Kong on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is an excellent example of Feng Shui design.
For starters, The Peninsula Hong Kong's deep set driveway ensures the building is set back from noisy, bustling Salisbury Road. “The Peninsula Hong Kong is built with two stretching arms to preserve the energy in front of the building,” says Lo. “In feng shui, an active water fountain has the function of stimulating money energy when placed in a prosperous location. The Peninsula has a large fountain located in front of the hotel, which was originally designed for such a purpose.”
For Chinese New Year, The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering a "Wealth & Joy" staycation package, which includes HK$1,668 hotel credit (room guests) or HK$2,668 hotel credit (suite guests) that can be used for dining at hotel restaurants, treatments at The Peninsula Spa and purchase of in-room retail or mini-bar items. Guests who stay during the month of February will also receive a limited-edition Peninsula Monopoly set.
Tatler Tip: Guests who splash out on a Grand Deluxe Harbour View Suite or above will get to enjoy an auspicious “Wheel of Fortune” Peninsula Rolls-Royce ride.