Hotel ICON

The highlight of my Hong Kong trip, believe it or not, was the Hotel itself. I love boutique hotels, although Hotel ICON is not really considered as boutique in terms of size, but they offer such quality services that can only be found in boutique hotels. Ranked as the Best 25 hotels in China by the Trip Advisor's Traveller Choice, and other numerous awards under their belt.

The hotel is designed by celebrated architects Terence Conran, Rocco Yim and William Lim. One of their most famous feature is their lush 18 meter vertical garden by Patrick Blanc, that greets the guests and visitors at the lobby. The atmosphere of this place is breathtaking with it's cutting edge yet inviting space. Their minimalistic and organic design for the lobby's seating area and grand sweeping staircase is a very refreshing take for the normally heavily ornate fixture.

One thing that I love about boutique hotels, their environment are more laid back and personal. Most of the time, I felt like chatting with a friend rather than strangers with the staff. The hotel takes hospitality to a totally different level. When I arrived at the hotel, we were escorted to a cozy lounge just for us while they settled on our rooms. Armed with complimentary drinks and introduction of the city, they recommended us many different places and sights to visit during our stay.

The check-in lounge, most walls in the hotel are adorned with paintings from various local designers.

The hotel also created the world's first co-located, and co-lead program, that offers in a teaching and research hotel where the students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU. Those that took Hotel and Tourism Management as their course can participate in this unique education at the Hotel ICON's program. If anyone of you would love to take Hotel Management I really recommended Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

There are many designers that participate in this unique creation. You can check the list here. One of them is Vivienne Tam, the world-renown Hong Kong fashion designer that is currently based in New York. She designed the hotel's VT Suite.

Our bedroom, overlooking the city

Top: Oasis. More photos of this top can be viewed at my Black Swan post.

My sister, I love this fleet of the moment pose of her, with the city as her backdrop

The bathroom was hidden by a semi circular wood wall paneling, that can be slide in and out as a sliding door.

They offers free mini bar service, including this Nespresso capsules. Great way to start your day. I just love how they pay attention to little details by providing this little acrylic desktop stand. Emblazoned on top, there is a copy that says "You are not seeing double. Mini bar is free," emphasizing on the word "double" printed on both side creating dual image. How creative.

Hotel ICON also offers great dining establishments. GREEN, located at the lobby have an amazing light with tall ceiling and glass wall. Patrons of this establishment can enjoy the breathtaking vertical garden while dining. One of the world's largest indoor vertical garden. What an atmosphere to enjoy your meal. The place is swinging on weekends, reservation is highly recommended. Green opens as a cafe by day and bar by night

The Market , inspired by the iconic food across Asia and Europe, it serve a myriad of international delights from laksa, antipasti and grilled beef. It has a few sections of Deli, Sashimi, Hong Kong, Eastern and Western cuisine, a wide variety of desserts and bakery goods, you will be spoiled for choice. Also functioned as a breakfast place for the hotel's guest, the hotel also offers another breakfast option at the Above & Beyond restaurant, which unfortunately I do not have the chance to visit. Located at the 28th floor, Above & Beyond offers fine-dining Chinese cuisine, with Hong Kong skyline as it's view.

HOTEL ICON
17 SCIENCE MUSEUM ROAD
TSIM SHA TSUI
EAST KOWLOON
HONG KONG

T: +852 3400 1000
F: +852 3400 1001 info@hotel-icon.com

For reservations: book@hotel-icon.com
http://www.hotel-icon.com/