Causeway Bay

Lanson Place Causeway Bay

★★★★★

Lanson Place Causeway Bay is a quiet retreat in one of the busiest shopping districts in the world. It stands on Leighton Road, a few minutes from the department stores and malls of Causeway Bay, yet its feel is closer to a private residence than a hotel: a small lobby, a discreet atmosphere and staff who know returning guests by name. Its great advantage is space. Standard guest rooms are around 35 square metres, which is large by Hong Kong standards, and the range climbs through XL and studio rooms to one-bedroom residences, prestige suites and penthouses, some with views towards Victoria Park or the hills. Several residence categories are designed for longer stays, and the deluxe one-bedroom residences have a fully stocked kitchenette, which makes the hotel a good choice for families and anyone staying a week or more. Interiors are calm and contemporary, with soft colours, good beds and soundproofed windows in some categories to shut out the street. Facilities are focused rather than lavish: a fitness centre filled with natural light, laundry facilities, meeting spaces, and Salon Lanson, the all-day restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a cake gallery for afternoon treats. Causeway Bay is a superb base for shoppers and food lovers: Times Square, Lee Gardens, Hysan Place and Sogo are within walking distance, and the side streets are full of noodle shops, dessert cafes and Japanese restaurants. Victoria Park, the city's largest park on the island, is nearby for a morning walk, and Tin Hau Temple, Happy Valley's racecourse and the trams along Hennessy Road are close. The MTR at Causeway Bay connects to Central in a few minutes. For families, longer stays and travellers who want space and calm in the middle of the action, Lanson Place is one of the most comfortable choices on the island.

Room tips: the standard guest rooms are already spacious, but families should look at the residences and connecting options, and long-stay guests will appreciate the kitchenette in the deluxe one-bedroom residence. Ask for a room facing Victoria Park if views matter. Book directly for the best offers and for club benefits where available.

Location: Leighton Road runs along the southern side of Causeway Bay, which keeps the hotel slightly removed from the busiest crossroads while leaving the shopping a short walk away. Causeway Bay MTR station is within walking distance, the trams on Hennessy and Yee Wo Streets run east and west, and Happy Valley Racecourse is close for Wednesday night races. Taxis are easy to find. Central is about ten minutes by MTR.

Who it suits: families, longer stays, shoppers and travellers who value space and calm. The trade-offs: there is no pool or spa, and the boutique scale means fewer restaurants and bars than a big hotel. For most guests, the space, quiet and location outweigh that.