With many visits to Hong Kong under my belt I have never taken the opportunity to stay in the bustling district of Mong Kok. Mong Kok on the western side of the Kowloon Peninsula has been described as the "busiest place in the world" and will not disappoint those visiting for shopping, people watching or just being immersed in the market side of Hong Kong.
As luxury travellers options were limited but one property stood out - Cordis Hong Kong. Cordis Hong Kong, formerly Langham Place Hong Kong, was opened in March 2005 and rebranded in August 2015 as the fist Cordis Hotel.
Our top rated luxuy hotel in Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Dining and Bars
Ming Court
Two-Michelin Star Dining at Ming Court at the Cordis Hong Kong
Blending exquisite Cantonese cuisine with innovative wine pairing, Ming Court has been recognised by Hong Kong & Macau Michelin Guide for eight consecutive years (2009-2016). Ming Court profiles a sophisticated contemporary menu with influences from China, Europe, Australia and Japan. Gracefully chic and adorned in champagne, mother-of-pearl and moonlit tones matched with deep, dark chocolate, Ming Court’s elegant dining room, extends the hotel’s artistic essences and offer an inviting space for dining, combining modern luxury with contemporary Chinese art.
Alibi
Located on the fifth floor of the hotel, the 5,500 square foot urban chic space presents all that a bar should have and a little more, as well as be true to its namesake – a place to escape, wine, dine and be social. Homegrown talent, a wine wall, award-winning mixology and creative cuisine make up the spacious and vibrant venue, styled by award-winning team at Stickman Tribe Design of Dubai and Hong Kong.
Unique to Kowloon, Alibi offers multi-dimensional experiences above the bustle of the city including lunch, afternoon tea, drinks, dinner and after dinner drinks, with wine tastings, mixology art, creative shared plates and signature coffee artistry, influenced from Asia and Europe.
The Place
All day dining restaurant, The Place unveils a fresh new look after a stylish makeover. Styled by the award-winning team at Stickman Design of Dubai and Hong Kong, The Place features an interior design and décor in tones of light oak, herringbone patterns and pops of lime and white, conveying a bright and inviting atmosphere for diners.
The 8,600 square foot restaurant offers foodies a variety of popular buffets, its classic all-day à la carte menu, a wellness afternoon tea, plus grab and go choices.
Highlights include tempting, jet-fresh seafood from the three-metre Seafood Bar, Asian and Western favourites at the live stations, dim sum delights from Michelin-starred Ming Court, and South American and African chocolate-infused desserts.
The Backyard
Designed for grown-ups, the 6,000 square foot outdoor paradise, namely The Backyard features European lounge furniture, sweet scented mango trees, chill-out music and a waterfall and water feature that streams throughout the space.
Champagne flows freely, cocktails are available by the glass – or jug, and beer comes in more than 20 different varieties.
Chill out with great beats, homemade gourmet pizzas and organic, freshly-muddled cocktails using fresh herbs from the very own organic herb garden.
Chuan Spa, Hong Kong
Perched on the 41st and 42nd floors at the top of Cordis, Hong Kong, Chuan Spa is a haven of luxurious, oriental pampering and wellbeing.
Guided by the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chuan Spa provides not only conventional treatments, but a holistic, regenerating journey that nurtures, heals and restores.
Keeping in line with tradition, Chuan Spa’s treatments are guided by the TCM pillars of Wu Xing (the Five Elements), Yin and Yang, and Jing Luo (the Meridian System)
. “At Chuan Spa, our guests experience not only a single treatment, but a sojourn that triggers the re-birth and re-balancing of the being. Assisting our guests in the journey to restore balance and harmony in life is an essential part of any Chuan Spa experience”, says Shane Pateman, managing director of Cordis, Hong Kong
The journey begins as guests step through the Moon Gate on the 41st floor sanctuary.
As a prelude, guests can enjoy the delights of a sauna, steam and oriental hot tub before descending along a candle lined staircase to the exquisite private treatment room.
A therapist will then take guests through a five elements questionnaire to determine which element is out of balance. Guests can select from over 60 treatments or have a treatment tailor-make to suit their individual requirements.
Chuan Spa, Hong Kong is also complemented by a rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi and the state-of-the-art fitness studio. Guests will be sure to attain balance and wellness in body, mind and soul.
The Location - Mong Kok
Mong Kok is Hong Kong’s most congested shopping and residential district, but don’t let that scare you away. The neon-bathed historic streets that wind through one of the densest parts of the world are worth visiting - just for the ‘peoplescapes’ alone. It just so happens that the shopping is excellent too.
The neighbourhood includes one of Hong Kong’s most popular markets, the Ladies' Market, and also has a ton of shopping streets, which are a common feature in southern China. Conveniently, these are where a cluster of merchants sell one type of product on a single street. Mong Kok has entire streets and street sections dedicated to the sale of goldfish, flowers, birds, sneakers, and kitchenware.
Just about everything from bargain household objects to luxury jewellery is bought, sold and haggled over in Mong Kok. Sai Yeung Choi Street sells electronics, cosmetics and clothes; Shantung Street and Dundas Street are where you can pick up the latest Japanese and Western fashion and accessories; while Langham Place is one of the many malls where you can do your Mong Kok shopping in air-conditioned comfort.