Hong Kong is prized for its city skyline, and we are always on the lookout for hotels with unobstructed views of the Harbour – Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel has just been added to our list because we had a very memorable stay there recently.

Sitting in the heart of Wan Chai district – one of our favourite places to stay at when in Hong Kong - Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel is a part of the Marriott group, with a strategic waterfront location that overlooks the Harbour on the Kowloon side. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel may not be the most posh hotel in Hong Kong, but it is no less popular among business travellers and tourists.

The convention centre is just beside the property, so if you ever need to look for an accommodation when attending a trade show or event at Hong Kong, Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel has categories of rooms and suites to offer.

Wan Chai is a gem of an area to stay at because lots of local treasures are hidden in the streets and alleys.

Back to the hotel, Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel has a distinct view of the Harbour together with the iconic spaceship-lookalike convention centre if you choose to put up at the rooms with a harbour view.

We say it is worth the top-up, because you rise to the awaken city every morning and instantly feel energised, and go into slumber remembering the gorgeous night view of the skyline.

That really marked the most memorable element of our stay at Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel; we are not even talking about the ultra plush bedding and marble bathroom yet! They left us feeling so spoilt.

We had the club lounge access too, and you know what that means? Endless drinks, of course! The sheer selection available during evening cocktail hours will please any alcoholics, but more than this, the lounge has a very inviting atmosphere that is conducive for catching up on some work while enjoying some snacks and drinks.

Sitting within the hotel is Dynasty Restaurant, an elegant space that dishes out fine dim sum. Some of the more popular dishes include Quail Egg with Minced Shrimp and Pork Steamed Dumpling (HK$65), Barbecued Pork Bun (HK$58), and Black Truffle Sauce Vegetarian Dumpling (HK$58).

Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong
1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Note: This was an invited media stay.

We cannot quite put a finger to Wan Chai when we first set foot in that neighbourhood. It is bustling like many other areas in Hong Kong, but for the lack of a better description – Wan Chai is quite distinctly Hong Kong. Forget about how people discount Wan Chai for its red light district (because it is really just one lane that you can easily miss), because there is so much more to look out for.

We love Wan Chai for its little gems and unexpected finds – comfort Hong Kong cuisine in humble settings, locals peddling their wares and arts, executives loosening their ties to unwind over a good lunch… and all these make up Hotel Indigo.

A relatively new baby in the local hotel scene, Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island is everything Wan Chai is. It reflects snippets of its characteristic neighbourhood, and this is precisely what Hotel Indigo wants to create, so that guests feel blended in to the local culture, and locals resonate with the comforting familiarity.

Lushly furnished with resplendent hues, step into a whimsical world of arts right in the heart of Wan Chai. The rooms in Hotel Indigo quite unlike your typical commercialised properties. Every room has its unique configuration, together with a collection of art pieces and local touches to boast. Catch glimpses of the bustling vicinity from their ceiling-to-floor windows, and sip tea on the furry couches while reading your favourite magazines in the quiet corner of your room.

We enjoyed meals at the in-house restaurant too, where the kitchen dishes out a mix of continental and international cuisines. If you are feeling Eastern, their boiled soups are lovely. And to satisfy your Western palates, they have pretty mean salads, too!

Our favourite part about staying at Hotel Indigo? The location is superb. Just a stone’s throw from the MTR station, getting around is a breeze and we really enjoyed our little strolls back home every night. And it is really refreshing to stay out of the popular and typical districts for a change.

The next time you plan a trip to Hong Kong, book a stay with Hotel Indigo and experience what it is truly like to breathe in the essence of a neighbourhood; a charming one, at it!

Hotel Indigo Hong Kong
242 – 246 Queen’s Road East
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3926 3888
Note: This was an invited media stay