At a Glance
As the second Hong Kong hotel from Swire Hotels (the company that also runs the acclaimed Upper House), East expands the line for business travelers seeking great value, service and convenience.
Indagare Loves
- Great value for money, a rarity among Hong Kong’s top hotels
- Interior design, especially the artwork
- Ease of access into Central and to Kowloon thanks to its position directly atop a MTR Station (HK’s underground)
Review
As the second Swire hotel in Hong Kong (they also own Upper House and Cathay Pacific), East expands the line for business travelers seeking great value, service and convenience. Located in a sleek high-rise, the hotel sits near Hong Kong's Cityplaza and TaiKoo Place in Island East, close to the hundreds of local and international businesses that have moved here from the ultra-pricey Central district.
All of the 345 rooms feature a minimalist aesthetic. The glass-and-steel structure borrows design details from its more luxurious big sister hotel; the room and floor numbers are etched into bamboo panels and lit up from behind and calming natural touches include limestone and bamboo flooring.
There’s a happening rooftop bar called Sugar, with a long outdoor deck strewn with day beds and boasting views of the harbor, as well as a bustling canteen-style restaurant called Feast. The attractive outdoor pool at the fitness center too offers beautiful panoramas.
Who Should Stay
Corporate and independent-minded leisure travelers on a budget will appreciate the comforts, style and view. Guests should be prepared to deal with the 10- to 15-minute commute into Central.
Written by Indagare
