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Staying in Hong Kong this festive season? Nicole Slater rounds up the best staycation deals

With most of us staying put this Christmas, there has never been a better time to check into some of the city’s most luxurious hotels. Here are some of our favourite staycation deals this festive season.

K11 ARTUS

Located in pride of place on Victoria Dockside, K11 ARTUS offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour from its spacious and modern guest rooms. The ultra-private residences are designed to feel like home, with wrap around balconies and plenty of space for families to spend quality time together. This Christmas guests can receive 20 percent off their booking when subscribing to the hotel’s e-newsletter until December 31. Along with a room discount, the residence also has a range of seasonal menus tailored with wine pairings, for visitors to raise a toast this festive season.

artus.com.hk The Langham

Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, The Langham is well-known for its European-style interiors and designer boutiques. The hotel boasts 498 guest rooms and suites overlooking the city, a rooftop gym and heated swimming pool, perfect for a winter dip. This Christmas the hotel is offering a Design The Candyland of Your Dreams room package, until January 7. The package includes a one night stay in the superior room, a box of Christmas candyland decorations, complementary breakfast and minibar, along with $1,100 in-room dining credit for two for $1,288, All you need to do is show up with your Christmas spirit. langhamhotels.com

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental

The iconic Landmark Mandarin Oriental is a five-star retreat in the middle of central. With three Michelin-starred restaurants and an array of suits, the hotel made it onto Travel + Leisure’s list of Top 100 Hotels in the World earlier this year. For the festive season Landmark Mandarin Oriental is offering a Santa Is Callin’ staycation package for guests to experience the true magic of Christmas. The package includes a limousine transfer, Landmark Mandarin Oriental bespoke Christmas welcome and turndown amenities, exclusive discounts on dining and spa treatments

and upto 50 percent off a second night’s stay. This offer is available until December 31 at $3,900.

mandarinoriental.com Hotel Icon

Capturing the essence of Hong Kong, Hotel ICON is a luxurious hotel located in Hung Hom. As one of the first environmentally friendly hotels in the city, Hotel ICON features a vertical garden in the lobby and an electric hotel shuttle bus to escort guests to and from the location. The new Snapcation package on offer this festive season gives guests a unique 30-minute photo opportunity inside the Designer Suite by Vivienne Tam, along with buffet breakfast at The Market

and a complimentary one-hour private sound experience at KEF Music Gallery. For the foodie’s out there, Hotel Icon also offers a Foodcation package, which allows guests to enjoy a variety of exclusive dining options across all of Hotel ICON’s signature restaurants from $1,560.

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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Having assumed its pride of place on Victoria Harbour since 1989, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s largest rooftop pools with poolside bar, The Grill. The five-star hotel hosts 10 uniquely designed restaurants and bars including the recently revamped Grissini and the popular Tiffin, located on the Mezzanine floor. This December Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is offering a relaxing retreat for guests who book the bed and breakfast package from December 1 to January 10. Guests will enjoy breakfast for two at the Grand Café, a bottle of Champagne upon arrival and a complimentary festive themed cake for $2,030 per night. The hotel will also feature a meet and greet with Santa on the Mezzanine floor until December 27. hyatt.com

The Upper House

The bespoke hotel above Pacific Place needs no introduction. Designed by award-winning architect and interior designer Andre Fu, the hotel modern and sophisticated style is one to marvel at. The Upper House is introducing a new The House is Aglow room package for guests to experience the hotel like never before. The package includes a one night stay in a spacious studio room, $500 gift card to use around the hotel, daily set breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Café Gray Deluxe before its closure on December 31. The House is Aglow room package is valid until December 30 for $3,900 per night.

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