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Didn’t have time to book your Lunar New Year holiday getaway? Is your dream destination all booked up? Or simply too tired out from travelling during Christmas to get back on a flight? We have good news for you! Come Chinese New Year, many hotels in Hong Kong provide opportunities to unwind in comfort and luxury whilst being close to home. Here’s a list of the best staycations in Hong Kong this Chinese New Year.
The Fullerton Ocean Park is offering patrons an Auspicious Beginnings staycation package available from now till the end of the month. Included in this offer are daily breakfast for two and three festive tokens that guests can redeem for festive activities in the hotel. From making your own paint-pouring rabbits and a preserved flower wall art workshop to a 45-minute session for your little ones to let loose at the indoor play zone, you’re guaranteed a well-rounded experience at the Fullerton this CNY. Don’t forget to take the Ocean Park-themed festive gifts home to commemorate your stay!
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, 3 Ocean Drive, Aberdeen | (+852) 2166 7388
At Island Shangri-La this CNY, you can unwind and reconnect with your family as you celebrate the new year. The Celebrating Family staycation package includes a one-night stay in one of Island Shangri-La’s luxurious suites for two adults and two children. Guests are entitled to a family dinner and an afternoon tea set served in-room to keep you and your loved ones happy and satisfied throughout your stay. For those who like a packed schedule when holidaying, Shangri-La is also offering guests two sessions of CNY-themed workshops for you and your little ones to fully immerse in the festive spirit.
Over at Kowloon Shangri-La, the Lunar Discoveries staycation package allows you to indulge in a selection of cultural experiences at the hotel. From an exciting lion dance on the second day of CNY and a calligraphy class where you get to make your own spring couplets (揮春, fai1 ceon1) to a floral art workshop for you to create the most beautiful bouquets, there are plenty of family-oriented activities for you and your loved ones to get together and create loving memories. The package also includes daily breakfast for two adults and one child, a box of CNY puddings for you to take home, and exclusive access to the plethora of festive activities on offer at Kowloon Shangri-La.
Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central | (+852) 2820 8551
Kowloon Shangri-La, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East | (+852) 2733 8836
LNY is the season of reunion and getting together with your family. Hotel Icon’s Homecoming celebration staycation package offers you the right venue for spending precious time with your loved ones. From now till the end of February, guests can stay at the hotel on the staycation package and enjoy exclusive access to all of the hotel’s facilities, including an open-air heated swimming pool, a harbour-facing gym, as well as an open-air pool deck fully equipped with a PlayStation 4 and VR and pool tables for you and your little ones to get the most out of your experience.
Hotel Icon, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East | (+852) 3400 1188
The harbourfront Kerry Hotel is offering patrons an exciting staycation package to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Take in the panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline as you relax in one of the luxurious hotel suites. Guests on the Lunar Discoveries staycation package can enjoy a delicious feast from one of the hotel’s many award-winning restaurants, as well as take home a box of CNY puddings to enjoy all through the holidays.
Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Hung Hom | (+852) 2252 5320
The Park Lane Hong Kong is offering a creative getaway for city dwellers this CNY with the exclusive staycation package, which includes a buffet breakfast for two adults and one child at Playt. Little ones staying at The Park Lane are in for a treat, as guests are also entitled to one ticket to trampoline park Ryze Hong Kong or the Real Expert PlayFun Zone as part of their package. Adults are also catered to with an exclusive CNY art jamming workshop.
The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2293 8888
Auberge’s Chinese New Year staycation package offers a wide range of luxuries and activities for you to take advantage of. Guests can stay in a mountain view room with gorgeous views of the greenery just outside their window. Included in the package are two welcome drinks, a breakfast buffet for two, and a warming and delicious CNY hot pot dinner set. This offer is available from 21–24 January. Don’t miss out on this amazing getaway!
Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, 88 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay, Lantau | (+852) 2295 8288
From 20 January to 5 February at Grand Hyatt this CNY, the hotel has a plethora of exciting offers for you to get into the festive spirit for the Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year Escape staycation package lets you relax and fuel up for the new year in a luxurious guestroom, complete with festive amenities and hotel credits for you to spend on Grand Hyatt’s wide range of delicious dining offers and in-house spa.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai | (+852) 2588 1234
Four Seasons Hong Kong has a staycation offer you can’t refuse this Lunar New Year. Following the tradition of greeting the God of Fortune, guests staying at the hotel on the Auspicious Getaway package from 21–24 January have a chance to greet him and receive complimentary fortune cookies and candies, not to mention good money luck for the rest of the year. A wheel of fortune will also be available in the hotel lobby for guests to turn their luck around in time for the new year. Included in the package are daily breakfast for two adults, hotel credits per night for dining at one of Four Seasons’ renowned restaurants, as well as exclusive access to a selection of festive activities on offer.
Four Seasons Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central | (+852) 3196 8888
Born and raised in Hong Kong and educated in the UK, Celia is passionate about culture, food, and different happenings in the city. When she’s not busy writing, you can find her scouting for new and trendy restaurants, getting lost in a bookstore, or baking up a storm at home.
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