Designed by architect Andre Fu, the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong by Shangri-La group is the most recent addition to the city?s growing landscape.
Standing at 16 stories high with 546 rooms, the Kerry Hotel champions its stellar location and sprawling views of the diverse Victoria Harbour, impressively showcasing the most outdoor space with al fresco dining in all of Hong Kong.
The views from the hotel rooms, the outdoor swimming pool and the dining spaces are truly exceptional. The original Hong Kong airport (now Ferry Harbour) can be seen alongside Chai Wan across to IFC in Central as Kerry Hotel is in fact now positioned on land that was reclaimed 6 years ago, reflecting the growth and changes of Kowloon which predominately used to be sea. Here, the design focus was an abundance in nature and greenery making it an escape from city life. There is an emphasis on the quiet attention to detail by architect Fu that makes Kerry Hotel ?comfortable contemporary luxury,? from the Turkish onyx marble detailing on door handles, to bespoke furniture design created by Fu himself.
Especially-commissioned artworks scatter the hotel interior, outdoor areas and guest rooms. The curation comes from Shangri-La?s team of in-house curators from the company art archive. One key sculpture that features throughout the hotel is by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming, who is originally trained in woodcarving. His artworks at the Kerry Hotel are made from green bronze, traditionally used in ancient sculptures and ...