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1969

The Murray Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China
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22 Cotton Tree Drive, Hong Kong, China, | Original Property Opened in 1969 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2019

Located along legendary Cotton Tree Drive in Hong Kong, The Murray Hong Kong is an iconic luxury landmark hotel. It is the perfect destination for savvy business travelers, captains of industry, leaders in style, and global entrepreneurs. The contemporary urban sanctuary offers sophisticated spacious suites and guestrooms and five elegant dining destinations. A glamorous rooftop restaurant and bar and expansive terraces provide unmatched panoramic views of the city over Hong Kong Park and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Originally built in 1969, the property has received numerous awards for ground-breaking and energy-efficient design. Now, the hotel continues to transform under the direction of Sir Norman Foster’s team at Foster+Partners who have accepted the challenge to re-design the architectural and interior finishes of the building, celebrating the past and future of the building and vibrant city.

Discover

  • Discover the innovative architectural design of The Murray Hong Kong. Towering over Hong Kong Park, the hotel’s building is an iconic modernist landmark. Its design, with distinctive ground-level arches and deeply recessed, angled windows that prevent the entry of direct sunlight and thus enhance temperature control, is an example of sustainable architecture way ahead of its time—and one of the reasons why the building was granted heritage status by the government.
  • Learn about The Murray's rich history, architecture, art, and contemporary chic facilities during a guided tour. Conducted by the hotel’s knowledgeable City Insiders, the Murray Historic Tour will introduce visitors to stories behind the unique architectural and design features including the stately arches, the award-winning energy-efficient windows inherited from the Murray Building, the previous engine rooms turned into a restaurant and bar, the former main entrance and elevators used by government, and how these widely recognized features are given a new lease of life. Strolling through the hotel, guests can also immerse in a guided viewing of a tasteful collection of noteworthy art pieces by internationally acclaimed and emerging artists, including Bahk Seon Ghi, Zaha Hadid, John Kennedy, Jaume Plensa, Isabel Miramontes, and more.
  • Admire the sizable Cassia javanica var. indochinensis, a registered Old and Valuable Tree (OVT). Originally from Hawaii, Cassia javanica var. indochinensis grows extensively throughout tropical Indochina. When it flowers in early summer from April to June, its majestic green canopy turns into a sea of pink and white. Hence, the tree is fondly referred to as the “Pink and White Shower.” The tree was already present prior to the building’s construction and was a majestic sight that stood proudly in the carpark of the former Murray Building. The only registered OVT of its species in Hong Kong, the tree is diligently preserved by the hotel’s arborist and today welcomes guests in the forecourt of the hotel’s sweeping entrance.

Explore

  • Explore the Hong Kong Heritage Museum for a unique mix of history, art, and culture. With an exhibition area of some 7,500 square meters, the museum houses five permanent galleries - the Jin Yong Gallery, the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall, the T.T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, the Chao Shao-an Gallery, and the Children's Discovery Gallery - as well as six thematic galleries that host exhibitions showcasing the diverse treasures of the Chinese heritage.
  • Stroll down Hollywood Road and Cat Street. Hollywood Road in Central is lined with galleries and antique shops offering ancient and contemporary, Asian and Western works. A very different expression of creativity can be seen in the form of art and graffiti on the walls of the many little alleys leading off the street. A short walk leads to Upper Lascar Row – known as Cat Street – where visitors can find rare Ming dynasty furniture, an ancient snuff bottle, or even a Cultural Revolution propaganda poster.
  • Visit Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong's islands located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Buddhist architecture; fireworks over Sleeping Beauty's castle; a long sandy beach; a mall of shopping outlets — Lantau Island has it all. This island also features a sitting 34-meter high Tian Tan Buddha statue. The ideal springboard to exploring Lantau Island and the Buddha is the Ngong Ping 360, a cable car that departs daily from Tung Chung.

Experience

  • Experience magnificent views over the world-famous Victoria Harbor from atop Victoria Peak. Guests can hop on the Peak Tram Terminal, located adjacent to The Murray Hong Kong and one of the world’s oldest funicular railways to Victoria Peak. Since 1888, The Peak Tram has served Hong Kong, quietly witnessing the city's changes.
  • Spend a day at Ocean Park Hong Kong, one of the world's most beautiful theme parks. Ranked as the 7th most popular theme park in the world by Forbes, this home-grown destination includes an iconic Marine Land, amazing Asian animals like red pandas, and cable cars as well as state-of-the-art, world-class facilities such as Polar Adventure, Thrill Mountain, and Aqua City.
  • Enjoy a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, also known as the “Avenue of Stars.” The path takes one past the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Space Museum. In front of it, there is a dramatic topographical and architectural spectacle that is the Hong Kong Island skyline towering over the busy waters of Victoria Harbor.

Taste

  • Taste the world-class selection of classic cocktails, bespoke creations, and specialty spirits at Popinjays. Popinjays is a contemporary lifestyle rooftop bar and restaurant offering European gastronomy. Reflecting Hong Kong’s vibrant, cosmopolitan style, the lifestyle destination is designed to attract the city’s flamboyant, fashionable crowd and leaders in style. Popinjays, a term once assigned to parrots, takes its name from the resident cockatoos along neighboring Garden Road, Hong Kong Park, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Naturally drawn to being part of a flock, and rarely flying solo, the habits of these birds embody Popinjays’ sociable spirit.
  • Indulge in a scrumptious Seafood buffet at the Garden Lounge. Perfect for casual gatherings, the restaurant serves an all-day menu featuring some international favorites and a plethora of rotating seafood-on-ice including oysters, crab legs, and sashimi, alongside delightful cold cuts and cheeses from the buffet station. The Garden Lounge offers an elegant atmosphere to enjoy The Murray’s Signature Afternoon Tea. A treat for the senses, the menu includes sweet and savory light bites along with a curated offering of specialty teas by JING.
  • Sample the local offerings at the Temple Street Night Market. A popular street bazaar with street stalls, fortune tellers, and more, it is an enduring example of the theatre and festivity of a Chinese market on show nightly. For street food, head to Woo Sung Street running parallel to the east of Temple St, or to the stretch of Temple St north of the Tin Hau Temple complex. Pull up a chair at an open-air kitchen for wok-fried seafood, noodles, roast meat and plenty of ice-cold beer.

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS

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Explorer Suite
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Park Suite
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Penthouse Suite
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Meetings & Groups

The Murray Hong Kong was designed from the ground up to offer the best social, event and meeting spaces in the city. The hotel offers a variety of spaces to accommodate any meeting size or style. The hotel’s meeting spaces, including the Murray Boardrooms, Niccolo Room, and Cotton Tree Terrace are all stunning spaces to hold business and personal events. The Murray is dedicated to offering the finest accommodations to savvy business travelers, captains of industry and global entrepreneurs.

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