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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A notable hospitality icon recognized by its unique arches, The Murray<a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong?DestinAsian">,</a> Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, was once an austere government building in the Sixties. Today, the welcoming 336 rooms and suites blend contemporary luxury with residential comfort in some of the largest spaces in Hong Kong, perfectly framing metropolis views of the surrounding city. Inside, luxuriate in ultimate comfort with an extensive culinary programme of six restaurants, as well as a curated wellness programme that leans into the property’s distinct character as a restorative urban sanctuary in the heart of the city.</span></p>
<p><b>Email:</b> themurray@niccolohotels.com</p>
<p><b>Address:</b> <a href="http://google.com/maps?sca_esv=f6913a6b03d5cca2&amp;rlz=1C5GCEM_enSG1098SG1098&amp;output=search&amp;q=the+murray+cotton+tree+drive+hong+kong&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3izczKHhF2wgz0AoHZ2f_yIK7XTASet5-C18IAAgZ4W_tl9lMlhTG0bgcXN0otq6dSIrr8QvKMOCJc2ifZlByLs9QC4a5PxYkZJITk064Ciu8vGd9OLX1EHoQjce70zTk1ygObnKSUyLH211rxpmuDu2rjdmCkF8HBQtdYAcxU0Rk7hQlg&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111">22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong</a></p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> +852 3141 8888</p>
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<p><span class="breakout-box-title">Stay Longer to Save</span></p>
<p class="breakout-box-text">Transform the luxurious interiors of The Murray, Hong Kong into a magnificent home away from home, set in the heart of the city. Enjoy up to 30% off on stays extending three nights or more, and discover exquisite experiences that define every moment: award-winning dining delicacies, including a newly refreshed “Flavours of Canton” menu at the Garden Lounge, seasonal dim sum and wok-tossed classics, to wellness programs, a curated art collection and architectural heritage tour. Plan your stay <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/offers/the-murray-hong-kong-stay-longer-package?DestinAsian">here</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="dropcap">U</span>nlike many big-name brands who land in the city hoping to carve out a distinct silhouette in Hong Kong’s ever-changing skyline, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, is something different—the sophisticated, one-Michelin-key property was built from what already existed, preserving the original blueprint of the Murray Building, a landmark governmental office that has stood at the prime Cotton Tree Drive address since 1969. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This pre-arranged partnership would later present as fortuitous, as the 26-storey building, which starkly stood out during its own time as the fresh new face of modernist architecture, was entirely compatible with the intricacies of a luxury hotel, namely in the original details put in place to optimize the statutory day-to-day life of Hong Kong’s top officials.</span></p>
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				<a href='https://staging.destinasian.com/the-murray-hong-kong-murray-lane-driveway-2/'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="The iconic arched exterior and modern luxury entrance of The Murray, Hong Kong." aria-describedby="gallery-1-155095" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1.jpg 1800w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Murray-Lane-Driveway-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" style="width:100%;height:66.67%;max-width:1800px;" /></a>
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				The iconic arched exterior and modern luxury entrance of The Murray, Hong Kong.
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				<a href='https://staging.destinasian.com/the-murray-hong-kong-ovt-at-garden-level-2/'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="The historic Old Valuable Tree (OVT) in full bloom at The Murray, Hong Kong’s garden level, set against the backdrop of the iconic white arches and Central district skyscrapers." aria-describedby="gallery-1-155096" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1.jpg 1800w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-OVT-at-Garden-Level-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" style="width:100%;height:66.67%;max-width:1800px;" /></a>
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				The magnificent historic Cassia Javanica tree in bloom on the Garden Level.
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				Left to Right: Experience the majestic setting of The Arches; the renowned Afternoon Tea at Garden Lounge.
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				Experience the glamorous nightlife and bold design of Murray Lane.
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				<a href='https://staging.destinasian.com/the-murray-hong-kong-wellness-pool/'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Indoor wellness lap pool at The Murray, Hong Kong, featuring a long swimming lane, dark wood decking, and a vibrant green vertical living wall." aria-describedby="gallery-1-155101" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool.jpg 1800w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/the-murray-hong-kong-Wellness-pool-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" style="width:100%;height:66.67%;max-width:1800px;" /></a>
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				The serene Wellness Pool offers a tranquil escape with its signature vertical gardens.
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<h2><b>WHAT MAKES THE MURRAY, HONG KONG UNIQUE?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The architecture is impressive for both its aesthetic and practicality. These include the building’s iconic recessed windows, sharply angled for privacy and the ability to keep beaming streams of sunlight out so interiors remain cool, a considerate forethought that has propelled the property’s environmental standards today. For the 336 rooms and suites, which are some of the city’s largest, the modern interiors of contemporary finishes and elegant decor look out to expansive views of the city’s rising metropolis piercing through the lush canopies of the neighboring Hong Kong Park and Botanical Gardens. At certain angles, there might even be a fleeting glimpse of the property’s famed OVT (“Old and Valuable Tree”, as designated by the government)—a rare, non-native species of Cassia Javanica tree that has stood witness to the property’s historic chapters.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The looming ground-floor arches, too, are vestiges of a storied past, which can be explored with a guided historic tour for staying guests. Once hidden away from prying eyes, the magnificent 11.5-meter structural details were dramatically opened up by London-based architects <a href="http://fosterandpartners.com/projects/the-murray/?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Foster + Partners</a> to connect the property to the city. Surrounding spaces, used previously as boundaries around the building, are repaved as manicured gardens and peaceful pathways, peppered with the occasional art piece, which has become a defining feature of the property. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong?DestinAsian">The Murray</a>, Hong Kong’s extremely well-placed location in the heart of the city is within walking distance to the bustling neighborhoods of Central and Admiralty, bordered by iconic sights, including The Peak Tram, which scales the island’s hilly terrain to one of the city’s most iconic viewing points. From a day of exploring, a visit to <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/experiences/wellness-at-the-murray?DestinAsian">Wellness at The Murray</a> will demonstrate just how restorative a calming moment in this urban sanctuary can be.</span></p>
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<h2><b>WHAT DINING CONCEPTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MURRAY, HONG KONG?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inside, outstanding concepts draw upon global flavors both far and wide. <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/popinjays?DestinAsian">Popinjays</a>, slotted at the property’s rooftop, serves bright Italian fare, and is especially stunning on a balmy summer afternoon; while <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/mian?DestinAsian">MIAN</a>, the hotel’s flagship Chinese restaurant, represents the multi-layered complexities of China’s eight great cuisines. During the day, modern French bistro fare can be enjoyed at <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/the-tai-pan?DestinAsian">The Tai Pan</a>, while evenings are heralded with well-shaken cocktails at <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/murray-lane?DestinAsian">Murray Lane</a> as a delightful way to wind down. For something truly unique, <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/7paintings?DestinAsian">7 Paintings</a>, a newly introduced culinary show, brings together art and fine dining in an immersive seven-course experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nestled between the elegant arches is the <a href="https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/the-murray-hong-kong/dining/garden-lounge?DestinAsian">Garden Lounge</a>, a distinctive social space for a gentler pace of enjoyment, which, considering the hotel’s proximity to the rumbling highway, remains quietly secluded and serene. Much like the rest of the space, is nestled in a private nook of its very own.</span></p>
<p><i>This article was brought to you by DestinAsian and The Murray, Hong Kong.</i></p>


High-angle view of the iconic white arches and garden level of The Murray Hong Kong, featuring a gold-trimmed pedestrian bridge and a historic tree.

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