Jia is Hong Kong’s first boutique hotel, and, surprisingly, the first hotel in Asia for celebrity designer Philippe Starck — whose contributions to the Asian skyline include Felix - the bar at the top of the Peninsula. And though it’s a boutique, it’s anything but fluff; when the competition consists of prim old colonial hotels and big chains flagships, an upstart, however flashy, must offer something of substance.
In fact to measure this hotel against other boutiques would be apples and oranges; - these are more than just hotel rooms as they feature fully equipped kitchens, complete with sexy (though unfortunately named) Smeg appliances, and the thoughtful convenience of dining-room tables. Of course the prevailing tone is white, but teak floors and golden yellow overtones make the decor more livable, long-term, than the average theatrical Starck hotel room.
Location:
1-5 Irving Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
General Information:
57 Rooms
Rates from HK$1250.00
Style: Cutting-Edge
Atmosphere: Happening
