The Murray, Hong Kong

Tom Otley

BACKGROUND The Murray takes its name from the historic modernist building it occupies, originally government offices, now converted into a luxury hotel by Wharf Holdings, which is best known for its Marco Polo hotels and Niccolo hotels. Originally designed by British modernist architect Ron Phillips in 1969, its most distinctive features are the three-storey arches and recessed windows, meaning sunlight never hits them directly, keeping the building cool yet still giving views out to the surrounding parks and, now, much taller buildings. WHERE IS IT? On Cotton Tree Drive, within the central business district and next to the green oasis of Hong Kong Park. The hotel is 35 minutes by car from Hong Kong International Airport and a ten-minute walk to the Central MTR subway station. WHAT’S IT LIKE? The hotel feels…

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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2018

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