Picolo recommends · Hotel in Hong Kong, China
The Murray
Tall concrete arches frame the entrance of a 1960s government tower, now a design hotel with Hong Kong Park on one side and Central on the other.
The first thing you notice is the arches: tall, curved openings at the base of the building that were kept when the old offices became a hotel. Trees from Hong Kong Park reach almost to the door.
Inside, the style is clean and modern, and the pace is calmer than down in Central. On the roof, a bar looks out over the city towers and the green slopes behind them.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Murray
This is our design pick. It feels distinct from the glass towers around it, and the location between the park and Central gives you both greenery and the city within a short walk.
It is a stylish city hotel, not a resort, so anyone wanting big pools or harbour views from every room should look elsewhere. The streets around it are steep, which matters if you walk a lot.
What you get
- Converted 1960s office building
- Rooftop bar with city views
- Next to Hong Kong Park
- Short walk to the Peak Tram
- Modern, design-led rooms
A day at The Murray
- Morning
- The Peak Tram up to the Peak before the queues build.
- Midday
- A loop through Hong Kong Park and its aviary.
- Afternoon
- Coffee in Central and a walk past the old colonial buildings.
- Evening
- Drinks on the rooftop as the towers light up.
Location
Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Open in MapsQuestions about The Murray
What was The Murray in Hong Kong before it was a hotel?
It was an office building from the 1960s. The hotel has kept its distinctive arched entrances as part of the conversion.
Is The Murray close to the Peak Tram?
Yes. The lower Peak Tram terminus is within walking distance, so you can ride up early before the queues.
Does The Murray have a rooftop bar?
Yes, there is a bar on the roof with views over the towers of Central and the green hills behind.
Other hotels nearby
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark
For big rooms and Central’s best restaurants on the doorstep.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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