The harbor view of Four Seasons Hotel can be rated with three Michelin stars.
When it comes to the four seasons in Hong Kong, the first impression is its landmarks, which include three Michelin-starred top restaurants and award-winning spas.
On my birthday in 2017, I stayed in a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel decorated in a fairy tale style, and also experienced daily fully booked men's facial treatments, sleeping in a dream of Victoria Harbour.
After 6 years, I stayed in the same suite again. In 2021, it underwent a 9-month renovation, with a full upgrade of the 180-degree floor-to-ceiling glass view. The first thing I see when I wake up in the morning is the magnificent view of Victoria Harbour, and the last thing I see before I go to sleep at night is the dazzling lights of the harbor.
Boats and cargo ships flow endlessly in front of our eyes, and now Hong Kong has resumed its role as a world trade hub.
Directly in front of the line of sight is a small red house protruding far out in the bay, which belongs to the Palace Museum in Hong Kong and is exhibiting art from the Qing Dynasty.
Whether it's the four seasons or the Forbidden City, they have infused Hong Kong, this commercial city, with more cultural atmosphere.
The lobby renovation is handled by AB Concept, with green plants and insect installations embellishing it, bringing guests a fresh urban oasis.
Afternoon tea served in a corner of the lobby is inspired by the dishes of the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, featuring both savory and sweet items that are also available upstairs.
Dragon Jingxuan's tea artist little brother can also serve guests with various tea ceremonies. It would be even better if a small candle-heated insulation base could be provided.
New bar ARGO replaces the original Blue Bar, with metal mirrors replacing the blue painted glass walls. Coupled with the Morandi color scheme of the furnishings, the metal lines outline a picture frame, and the view of Victoria Harbour outside the window is the perfect complement.
Cylindrical bar counter collects over 50 kinds of spirits, most of which are first introduced to Hong Kong.
Open the wine list, modernism, earthy sensations, and the impact of the world, the name of each one is attractive to try. When the night is tempting, sit at the bar and taste the slight drunkenness on the tip of your tongue. Order a serving of Hong Kong traditional snack "egg waffles" with ice cream, and the gossip time has just begun.
As for me, what I need is not alcohol, but the Michelin three-star delicacies carefully prepared by Brother Long Jingxuan.
From crispy suckling pig to fried crab with rice, from shredded chicken soup to sea bass fillet with prawns, and finally a table of Beijing-style crispy duck, the sense of ceremony was full.
Dege's crispy duck is not as fat as Beijing's, but it has more chewiness after removing the oil. The pancake wrapped with duck meat is made of buckwheat flour, which is very healthy to eat.
This is the only place in the entire hotel that has not been renovated, because loyal customers love the tone of the restaurant. If it were to be updated with a more fashionable or trendy style, it would lose its nostalgic charm as a perennial three-star Michelin restaurant.
Although there are tea art brothers' services, bubble tea from Denmark is more suitable for this occasion.
Each table is occupied by regular customers, mainly families dining together. They greet Dege warmly and savor the familiar classic flavors, recording the vicissitudes and glory of Hong Kong.