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HK reinvents itself with some stunning hotel makeovers
Hong Kong hotels have made a huge comeback with some remarkable transformations as at the Mandarins HK and Landmark (above); a new Kimpton; a reimagined waterfront Regent; an Andaz in the works; and even grande dame The Peninsula going in for a cosmetic workup early 2027/ photos: Vijay Verghese 
Not quite sunset for The Peninsula Manila (pool deck left) as the Mandarin Oriental Makati peeks over its shoulder from Ayala Triangle Gardens above the playground bull (centre); Deluxe Rooms at MO (photo: hotel) start at 50sq m in pastel hues with open views. It's old world charm vs contemporary chic/left two photos: Vijay Verghese DESTINATIONS Pen Manila and Mandarin set to butt heads in a chic vs classic match-upSabah retreat, no-holds-barred Bali resorts review, a guide to Singapore new lifestyle hotels, big Bangkok lifestyle hotels review, a look at Vietnam beach resorts and Asian casino hotels guide SPOTLIGHT KL new lifestyle hotels add whimsyBali resorts review sea to sky, Asian medical tourism guide and a look at Manila business hotels; Manila casinos; Chiang Rai guide AIRLINES Bag the widest seats in businessFear of Flying cures, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, Small Asian airlines plus Private Jet deals TOP CITIES Fun trawl of Saigon's new hotelsHong Kong shopping guide, KL shopping, Bangkok new hotels review and Bangkok shopping guide; wow Tokyo, top Seoul tips EDITOR'S RANT Just pour more concrete and guests will arrive
Winners of the 2026 Smart Travel Asia Best in Travel Reader Poll — top row from left with Editor Vijay Verghese, Joy Denoga for Amorita Bohol; Michel Chertouh Regent HK; and Marc Handl GM Dusit Thani Bangkok. Bottom row, Kevin Tsang GM Peninsula Manila; David Wilson at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah; Patrick Both Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok; and George Koumendakos GM at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. See our 2026 RANKINGS CHINA REGION Macau church and casino mix turns out to be just the tonic for travellersHulunbuir reindeer and Hohhot excurions in Inner Mongolia; Sanya fun guide and Xian; more Shenzhen hotels, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Macau Historic Walks. SOUTH ASIA A to Z of Colombo business hotelsMumbai business hotels review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Bangalore business hotels, top tips in our Colombo business hotels review, Goa fun guide. A Kathmandu fun guide and Yangon. ADVENTURE / SPORT / ODDITIES Would you stay at a Pod hotel?Phnom Penh, a detailed Mergui islands guide, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure and glamping, plus Nepal Treks —Annapurna Circuit. Bhutan fun guide, the best Asian golf. A big Capsule and Pod Hotels guide. And a guide to the Best Bangkok Rooftop Sky Bars. SPA ESCAPES Taiwan spa hideawaysTaiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Taipei business hotels review. Regent, Capella and MO go head to head. ISLANDS Pick of Puerto PrincesaPlus El Nido Guide Palawan escapes and an update of our detailed Maldives resorts review and Palawan resorts.
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