Hoping for a quiet, steady-paced winter break in Hong Kong? The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, is the place. The hotel’s dining, rooms, ambience and details are all consistently reliable. This allow you to slip into holiday mode without much effort. Aimee Yan shares more

Spaces

The Murray, Hong Kong’s architecture carries clean, sharp lines. Its palette of white and stone feels especially fitting for winter; the interiors are unadorned and never overwhelming. December brings subtle British touches in the décor, used sparingly, so the atmosphere remains relaxed. Staying here naturally slows your pace.

Dining

This season, The Murray has rolled out a series of festive offerings worth trying.

Garden Lounge

The festive lunch menu is straightforward and well-balanced in portion. Throughout December, the restaurant offers a two- or three-course Festive Lunch; weekends shift to a Dim Sum Brunch, adding a distinctly Hong Kong touch and encouraging a leisurely meal. The winter afternoon tea is a highlight of the month, especially the British Winter Festive Afternoon Tea created with Penhaligon’s, its fragrance-inspired concept brings a deeper sense of the season. In the evening, the Canton Garden Dinner presents a four-course, pared-back Cantonese festive meal suited for families who prefer a quiet celebration.

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Murray Lane

The festive lunch here is clean and uncomplicated, while the afternoon-to-early-evening Aperitivo offers a relaxed “winter drink” moment, a rare pocket of calm in the middle of the city.

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The Tai Pan

Both the lunch and dinner festive menus lean on classic Western dishes. On weekdays, the Festive Bistro Lunch is available; weekends centre around the Family Roast Brunch, showcasing an oven prepared prime rib served from the carving trolley. The roast, sides and festive dishes create a familiar setup that’s very easy to settle into.

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Popinjays

The rooftop restaurant on the 26th floor adds festive versions to its menus from lunch through dinner. The midday Festive Lunch offers multiple choices, while weekends bring a Festive Disco Brunch. It’s bright and airy during the day, with the bonus of city lights after sunset.

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Holiday Activities

The hotel has a good number of Christmas activities, though none feel overwhelming in a schedule. Santa’s Grotto is simply a small, pleasant ritual, take a photo with the kids, pick up a warm drink, and move on. The annual tree-lighting ceremony remains a reliable opener to the season.

The takeaway festive turkey and ham make a solid anchor for at-home gatherings that nothing flashy, but complete in portions and sides.

Stays

The guest rooms follow the building’s clean architectural lines, which feel particularly comfortable in winter. The festive stay packages include breakfast, dining credit and late check-out, making them ideal for guests who want a slower rhythm without leaving the city. The spa’s winter treatments offer another way to unwind, centred on aroma and massage which is simple, structured and very suitable for long weekends or short breaks.

If your idea of a winter holiday isn’t to pack your days, but to find a place that lets you relax into yourself, this hotel is a dependable choice.

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