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The Murray, Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Niccolo · High Luxury
Foster + Partners turned Hong Kong's 1969 Murray Building, a late-modernist government tower at 22 Cotton Tree Drive, into The Murray in 2018, keeping the arched colonnades and angled windows that were cut to dodge the morning sun. Named for Sir George Murray, it is Hong Kong's only Leading Hotels of the World member, holds One MICHELIN Key, and puts the Peak Tram lower terminus three minutes from 336 rooms.
- 336 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Hong Kong Park
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: Foster + Partners
About The Murray, Hong Kong
- Conserving Central named the former Murray Building one of eight flagship reuse projects, and Foster + Partners kept the 1969 tower for the hotel that opened in 2018.
- Hong Kong Park is across the street; Lan Kwai Fong is about a 14-minute walk.
- Three restaurants include a rooftop room, plus an indoor pool, a spa, and a 24/7 gym.
- Forbes Travel Guide has kept the house Four-Star into 2026.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
The Murray, Hong Kong occupies a late-modernist government building completed in 1969 as the Murray Building, originally a government office headquarters named for Sir George Murray, a nineteenth-century British army officer and colonial administrator. Its restrained white facade, recessed windows, and elevated arches were designed to cut direct morning sun while still bringing in daylight.
Hong Kong's Conserving Central initiative identified the tower in the 2000s as one of eight flagship projects for preservation and adaptive reuse rather than demolition. Foster + Partners led the conversion, preserving the arched colonnades and angled windows before the Niccolo hotel opened in 2018. The house holds One MICHELIN Key and is Hong Kong's sole member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
The setting
The Murray Hong Kong occupies 22 Cotton Tree Drive in Central, in a 1969 government headquarters tower named after 19th-century British colonial administrator Sir George Murray. After four decades of public-sector use, the Conserving Central initiative earmarked the building for adaptive reuse; Foster + Partners preserved its arched colonnades and angled windows before the hotel opened in 2018. The Peak Tram lower terminus is three minutes on foot, Hong Kong Park five minutes away, and Lan Kwai Fong's celebrated dining and nightlife district fourteen minutes by walk. Surrounded by the island's most storied luxury addresses and set at the boundary of the CBD, The Murray stands on one of Central's most architecturally distinguished corners.
Restaurants and bars
- Cassia Lounge — Bar
- Popinjays — Bar · Champagne bar
- The Tai Pan — Restaurant · French bistro
- Murray Lane — Restaurant
Experiences
- Popinjays Dom Pérignon Champagne Bar with Caviar & Crudo — Dom Pérignon Champagne bar with jet-fresh seafood crudos and premium Amur Caviar at Popinjays, the hotel's rooftop.
- Popinjays Murray Halloween Dinner: Portrait of a Crime — Halloween interactive whodunit dinner at Popinjays, high above the city, where guests play a part.
- Garden Lounge Murray Autumn Bliss Afternoon Tea — Seasonal afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge pairing British afternoon tea traditions with autumn produce.
- Murray Lane Aperitivo Hour — Early-evening Murray Hour at Murray Lane with complimentary canapés with drink orders.
- Glow & Serenity — Holistic wellness sanctuary combining timeless traditions with modern luxury.
- Merry Murray Christmas — Time-honoured Christmas traditions brought to life by the hotel.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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