The Upper HousevsTUVE
The Upper House and TUVE are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Upper House ranks significantly better than TUVE. The Upper House has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 18 reviews including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Star Service.
The Upper House Show All Reviews
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
From $497/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The entire anti–chain hotel experience is deliberately minimalist, though at times the coveted coolness is a little overplayed—the restaurant staff in particular seem brusque and self-satisfied."
Fodor's
"Even standard rooms in this haven of stylish luxury are suites—tranquil havens of design and indulgence that feature huge windowside bathtubs." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Every corner of this boutique hotel spells zen-like serenity." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This discreet and stylish hotel is on the wish-list of fashionistas everywhere. The clever use of art, sculpture and natural materials makes one feel on is in a private house."
Star Service
"This contemporary boutique-hotel stands alone in Admiralty next to its big-boy neighbors Conrad, JW Marriott and Shangri-La, but it continues to hold its own in both luxury and service." Full review
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Hotel owner Swire Group, which also owns hometown Cathay Pacific Airlines, is known for its efforts to maintain high standards, but the staff can occasionally turn up their noses if guests have too many special requests.
Gayot
"With its understated, designer-Zen decor and urban residential mood, The Upper House makes for a discreet, relaxing home-away-from-home in Hong Kong."
BlackBook
"What happens when you commandeer the upper levels of a JW Marriott and turn it into a boutique hotel?"
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Opened in October 2009, the boutique hotel The Upper House, sister to Beijing’s trendy Opposite House hotel, occupies the top floors of a Pacific Place tower (thus, the name)." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Upper House was designed to give guests the experience of staying in a luxury residence within easy reach of the design stores, markets, and nightlife of the Wan Chai neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"More pied-à-terre than hotel, this contemporary-style 117-room property in a Central tower is all about subtle details." Full review
TUVE
No.16 Tsing Fung Street, Tin Hau, Hong Kong 852, China
From $88/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Wallpaper
"New hotel Tuve tries its best to remain unassuming, surrounded by nondescript tenements, devoid of signage and clad in gunmetal black." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fans of minimalism will love the pairing of concrete walls and wooden furniture in the guest rooms." Full review
goop
"This minimalist boutique hotel, with its elevated, Scandinavian vibe, was created by Hong Kong interior team, Design Systems." Full review
Jetsetter
"A sleek design hotel in glittering Hong Kong, ideally located in the shopping haven of Causeway Bay." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A constellation-lit lobby, textured monochrome reliefs, a refined restaurant with artfully patinated steel doors and plastic walls – is a unique urban stay that feels cool rather than cold." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A short hop away from the heart of Causeway Bay, TUVE is a highly stylised hotel that feels like a destination for frequent travellers in the know." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Travelers looking for a design-forward experience in an oft-overlooked neighborhood will love TUVE." Full review
Time Out
"Located in the heart of Tin Hau, Tuve is one of the most unique boutique hotels in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Design fanatics will have a field day here." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This is a minimalist, modernist dream, a study in concrete, stone, and metal, whose raw textures are, for a certain temperament, more welcoming than all the antiques in the world." Full review