The Beat Stays: A One-Night Staycation at Lanson Place Causeway Bay
Originally opened in 2005, Lanson Place Causeway Bay is a quiet gem in the heart of one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts. After a major renovation led by celebrated Parisian hotel designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the creative mastermind behind Waldorf Astoria New York, L'Orangerie - Four Seasons George V, and countless other luxury concepts, the flagship property reopened in March 2024 with a refreshed vision of boutique hospitality.
Located just a brisk walk from the beating heart of Causeway Bay, Lanson Place offers a serene sanctuary that feels like a world away from the buzzing fashion and culture district. Housed in a 19th-century colonial building, its stately columns and stone façade make an immediate impression, lending a sense of timeless elegance and slowing the city’s frantic pace as you step inside. We loved the delicate architectural details echoed in the flow of the interiors and the organic forms of the furnishings.
With 188 rooms and suites, the hotel caters to both short and extended stays, offering personalized services and thoughtful design throughout, blending French flair with the warmth of home.
Stepping inside the airy lobby, a bas-relief by French artist Michèle Létang depicting flying storks—a symbol of travel—anchors the reception area, while a grand crystal chandelier from a French château has been lovingly preserved as a centerpiece.
The hotel’s signature lounge, L’Orangerie, is inspired by European green spaces. Here, lush orange trees and blue hydrangeas sit beneath a backlit glass ceiling, casting warm natural light. Gold-detailed furnishings complement a richly textured palette of terracotta walls and pine green accents.
Guests are invited to help themselves to citrus and cucumber water, browse fashion tomes, or flip through a book of David Hockney’s iPad drawings — all thoughtfully arranged alongside fresh white tulips.
Our Stay
For our one-night stay, we checked into the beautiful and elegantly appointed Suite Residences room, a bright and airy space spanning about 500 square feet. Check-in was at 3 PM, giving us ample time to kick back and pretend we weren’t already emotionally attached to the room come dinner time.
Each room has a soothing color palette of ocean blue, sunlight yellow, and sage green. Our room was dressed in Sunlight Yellow, which lived up to its mood-enhancing promise, as the space was bathed in natural light from the floor to ceiling windows.
A Hong Kong-style pineapple bun with a delicate slice of butter and a fruit basket were waiting for us, which we devoured almost instantly. Other rooms swap it out for a Gai Mei Bao (Hong Kong-style Coconut Bun) – an adorable local touch that makes a lingering impression.
The decor strikes a charming balance between vintage character and modern Parisian charm, with minimalist framed illustrations lining the walls and soft spa music humming in the background. Thoughtful touches were everywhere — from the well-equipped kitchenette featuring a gold sink and tap, a Nespresso machine with complimentary capsules and TeaCha teabags, to a microwave oven tucked neatly under the sink—perfect for spontaneous late-night snack experiments. These details added a warm, homey feel to the stay.
The tech-savvy smart system deserves a shoutout—with a quick scan of a QR code, you can flip through digital magazines on PressReader, operate blinds from the comfort of your bed, or customize your pillow from a menu of 11 choices the all-in-one smart integrated service platform. If you discover you need a plump pillow refresh in the middle of the night, late-night staff can deliver you the pillow of your dreams.
The room itself felt spacious yet cozy, featuring a king size bed with a snug Sealy mattress which made it super difficult to peel ourselves from in the morning, as well as a compact living room space featuring an elegant, comfortable sofa.
The compact bathroom was sleek and fully stocked with luxurious amenities, which were laid out on its pristine marble countertop. It's equipped with a rainfall shower, a magnifying mirror and luxury Codage Paris amenities, plus we found the showstopper of our pampering dreams – a Dyson hair dryer – waiting for us in one of its drawers.
There was also a sleek Smart TV and a RUARK Audio speaker on the bedside table for soundtrack duties. With all these creature comforts, leaving the room was no easy feat. But if you’re going to struggle with something, let it be walking away from a room this dreamy.
And if you can’t bring yourself to leave, Lanson Place’s long-stay offerings provide the perfect solution — a tailored, comfortable monthly residence nestled in the vibrant heart of the city, ideal for living, working, and relaxing in style.
Their penthouses range from 900 to 2,000 square feet, providing a luxurious home-away-from-home, and many of the hotel’s top-floor rooms provide a picturesque outlook over Victoria Park and the bay.
The hotel offers a refined selection of accommodations, including its elegant Suites, spacious Grand Deluxe Bedrooms, and six distinctive Penthouses.
Each long-stay penthouse offers its own charm depending on your needs, and come with a full kitchenette, washer-dryer machine, an in-room wet bar, bathtubs, and walk-in wardrobes. The 1-bedroom Penthouse (900 sq ft) is a cozy, elegant retreat perfect for solo travelers or couples, with a king-sized bed, marble accents, and a vintage mirror that adds a touch of timeless class.
Meanwhile, the 2-bedroom Penthouse, spanning 1,500 sq ft, is great for families, with separate sleeping spaces including a king-sized bed and twin beds, en suite bathrooms, and a spacious living area ideal for relaxing or dining with a view.
But if you're after the ultimate indulgence, the 2-bedroom Grand Penthouse (2,000 sq ft) is a fitting choice. With curated art, sweeping views of Victoria Park, and two bedrooms with king-sized beds, it’s designed for those who want luxury and space without sacrificing intimacy.
If you're planning a longer stay, the flexible Extended Stay Package available for the Penthouses and other room types is designed to feel like home, with perks like daily housekeeping (with linens changed three times a week), 24/7 gym access, wellness classes twice a week, weekday Grab & Go breakfast, and special deals on dining and laundry.
Dining and Drinks: Salon Lanson
A highlight of our stay was undoubtedly Salon Lanson, located on the first floor of the hotel — a refined all-day lounge that feels more like stepping into a serene, light-filled living room than a traditional restaurant. With exclusive club privileges, members can unwind in style, enjoying free-flow cocktails and canapés from the thoughtfully curated Hong Kong Odyssey collection.
Tucked into a quiet corner is a cozy retreat that opens onto a petite outdoor balcony, framed by elegant pillars and offering charming views over Causeway Bay. We dined beneath the stunning Dove Mural installation, where ivory and gold birds soar overhead, adding a poetic touch to an already graceful setting.
Lanson Place is worth a visit for the cocktails alone. Salon Lanson’s cocktail menu features a curated selection of seven rotating cocktails that are refreshed every day, each one a testament to the artistry of Head Mixologist Manuel Saavedra.
Each cocktail at Salon Lanson draws inspiration from a beloved Hong Kong landmark, weaving local culture into every sip. The menu itself is presented on a beautifully illustrated postcard, featuring charming street scenes from Causeway Bay, Tai Hang, and Tin Hau—an invitation for guests to explore the neighborhoods.
More than just a menu, the postcard doubles as a keepsake. Guests are encouraged to pen a message on the back and hand it to the bar, where it will be mailed on their behalf, a small but meaningful gesture that adds a personal and nostalgic layer to the experience.
We ordered the Little Ginza and Victoria’s Spritz, an homage to Queen Victoria and her love for oranges – a citrusy Aperol, Blood orange infused cocktail. Manuel graciously shared the story behind each drink, explaining that Little Ginza was a tribute to Causeway Bay’s era from the 1970s to 1990s, when Japanese shops flourished in the district. This sake-based cocktail was light and floral from the sakura and umeshu and had a hint of saltiness that gave it an interesting profile.
What we especially appreciated was Salon Lanson’s dedication to sustainability. Knowing that the cocktails are made with ecoSPIRITS—a low-carbon, low-waste system for spirit production—and that even the water is filtered through a NORDAQ system to reduce environmental impact made the experience feel even more intentional.
For dinner, we ordered the Classic French Onion Soup (HK$125) as an appetizer, a cheesy garlicky delight that set the tone for the rest of the dishes to come.
Then, we devoured the light and delicious Warm Baby Spinach Salad with Air-Dried Duck and the moreish Spaghetti Bolognaise, which we are still dreaming about.
To top it off, the US Aurora Angus Ribeye Steak was a delicious satisfying conclusion to the lineup of savory dishes, complemented by four Thai Asparagus, roasted vegetables and Rosemary Potatoes and a dollop of mustard sauce.
Their mains offer a range of no-fuss comfort food with fine-dining finesse, from Pan-European dishes like Toothfish and Mushroom Tagliatelle, to comforting Asian signatures such as Hainan Chicken Rice and Malaysia Curry Laksa.
Lanson Place have recently unveiled a refreshed à la carte lunch and dinner menu, taking the concept of elevated comfort food up a notch, introducing dishes for lunchtime grazing like the Grilled Spanish Octopus with arugula and pickled purple carrot, Spaghetti Aglio Olio and Natural Beef Flap Steak. For dinner, dishes like Warm Baby Spinach Salad with Air-Dried Duck Breast and Tagliatelle Mushroom Alfredo round out the rich new offerings on the menu.
Few things get you moving in the morning quite like the promise of a complimentary Continental breakfast.
Salon Lanson’s semi-buffet setup made use of the entire space, from the buffet table partitioned in one room to the fresh juices: cloudy apple and orange, that are offered at the curved bar.
There is a private dining room at the back for events, and the entire space is draped in rich green and cream colors, with a custom Murano glass chandelier dangling from the ceiling. It felt more like taking breakfast in someone’s aristocratic apartment than a restaurant.
We tucked into artisanal cold cuts, salad, siu mai and har gao, hash browns, sausages on toast, and fresh fruit. There were also wonton noodles, eggs and crowaffles available to order from the à la carte menu. The buffet spread held a refined selection, offering something for everyone, including vegetarians who would be especially pleased with the variety of roasted vegetables and salads on offer.
Amenities and Facilities
As much as we would’ve loved to use Lanson Place’s 24-hour fitness center, we only managed a fleeting visit. It was enough time to see that wellness clearly isn’t just a buzzword label.
Located on the fifth floor, the gym is a sun-drenched sanctuary, outfitted with a good selection of cardio and weightlifting machines, and generous stretching zones. The space spans the footprint of five hotel rooms – with natural light, and its treadmills facing panoramic views of Causeway Bay.
Wellness classes rotate over a monthly schedule, offering a curated mix of movement and mindfulness.
Just steps away, the self-service 24-hour laundry room—an uncommon amenity in luxury hotels—is equipped with sleek, modern washers and dryers. It’s a subtle yet impactful convenience that brings a sense of everyday ease, even for guests that are enjoying a short-term visit.
For those who are mixing business with leisure, the meeting rooms on the 2nd floor are a quiet triumph. Designed with Rochon’s signature flair, it’s a cocoon of soft lighting, curated art, and designer furnishings.
Check Out Thoughts
Lanson Place in Causeway Bay offers the kind of quiet luxury that makes you consider staying far longer than planned. A seamless blend of refined elegance and understated hominess, the hotel feels like a gentle reset—a place where you might actually wake up early, join a wellness class, or take advantage of the 24-hour gym.
While there’s no pool or spa, the thoughtful amenities more than make up for it: plush rooms, pastel-toned interiors, sweeping views of Victoria Park, and a level of service so attentive and friendly, it’s like the staff has known you for years.
Though surrounded by a wealth of MICHELIN-starred restaurants and charming local spots, Salon Lanson still manages to steal the spotlight. With its laid-back atmosphere, all-day dining and French accented menu, it offers an air of continental cool that may seduce you into whiling away the hours of your day.
Lanson Place is an ideal base for travelers who want to be in the heart of the city without feeling overwhelmed by it. We’d return in a heartbeat, next time with more room in the schedule to enjoy everything it has to offer.
Reserve a table at Salon Lanson here. Book your stay here. For more information, visit Lanson Place on their Facebook and Instagram.
Location: Lanson Place Causeway Bay, 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
Travelling across Asia soon? Check out more reviews of great hotels in the region in our The Beat Stays series.
Get the latest curated content with The Beat Asia's newsletters. Sign up now for a weekly dose of the best stories, events, and deals delivered straight to your inbox. Don't miss out! Click here to subscribe.
