Every neighborhood in Hong Kong has its Guccis and Louis Vuittons, but now Causeway Bay can also boast of its very own Philippe Starck hotel. The 57-room Jia is a slice of Miami's South Beach on Hong Kong island. The lookwhite marble, lots of mirrors, Starck's signature jumble of old and newis a tantalizing alternative to the grand hotels of Kowloon. Other reasons to stay include its shopping-mecca location, rooftop sundeck, and friendly and informed stafffollow their restaurant suggestions., and by all means have them put your name on the list at the affiliated hot spot, Kee Club.
When to go: New Year's, for off-season rates and post-holiday shopping.
Which room to book: This being Hong Kong, you won't want to spend much time sitting around, so the smaller studios are sufficiently roomy and all have kitchenettes