● Currency HKD, pegged to the US dollar ● Visa-free stay up to 90 days for many nationalities ● Getting around Octopus card on MTR, tram & ferry ● Airport Express Central in 24 min ● Tap water boil before drinking ● Emergency number 999

Four Seasons Hong Kong

Part of the IFC development in Central, the Four Seasons sits directly above the Airport Express and MTR station of the same name — about as convenient an arrival as Hong Kong offers.

Location

Central, integrated into the IFC mall complex, with the Star Ferry pier and the harbourfront promenade a short walk away.

What it's known for

An outdoor infinity pool with a harbour view that's unusual for a hotel this central, a well-regarded Cantonese restaurant, and direct indoor access to shopping, the Airport Express and the MTR — useful in both typhoon season and summer heat.

Who it suits

Travellers prioritising convenience — particularly a fast, dry route from the airport straight to a room — alongside a full luxury-hotel amenity set.