NICHE style Holiday 2016

NICHE magazine
TRAVELLING
EDITOR
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW
SOMETHING FOR THE FIRST TIME?
BY: TRACEY DRAKE | THE TRAVELLING EDITOR
M
y first time in Hong Kong and I wanted to make
sure that I had a unique experience. I know
that everyone stays in the Central and Kowloon
districts, where you can find big brand hotels, fine
dining and designer shops, but I wasn’t looking for that kind
of Hong Kong memory. I went on a quest to find out where
young, urban travellers were staying in Hong Kong and I
happened upon Ovolo Southside. I am so glad that I did.
Set in the up-and-coming Southside neighbourhood, this
hip area is teeming with art galleries, coffee shops, and green
spaces with easy access to transit. Before I checked in, I
knew that Ovolo Southside was formerly a warehouse, but
I was so pleased to see that Ovolo Hotels had maintained
much of the building’s original industrial charm - embracing
its working class roots, which cleverly speaks to a whole new
generation of world travellers.
The loft-like rooms are trendy and well thought out, with
great modern amenities, AppleTV, free mini-bar and room
to stretch out after a long day of sightseeing. The main lobby
(LoLounge) is uber chic, with a first-rate Italian coffee bar,
pool table and Mid Century modern decor that doubles as a
comfortable lounge and common work area. I wanted to live
in Above, the rooftop bar lounge - like literally move in! It
was the best place to just relax, order a cocktail and take in
the stellar views.
The artwork on and around the hotel is quite something.
You could spend several hours just taking it all in, and
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HOLIDAY ISSUE 2016