Tai O Heritage Hotel

Tai O Heritage Hotel is on Shek Tsai Po Street in the fishing village of Tai O on the western side of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The hotel occupies a restored colonial police station built in 1902, which stands on a small hill overlooking the village's stilt houses, the waterways and the sea. Tai O is reached by bus from Tung Chung MTR station or from Ngong Ping, and the Ngong Ping 360 cable car and the Tian Tan Buddha are within a regional day trip, though the village itself is remote from the main city. The building retains its heritage character, with verandas, arched windows and a courtyard, and conservation work has preserved original features while adding modern comforts. Room categories are Heritage Rooms and Heritage Suites, and rates typically range from HK$2,200 to HK$4,200 a night in Hong Kong, China. The small number of rooms gives the property a quiet, boutique character. Dining is at the Tai O Lookout restaurant, which serves Chinese and Western dishes with views of the surroundings, and the village offers seafood eateries and street food nearby. The hotel does not offer a pool or spa, and its appeal lies in history, views and the slower pace of village life. Service is personal, with staff able to advise on boat rides to see pink dolphins, stilt-house walks and local snacks. It suits couples, photographers and travellers seeking a night away from the city, and advance reservations are useful because rooms are few.