TRIBUTE Hotels, a newly formed hospitality brand by Hong Kong real estate development company District15, will launch its first property in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon come April 2015.
Featuring a community-based, select service concept, the design-led property was transformed from a 13-storey former office building on Tung Fong Street.
District15 founders Alex Bent and Dinesh Nihalchand worked with international architect Alex Jones of Spawton Architecture and designer Candace Campos of Identity to create a style that combines both global and local elements.
The Tribute Hotel Yau Ma Tei will offer 24 comfortable rooms with just two room types: Big & Small. The twenty-two 14m2 Small Rooms have a king-size bed, walnut and brass desk, storage racks, en-suite bathrooms with brushed brass fittings and rain showers, while the two 26m2 Big Rooms (one per floor) are similarly appointed with the addition of bunk beds to accommodate up to four guests.
Tribute will offer a select complimentary F&B service providing guests with a grab-and-go cart in the lobby, similar to the trolleys found in traditional local teahouses, for breakfast and free-pour local craft beer in the evenings. The hotel is also working with local fashion houses, craftsmen and artisans to create a distinct guest experience including organic teas, coffee and a Hong Kong microbrew from local purveyors.
The hotel is located in close proximity to the major Kowloon shopping districts of Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, and less than a minute walk from the Yau Ma Tei MTR station.
Introductory rates start from HK$1,300++ (US$168++).
