Hong Kong tops China’s five most romantic hotels, according to TripAdvisor reviewers

Heading off for Valentine's Day? The world’s biggest travel site has released its World’s Most Romantic Hotels list, based on the reviews of millions of travellers. The Maldives and Thailand make the top 10, while Hotel Icon in Hong Kong is China’s most romantic

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1. The top spot in Asia went to Komandoo, Maldives (about US$814 per night, most affordable month to visit: September), an adult-only retreat overlooking the Indian Ocean. Top-notch service, private Jacuzzis and terraces, and tranquillity make it a favourite, with one reviewer commenting: “Exceeded all our expectations and made our honeymoon a wonderful memory for life.”

Published: 6:00pm, 2 Feb 2016Updated: 3:59pm, 11 Feb 2016

Travel website TripAdvisor has released the results of its Travellers’ Choice Awards for the most romantic hotels in the world, based on reviews from the millions of users who shared their opinions on the site over the past year.

Topping the list for Asia was the Komandoo Maldives Island Resort, which ranked #5 on the World’s Most Romantic list. Also in the global top 10 was Baros Maldives (#8) and The Place Luxury Boutique Villas, in Ko Tao, Thailand. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba, in the Caribbean, took top spot.

Travellers voted Hong Kong’s Hotel Icon as the most romantic hotel in China

Southeast Asia dominated the Asia list, with six properties in the top 10. No Hong Kong hotels made it into the global top 10 or the Asian top 10.

Travellers did, though, rate Hotel Icon in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, as China’s most romantic hotel. "It’s like you can instantly tell that as a hotel they have looked at everything that guests want and don't want and have strived to go one better," said one reviewer.

The Yangshuo Tea Cozy in Yangshuo, China came in second, and The Peninsula in Hong Kong ranked third in China.

For the full list of winners click here.