Professionals can enjoy the best of both worlds if they stay in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels

The Peak is home to Hong Kong’s priciest real estate – notably the most expensive property in the world in 2016, after tycoon Chen Hongtian spent a reported HK$2.1 billion to acquire 15 Gough Hill Road.

For those not quite in that league, nearby Mid-Levels offers an appealing alternative. It still has status in terms of social creed and, location-wise, is actually even more convenient for Central, and still within striking distance of the famous greenery of The Peak. You simply take the iconic Mid-Levels escalator – in fact, a series of some 20 escalators – to Caine Road, walk through the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens, and Old Peak Road leads to forest-canopied hiking trails from which the best city and harbour views await.

Here it’s cooler than on the steamy streets of Central, and office workers may catch a glimpse of their office building among the skyscrapers below.

Whereas, back in colonial days, European settlers regarded The Peak – the highest elevation on Hong Kong Island – as their exclusive domain, Mid-Levels, lacing around the side of the mountain, was an address more affordable for younger professionals with lofty ambitions. It’s for them that the world’s longest series of escalators was built to ease the commute to Central, and the serviced apartments located in the vicinity to house the city’s transitory workforce are among the most sought-after today. For despite its walking-distance proximity to the bustling business and financial hub of Hong Kong, this remains primarily a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Hanlun Habitats is tapping the district’s appeal with its portfolio of high-end serviced apartments located exclusively within Mid-Levels.

Of these, Orchid, at 22 Mosque Street, is situated right beside the escalator, with Peach Blossom, also on Mosque Street, located nearby. Lily I and Lily II boast a Robinson Road address.

Hanlun also operates a Designer Suites collection, comprising Sherwood and Ka Yee on Mosque Street, and Floral on Robinson Road. Its apartments range in size from 436 sq ft to 1,170 sq ft, in studio to two-bedroom configurations. Standard amenities include daily maid service, 24-hour security and concierge, Wi-fi, business services and residents’ privileges.