HONG KONG is set to get its first Andaz hotel located in a part of Wellington Street being marketed as Central Crossing.
The 125-guest room property will include “premium options” for suites and other areas to “double as intimate event spaces”.
Andaz Hong Kong Central is expected to debut in 2027 and is being developed with Wing Tai Properties and CSI Properties.
The property will feature the first Andaz Village – an upmarket retail hub alongside the hotel.
David Udell, Hyatt’s group president for Asia Pacific, said the hotelier’s roots in Hong Kong go back to 1969, when the first Hyatt outside the United States was opened in the city.
Hervé Mazella, area vice president of luxury for Hyatt Asia Pacific, will also take the helm of Andaz Hong Kong Central as general manager. He previously held leadership roles at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Tokyo and Andaz Bali, as well as hotels across France, Monaco, the UK and the Middle East.
“My goal is to establish Andaz Hong Kong Central as the vibrant soul of Central Crossing,” said Mazella. “Rooted in its local surroundings and infused with the spirit of Hong Kong, the one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel will reflect the city’s rich blend of business, art, culture and heritage, and serve as a creative, energetic hub that celebrates authenticity and connection.”
Andaz Hong Kong Central will be another addition in the continued expansion of the Andaz portfolio across Asia Pacific, said a spokesperson for Hyatt.
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Other upcoming openings include Andaz Shanghai ITC, set to open at the end of this year, and Andaz One Bangkok, scheduled to open in 2026, at Lumphini Park as part of the One Bangkok development. In the second quarter of 2026, Andaz Gold Coast is expected to debut the brand in Australia and the Pacific as part of an integrated resort development.
Wellington Street is in a part of Central known for fashionable bars and restaurants along with landmarks featuring three renovated historic cultural complexes such as the former prison and magistracy of Tai Kwun, PMQ (Police Married Quarters) and Central Market.
Mico Chung, chairman and executive director of CSI Properties, said: “Together with the project’s premium office space, green leisure areas, and the surrounding district’s rich history and culture, Central Crossing will inject fresh vitality into the Central community.
“Leveraging the Andaz brand’s unique strength in weaving local culture into the guest experience, we believe Andaz Hong Kong Central will blend world class amenities with the warmth of best-in-class hospitality and become a must-visit destination for locals and international travellers from all over.”
Amar Lalvani, president and creative director of Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group, which Andaz is part of, said: “At Andaz hotels, we want to draw out those creative currents to give our guests an enriching exploration of this remarkable city.”
Edward Cheng, deputy chairman and chief executive of Wing Tai Properties, said: “This collaboration is of great value, and we are proud to come together with Hyatt to introduce Hong Kong’s first ever Andaz hotel at Central Crossing. This underscores our determination and commitment to create a new lifestyle landmark in Central.
“With the arrival of Andaz Hong Kong Central and the first Andaz Village, alongside the area’s distinctive historical and cultural ambiance, Central Crossing is set to become a destination where luxury meets culture.”
