Top 10 City Breaks in Asia

01.

KL & Penang

For Modernity and Heritage

Pair vibrant city energy with heritage charm on this Malaysian twin-centre escape. Start at the sleek Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, then slow the tempo down at Penang’s characterful Eastern & Oriental. We’ll arrange Peranakan cooking classes, street food safaris, and sundowners by the sea. Add on a private session with a Penang-based batik artist or an after-hours visit to one of Kuala Lumpur’s leading contemporary galleries.

02.

Bangkok

For Temples, Food & Energy

Bangkok’s hotel scene is heating up. Stay at the newly renovated COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, renowned for its sleek design, superb value and access to COMO Shambhala wellness. Or opt for the new Aman Nai Lert, a rare green sanctuary tucked within a private park in the heart of the city. Elevate your stay with private longtail rides, a visit to a local artist’s home-studio or a tuk-tuk food tour of the night market.

03.

Hanoi

For French Colonial Charm

Vietnam’s capital is a city of vibrant contrasts – discover Hanoi's French colonial landmarks, tree-lined boulevards, atmospheric backstreets, and lakeside cafés humming with local life. Tucked into the Old Quarter, Capella Hanoi is where design meets decadence and service is on point. Enjoy a private water puppet performance, explore local craft studios, or tour the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with an expert historian. Every detail is curated to reveal the charm, culture and grandeur of this timeless city.

04.

Hong Kong

For Skylines & Traditions

Buzzing, bold and endlessly layered, Hong Kong always delivers. Whether its dim sum with skyline views at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, high-rise glamour at Upper House Hong Kong, or colonial elegance at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, our team will match you with the hotel that fits your style. Enjoy vintage tram rides, curated shopping tours and our private Tai O village experience with a seafood lunch at a local stilt-house restaurant. Hong Kong is an ever-evolving city break that never goes out of style.

05.

Taipei

For Design & Nightmarkets

Taipei is Asia’s next big design destination. Savour night market delicacies, explore indie craft galleries, or unwind in Beitou’s restorative hot springs. Follow that with a private tea ceremony in Maokong or an exclusive visit to a local ceramicist’s studio in Yingge. With increased flight frequencies from Singapore and easy city navigation, Taipei makes for an unexpected and rewarding long weekend. Stay at the brand-new Capella Taipei or Hotel Proverbs in the buzzing Da’an District.

06.

Osaka

Japan’s Foodie Capital

Osaka’s dining scene alone is worth the flight. Spend your days grazing through neighbourhood izakayas, intimate sushi counters and local sake bars; or take part in a Japanese knife-making workshop in Sakai or a curated ramen-tasting walk with a food historian. With two striking new openings - Patina Osaka and the Waldorf Astoria - the city’s hotel landscape now matches its culinary credentials. You can also hop on a 15-minute bullet train to Kyoto for a guided day trip, all perfectly put together by Lightfoot.

07.

Beijing

For Imperial History

Beijing offers a deeply atmospheric escape. We’ll arrange private access to cultural icons, after-hours tours of the Summer Palace, and visits to the city's most exciting independent galleries. You might also enjoy a tai chi session with a master in a temple courtyard, or tea tasting with a scholar in a hidden siheyuan residence. Stay at the intimate Cours et Pavillons, tucked down a quiet hutong near The Forbidden City, or the elegant Rosewood Beijing for a striking contemporary base in the capital.

08.

Singapore

For Food & Multi Cultures

Singapore makes an effortlessly rewarding city break, where world-class dining, striking architecture and lush green spaces come together in one compact, easy-to-navigate capital. Spend your days exploring neighbourhoods like Tiong Bahru and Joo Chiat, sampling hawker classics with a local food guide, or wandering the orchid-filled paths of the Botanic Gardens. Stay at the iconic Raffles Singapore for timeless elegance, or retreat to the leafy calm of Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island, or the new Raffles Sentosa. Our team can arrange private food tours, gallery visits in Gillman Barracks or a look inside the city’s thriving cocktail scene.

9.

Seoul

For Tradition & Innovation

Seoul fuses ancient tradition with cutting-edge spirit. We'll organise private cooking classes, photography walks through vibrant Hongdae and guided DMZ tours. You can visit a fashion designer’s atelier, and seek out cult K-beauty finds, before finding moments of calm at Jogyesa Temple and the teahouses of Bukchon. Stay at the elegant Four Seasons Seoul for a supremely polished base in the capital, or for something more something old and authentic opt for Nostalgia hotel, a hanok retreat tucked down a quiet alley where minimalist elegance meets heritage charm.

10.

Tokyo

Japan’s Cultural Capital

In Tokyo, centuries-old temples sit alongside cutting-edge architecture, while serene gardens offer moments of calm between electric neighbourhoods. Spend your days exploring Tsukiji’s outer market or seeking out tiny omakase sushi counters hidden down lantern-lit alleyways. Come evening, slip into Tokyo's speakeasies and atmospheric izakayas. Stay at Aman Tokyo or the Park Hyatt Tokyo, both offering a calm and stylish retreat above the city’s energy.