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Tuve Hotel, Hong Kong

16 Tsing Fung St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (show on map)

Tuve Hotel, located in the Tin Hau district, is a striking example of minimalist design in Hong Kong. Opened in 2015, the hotel was designed by the local studio Design Systems and is famously inspired by the winter landscapes of Lake Tuve in Sweden. Its facade is intentionally nondescript, clad in black bronze with no apparent signage, creating a sense of “joyful uncertainty” for guests arriving for the first time.

The hotel’s aesthetic focuses on the beauty of raw materials like concrete, galvanized steel, brass, and oak. Rather than traditional luxury, the designers aimed for a “refined” experience where lighting plays a crucial role in highlighting textures. A particularly clever design detail is found in the rooms, where functional items like the desk and minibar are hidden away inside wooden boxes that guests must “unwrap” to discover.

With only 66 rooms and a layout featuring just three rooms per floor, the hotel offers a rare sense of privacy and tranquility amidst the chaos of the city. The interiors are a deliberate play of shadow and light, creating a calm, immersive atmosphere that feels worlds away from the busy streets outside.

The hotel is perfectly positioned for those who enjoy exploring local culture. It sits within walking distance of the Tin Hau MTR station and the bustling shopping hubs of Causeway Bay. Nearby, you’ll find the beautiful Victoria Park and the historic Lin Fa Temple, which is famous for its annual Fire Dragon Dance, offering a truly authentic glimpse into Hong Kong’s heritage.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

”The 66-room Tuve Hotel is bringing boutique chic to the gentrifying neighborhood of Tin Hau. The design is minimalist, using gray-toned raw materials like concrete, marble, steel and glass, with unique touches like the desk-minibar-in-a-box combo unit to save space.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Hong Kong.

Lonely Planet review:

“From the dungeon-like entrance to the noir-ish reception area with black iron grille and the brass-and-concrete slab that is the front desk, everything here spells design.”

Telegraph review:

“A short hop away from the heart of Causeway Bay, TUVE is a highly stylised hotel that feels like a destination for frequent travellers in the know. Minimalist, with a slightly futuristic, slightly industrial feel, it’s a very cool place in a neighbourhood with a distinctly local feel.”

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Hong Kong


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Value for Money

88.67 %

Ranked 7th in Hong Kong


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Suk

29 May 2026

I would choose this hotel again

Very convenient location! Minutes walk to MTR station. Many different kinds of restaurants & shops nearby. Chic design!

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2.5
Roman

13 May 2026

Underwhelming and disappointing

I liked the location and the design aesthetic of the room. I requested extra towels and iron & board and they were delivered quickly. The robes were nice and soft, one of the nicest I’ve seen in hotels.

The bedding did not have a sense of freshness to it. It was stale, the best I can describe. I’m not suggesting it wasn’t clean but it didn’t smell fresh. The smell in the room was also stale, stuffy, damp & musky. I really didn’t like that as it took away quite a lot from the design aesthetic of the room. I remember wishing the hotel put some kind of scent diffuser or perhaps scent sticks, something to create a sense of freshness in the room. The room was tiny! Their photographer did a fantastic job creating a sense of spaciousness - it was a deception. Mind you, I understand this was Hong Kong but still, the expectation was that the room would be much larger. They charged us for a dental kit. That was strange. It’s wasn’t a big charge and they are trying to conserve materials. It would be okay with a lower grade hotel but in a luxury setting, I don’t think it’s accessible. My suggestion is to let people choose if they want it or not, conserve this way, but don’t charge them for a tooth brush & a tiny tube of paste. Strange and cheap, considering how much the rooms cost.

1.0
Pankaj

7 April 2026

It’s overrated and basic hospitality is missing.

It is very overrated.

There is no water to drink. Lot of noise in the room. Not able to sleep.

5.0
Amanda

1 April 2026

Would stay here again. Loved everything about it.

Incredibly cool hotel. Loved the design + everything seemed very clean.

Small amount of space but so worth it for the location!

5.0
Patricio

21 March 2026

Beautiful design and room with a lot of space

The Design and space

The neighbourhood

5.0
Louise

20 January 2026

Can’t wait to visit again

This was our second time staying at Tuve and would love to stay again on our next trip to Hong Kong. We love the design, and the staff are very welcoming and helpful

4.5
Emma

17 January 2026

Fabulous

4.5
Benjamin

15 November 2025

Fabulous

5.0
Beau

23 July 2025

Exceptional

Really nice fitout, super comfy bed and excellent location. One of my favourite Hotels I have used in any country!

4.5
Janet

11 June 2025

Fabulous

4.5
Olga

23 May 2025

Fabulous

5.0
Jami

22 May 2025

Architectural gem

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The hotel is in a great location away from the hustle but still convenient and with plenty of surrounding stores, cafes, restaurants and a nearby 24hr laundromat. The rooms are spacious, clean and architecturally exceptional (what amazing design). Anyone with an eye for minimal aesthetic or with an appreciation for the subtle artistic space will love this hotel.

5.0
Александр

7 May 2025

Exceptional

Everything was perfect: location, room, details. Very stylish hotel

4.5
Michael

26 April 2025

Fabulous

4.0
Gabriele

23 April 2025

Very good

2.5
Claire

18 April 2025

Designed to the max but needs more attention to comfort

The entire hotel has a minimalist design and is somewhat reminiscent of the set of THE FIFTH ELEMENT. The whole hotel has a somewhat austere look to it. From the outside, you can't really tell it's a hotel because there's only a small sign embedded in the sidewalk - no other signs. When I arrived at 3am, my cab driver (female) and I had to walk up and down the street (under an overpass) and were lucky that a hotel security guard saw us. The furniture still looks good but there are signs of wear and tear. There was no hot water in the shower even after I left it running for more than 15 minutes. The advice that I should just call reception to turn it on was not really helpful. Would you want to call reception every time before you shower and after you've left the water running for fifteen minutes? What a waste of water and time.

4.0
Yuen

16 April 2025

Very good

3.5
Anita

14 April 2025

Pleasant

4.0
Jeff

26 March 2025

Very good

5.0
Maxinne

1 December 2024

Love this hotel! Wouldn’t change a thing. Great value

I stay here whenever i’m on HK. I love this hotel, great value

Ubers keep missing the turn for the hotel because it’s right by a bridge

5.0
Pui

31 October 2024

excellent & high quality place

nothing

5.0
Tiana

5 October 2024

Amazing!

This is an absolute 10/10 property, it is clean , modern , the staff are extremely helpful and speak excellent English. I would come back instantly!

5.0
Vanna

26 September 2024

A wonderful place to stay in Hong Kong! I loved it! Exactly like photos, super comfortable bed and wonderful staff!

Everything -stunning space, comfortable bed, lush amenities

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5.0
Siu

24 September 2024

Exceptional

The reception guy wearing glasses is so damn nice

Too perfect

3.0
Riccardo

27 August 2024

Design hotel in a so-so street, very small deluxe rooms, and hand soap available if you pay for it

The design of the room.

The lack of hand soap, and the propose to buy it when asked. The size of the room, really small considering it was a deluxe room. The noise of the AC, that makes sleeping hard.

4.5
Ai

13 August 2024

Fabulous

Everything is perfect for this hotel. The only thing is the wifi is very very very bad. I couldn’t even load photos or make WhatsApp call in the room. But one thing I respect and must compliment are the staffs service. Superb hospitality and six stars service of the staffs

Everything is perfect for this hotel. The only thing is the wifi is very very very bad. I couldn’t even load photos or make WhatsApp call in the room.

5.0
Kting25

13 August 2024

Exceptional

Very clean and spacious white room! Love the area with lotsa local delicacy

4.0
Thoai

4 August 2024

Will comeback next time

The location.

4.5
Beatrice

30 July 2024

Excellent stay, I'd return again to this hotel!

Location: We wanted a slightly off-central location and a quiet neighbourhood to stay at so Tin Hau was perfect. Come out from either Exit A1/A2 for a shorter walk to the hotel. The walk is approximately 10+ mins with luggage and 7mins by leisurely walking. There is no lack of food in the area. There were quite a number of international cuisines in the area. However I'd recommend: 101 Binary Cafe, Ki Ge's Roast Goose, Mak's Noodles, Sheng Ji Congee and NOC Coffee. Room: We opted for the White Premier Room which was very big compared to HK's standard hotel rooms. There was even a Dyson hair dryer provided. There are however no toothbrushes and bottled water provided as part of their policy, but a filter bottle was available for use. Other toiletries and towels were also replenished/replaced everyday. The bed and pillows were delightfully comfortable. If you have a partner or friend who tosses a lot in their sleep, fret not, you'd hardly feel their movement despite sharing the bed - that's how sturdy and solid the bed was! Service: Hospitality was great! We arrived early for check-in but as our room was not ready yet, we left our luggages at the lobby. When we came back later for check-in, they had already brought our luggages up to the room and the room was lighted up and with aircon turned on for our comfort. This was very welcoming as the heat in HK was absolutely a terror. The staff were always friendly and smiling, ever ready to assist us whenever we needed the help.

The shower door couldn't be closed fully, but did not pose much of an issue if we used the rain shower instead of the hand held shower head. The toilet and showers had slightly see-through glass.

4.0
Tsing

20 June 2024

Night staffs were good. The bed was huge, it gives us a comfy night sleep, air condition was great.

Check out on 20th morning. The female staff speak mandarin right away when and try to communicate with me with mandarin all the way during the checking out procedure. The assumption is rude and ignorant. It comprised the class and standard of the hotel aimed and disappointed her guest.

4.0
Kevin

12 April 2024

Good location and clean property

Clean and modern

No bar or restaurant

4.5
Scott

16 March 2024

Fabulous

Comfortable bed and very helpful staff.

Shower was a bit weak.

4.0
Danni

30 December 2023

Will consider staying again in Tuve for my next HK trip.

It was a very a pleasant stay and the location is very convenient (with accessible public transport & eateries nearby). The breakfast which comes with the stay was very good. Hotel staff were super nice, helpful & friendly.

Pillows were a tad too soft, and wished it was more sound proof. Was disrupted by the loud ventilator & noise fm the neighbours (esp loud talks & closing of doors).

4.5
Amalla

26 December 2023

Modern Hotel for Le Labo Fans

modern hotel with Le Labo amenities (Santal), a very sweet staff on the day of check out (she let me do my prayer in the luggage room), good location (near bus and tram stops), a lot of restaurants nearby and 2 of them are halal food restaurants

no handheld shower, no bidet or toilet shower, entrance is too dark, room is quite small, price was quite high on the day of my stay

3.5
Sin

26 December 2023

Overall is an alright stay for the good location.

Location was good with many nice food and dessert shops around. Very near to train station.

Not too suitable for winter. Would be a good hotel option during summer. Rooms and shower room is cold. Unable to adjust room temperature and doesn’t have central heating. Would be good if there were more hooks, table and bigger mirror in the room.

4.5
Kok

9 December 2023

Fabulous

breakfast is really nice.

5.0
Denny

25 November 2023

very good

everything was good

slight smell in rooms

4.5
Yun

21 November 2023

Fabulous

breakfast was included in the rate, and was redeemable at the 101 Cafe on the ground floor. the hotel is also within walking distance of Tin Hau MTR station and there's no lack of good food around the area.

Water pressure was lacking in the shower.

5.0
Keng

19 November 2023

Blissful

Have stayed here before. Very retro and more importantly comfortable in a good location.

The dark entrance and no signage of reception being on the first floor

4.5
Dmitriy

25 October 2023

Great hotel for business trips and short stays.

Nice clean hotel, close to transport, shops and restaurants. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

Breakfast is not buffet - it's in nearby café, and as result you get only selected items and one hot drink. Not suitable for people who like big breakfast with many drinks and food selections.

4.5
Antony

19 September 2023

Clean and cosy hotel well located. Rooms are small but comfortable.

Clean and great location

Rooms a bit too small. Cannot even open the luguage

4.0
Po-yi

15 September 2023

Very good

Bed clean and soft. The shampoo and shower gel is lelabo

The air conditioner can’t adjust and it is too cold

4.5
Jakub

5 September 2023

Fabulous

Nice decor of the hotel throughout the building. Good quality toiletries. Friendly and accommodating staff.

4.5
Connie

27 August 2023

Good value hotel

Staff is very friendly, hotel is very minimalistic but comfortable. Great value!

2.0
Alannah

5 August 2023

Poor

Interior design was beautiful staff very friendly

Room was freezing and could not control temperature from inside room. Honestly it was so cold I could not sleep and the aircon noise was very loud

4.5
Kenneth

22 July 2023

Good stay for design minded individuals what want to be outside of the typical noisy HK

Its absolutely beautiful property. The design is almost flawless, with many attention to detail

Nothing to be frank

5.0
Erica

10 July 2023

Great location, clean and staffs are friendly

clean and friendly

3.5
Ignatius

7 July 2023

Pleasant

The hotel reception area, the room furniture & amenities.

The room's power outlets positioning.

4.5
Jayden

4 July 2023

nice experience and great stay

cozy room and nice decoration - simple and modern feel .. staffs are friendly

air-con sometime is too cold but even tune to lower temperature, the room still feel wet cold.. they should add the humidity machine in the room.

5.0
Shubing

21 June 2023

Exceptional

Very conveniently located. Tons of local shops ne restaurants, easy access to MTR.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Snack bar

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Daily housekeeping

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
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