The iconic Hong Kong landmark transformed into a luxe hotel

It might be hard to believe it from looking inside it now, but The Murray in Hong Kong was once a government building, designed by British architect Ron Phillips in 1969.

Fast-forward 50 years and The Murray Hotel is now one of the most luxurious hotels in the area, after four years of extensive restoration works.

Take a look inside the iconic landmark in Central:

This journalist was a guest of The Murray, Hong Kong

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