The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong officially reopened on June 1, 2026, bringing one of Central's long-standing five-star hotels back after being closed for most of the year. Three-Michelin-star Amber isn't sitting still either: it has moved dining right into its own wine cellar for an immersive pairing experience, and that alone is worth a write-up.
Timeline
Amber stayed open until January 3 of this year before closing for renovation, and opening on schedule on June 1 is a solid result. The hotel also refreshed 109 rooms and suites, and moved the entrance to Queen's Road Central. Joyce Wang Studio designed a residence-style lobby, with curved stone steps, warm terracotta tones reminiscent of old Hong Kong homes, and deep green walls, clearly aiming to recreate the feel of a classic Hong Kong mansion. Rooms start at 42 square meters (the L450 room type), and the L600 and above keep the signature seven-foot round bathtub, which bath lovers will appreciate.
The Wine Cellar Experience
Amber's biggest new move is The Cellar Immersion, which puts the dining table inside the wine cellar for a tasting-style pairing built around terroir, winemaking craft, and vintage. Put simply, it takes the format of the open-kitchen dining experience (the Kitchen Experience) and relocates it to the cellar, with the spotlight on rare bottles that are normally kept out of view. That's far more interesting than just sipping champagne at the table. Chef Richard Ekkebus is still at the helm, with French technique as the foundation, three Michelin stars plus a Green Star, and sustainability is something the team has taken seriously all along.
The Champagne Bar
A new champagne bar called Blanc de Noirs has been added on the same floor, devoted to vintage bottles from top Champagne houses, with a strongly social atmosphere. The same floor is also home to three-Michelin-star sushi restaurant Sushi Shikon, one-star kappo restaurant Kappo Rin, and SOMM, which takes a French bistro approach. Together they add up to seven Michelin stars plus one Green Star, a density you probably won't find anywhere else in Central.
Other Facilities
The spa won't reopen until July, and when it does it will add yoga and Pilates studios, a gym, lap lanes, plus a steam room and mud bath. In the lobby area there's also a new specialty coffee shop called COMMUNE, handy for a quick cup as you pass through.
The Bottom Line
Honestly, Central has been getting more good restaurants every year, but when it comes to sheer strength, the lineup on this floor of the Mandarin Oriental is still the most solid. Amber's wine cellar experience and the new champagne bar are the two things most worth watching in this reopening, especially if you like to plan a dedicated pairing experience apart from a regular dinner. If you'd like to book The Landmark Mandarin Oriental or a table at Amber, you can submit an inquiry. Booking through us comes at rates in line with booking direct, and you may also receive perks such as daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit, and room upgrades subject to availability.