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    Cathay Pacific

    Meet the winners of the Cathay Pacific Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2025

    From Michelin-starred dining to unmissable bucket-list experiences, here’s the best of the best in travel and lifestyle – as voted by you.
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    The wait is over. After receiving tens of thousands of votes from you, our tastemaking members, we’re thrilled to share this year’s Cathay Pacific Cathay Members’ Choice Awards winners.

    The awards spotlight the very best places to eat, shop, stay and play in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond, from standout hotels and once-in-a-lifetime adventures to memorable meals and must-visit spas. One hundred nominees were selected by our expert panel – comprising travel and lifestyle experts, industry leaders and selected Cathay Pacific Cathay's Diamond members – then voted on by our global Cathay Pacific membership community of more than 12 million premium travel lifestyle enthusiasts. This year’s awards celebrate 20 winners across five pillars: Travel & Lifestyle, Dining, Hotels, Hong Kong and World’s Best, as nominated by Diamond members.

    So without further ado, here are your winners for the Cathay Pacific Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2025.

    Travel & Lifestyle

    Asia’s best spa: Asaya, Rosewood Hotel, Hong Kong SAR

    Asia’s most Instagrammable spot: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia 

    Asia’s coolest shopping street: Aoyama, Tokyo

    Asia’s unmissable bucket-list experience: F1 driving experience at Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka city, Japan

    Dining

    Asia’s best fine-dining restaurant: Gaggan, Bangkok

    Asia’s best bar: COA, Hong Kong SAR

    Asia’s most innovative young chef: Sam Lui, Wendy’s Wok World, Hong Kong SAR

    Asia’s most creative bartender: Ariel Hou, Bar Pine, Taipei

    Hotels

    Asia’s most iconic hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

    Asia’s most epic hotel for kids: Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo

    Asia’s best design hotel: The Temple House, Chengdu

    Asia’s ultimate resort getaway: Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, Bali

    Hong Kong’s Best

    Hong Kong’s unmissable hotel: The Peninsula Hong Kong

    Hong Kong’s must-book fine dining gem: T’ang Court

    Hong Kong’s hippest new nightlife spot: Cardinal Point 

    Hong Kong’s best experience: Kai Tak Sports Park

    World’s Best

    World’s best luxury hotel: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai 

    World’s best fine dining experience: Le Cinq, Paris

    World’s best wellness retreat: Clinique La Prairie, Montreux

    World’s best bar: 42 Mayfair, London

    To celebrate, we’re offering Cathay Pacific members special offers from the winners  – it's our way of saying thank you to our tastemakers for participating in the awards. Stay tuned for the full list of offers.

    Want access to these winner-curated perks? Sign up today to unlock a world of benefits, rewards and experiences.  

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