HONG KONG - This city takes a physical toll on most visitors. Whether you're climbing the steep streets of Central District to reach the charming colonial neighbourhoods at Mid-Levels, or exploring the bustling markets that fan out from the base of Hong Kong's world famous escalator, or partying to the wee hours in the famed ex-pats playground of Lan Kwai Fong, you usually arrive back at your hotel exhausted.

If I was at home, I'd soak my aching body in a bubble bath.

Well, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong sure makes me feel like I'm home, because when I arrive back from my day of exploring this vibrant vertical city that never sleeps, there's a steaming hot bubble bath waiting for me, complete with rose pedals strewn around the large circular tub, lighted candles placed strategically throughout the darkened bathroom and adult beverages chilled to perfection.

Within seconds of submerging my body into the foamy water, glass in hand, I feel relief - home never felt this good.

To take advantage of the bubble bath program, staff needs a half hour to prepare the bathroom, so guests are encouraged to let the front desk know what time they will be returning to their rooms so attendants have time to get things ready.

"The bubble bath is a new feature we are offering guests," Gladis Young, The Landmark's Director of Communications, tells me and adds that the price for this decadent pleasure has yet to be determined. "It's all part of the 'homey' touches we added during Joyce's recent refurbishment of the hotel."

Left: The buddle bath program at the Landmark is sure to be a success. Right: The Landmark rooms are among the biggest in the Hong Kong luxury market.

The "Joyce" Gladis talks about is acclaimed Hong Kong interior designer Joyce Wang, who was given the task of refurbishing all of The Landmark's guest rooms and suites as part of a major makeover of the luxury property after its first 10 years of operation.

Wang faced a Herculean challenge because The Landmark is aptly named - it's one of the most iconic buildings on Hong Kong Island and its interior was already regarded as state of the art. However, using her incredible talents and imagination, the gifted Wang was able to make this hotel masterpiece even better by blending a style inspired by the unique urban setting of the hotel.

"Joyce's goal was to create an urban cocoon with a cosy residential experience for our guests," says Young.

Wang filled each room with bespoke furniture and lighting options to create get that sense of "cocooning and relaxation" and complemented that with a calming colour palette and luxurious fabrics throughout.

Honestly, most palatial homes I've visited don't look this good.

But it's the bathrooms that truly stand out in Wang's design - a stunning glass wall separates them from the rest of the room and inside they feature double sinks, a power shower, in-mirror TVs and a full array of high-end toiletries.

The fact The Landmark's rooms, on average, are 540 square feet in size - among the largest in the Hong Kong hotel industry - means the award-winning designer had lots of room to work with and she used it wisely.

Rooms at The Landmark range in size from 450 sq. ft. to 900 sq. ft. and come with all the luxury trappings the Mandarin Oriental brand has become so widely known for - avant-garde objets d'art, 480 thread-count bed linen and the advanced in-room guest entertainment - most rooms feature three LCD televisions - set this high-end property apart from most others in the former British colony.

Wang's redesigned rooms are the perfect compliment to The Landmark's other noted facilities, like its award-winning Oriental Spa, trendy MO Bar and the fabulous 2-Star Michelin restaurant, Amber.

Left: Richard Ekkebus, the Executive Chef at Amber in the Landmark, is one of the most taletend people in the business. Right: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is one of the city

Known for its afternoon tea - oh, how British - MO Bar is now the place to be seen both day and night in Hong Kong. And thanks to its collaboration with some high end fashion brands like Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Guerlain and Jo Malone, MO Bar's kitchen has created some unique treats, like chocolate high heels, to be enjoyed during tea breaks.

Warning: If you eat too much of MO Bar's "designer" desserts, you may have to have your Stella McCartney gown let out a few sizes.

At night, MO Bar turns into the hip place where trendy Hong Kongers like to hang out while enjoying the best DJ music this side of Los Angeles.

Amber is one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Asia and has the decorations to prove it - among its many accolades is the coveted two Michelin stars and a 4th place ranking on San Pellegrino's prestigious "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list. And if that wasn't enough, Amber's Executive Chef, Richard Ekkebus, was awarded the "Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Merite" by French President Francoise Hollande in 2015. And Ekkebus isn't even French! But he does oversee the best French restaurant outside Paris at The Landmark's Amber.

The ambiance at Amber is a treat for the eyes and Chef's menu a delight for the palette.

Ekkebus is a master of classic French cuisine but thanks to his travels around the world and his boundless culinary imagination, he treats Amber's guests to some modern dishes that make most other French restaurants cringe with envy.

Mandarin Oriental properties around the world have always been recognized for their spa facilities and The Landmark's Oriental Spa remains true to the brand's commitment to wellness.

So if the bubble bath isn't enough after a long day of exploring Hong Kong in the heat and humanity usually associated with this city, then a treatment at the Oriental Spa is highly recommended.

The Oriental Spa occupies two floors at The Landmark and their therapists are the best this side of Bangkok. The spa offers a full range of treatments and now offers "chemical-free" products that appeal to those with sensitive skin.

The 25,000 square foot Oriental Spa is a true "pleasure palace" and even offers a diverse range of holistic services.

The staff at The Landmark are attentive, courteous and knowledgable in all aspects of the hotel industry and make you feel like one of the family as soon as you arrive.

"Welcome home," says John the doorman when I first arrive at the Landmark, and he tells me "make sure you come home soon," when I leave.

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental really is a home away from home.