Sep 15, 2026
‘Real experiences’: Mondrian Hong Kong general manager on why community matters
Hong Kong’s five-star hotels can come across as intimidating, with more conservative properties wanting to shield their well-heeled visitors with ornate decor, black-uniformed staff and chintz seat cushions that ask: “Are you worthy?”
For Dirk Dalichau, general manager of Mondrian Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, a hotel’s message should be welcoming – not only for guests but the wider community in the city.
“I have been involved in so many projects that changed the hospitality landscape,” says the...