On the Tablet map of the world, Hong Kong appears at a size that’s out of proportion with its actual surface area. This is a city that embraced boutique hotels from the very beginning, and they’re a well-established part of the local hospitality culture, and they come in all shapes and sizes — including the mellow, economical, residential-style Residence G, a stylish modern hotel in the Tsim Sha Tsui district.

This is modern urban living through and through, from the design to the efficiency of the in-room functioning. Rooms are straightforwardly categorized as Good, Greater and Greatest, and the Good rooms use open-plan layouts to make the most of their square footage. Finishes and furnishings are universally high-quality, and in the Greater and Greatest categories you’ll have much more room to spread out — they’ll even bring you some portable kitchen facilities in case you’re planning on doing some entertaining.

Throughout, from Good to Greatest, the vibe is more pied-à-terre than five-star red carpet. But that’s okay. Hong Kong isn’t short of top-end luxury hotels, but the vibe here is tuned to smart, self-sufficient travelers — in short, low-maintenance types, no butler required.