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Regent Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Regent · Grand Luxury
Originally opened in October 1980 as the flagship Regent Hong Kong, where co-founder Robert Burns introduced the five-fixture bathroom that redefined luxury hotel standards globally, the property operated as InterContinental Hong Kong from 2001 before closing in April 2020 for its most comprehensive renovation in history; it reopened in November 2023 as Regent Hong Kong, redesigned by Hong Kong-born Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo.
- 497 rooms
- Opened 1980
- Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: Chi Wing Lo
- Interiors: Chi Wing Lo
About Regent Hong Kong
- When Regent Hong Kong opened in 1980, co-founder Robert Burns introduced the five-fixture bathroom — two sinks, a bathtub, a separate shower, and a toilet — setting a new global standard for hotel luxury at a time when most five-star rooms offered only three-fixture bathrooms.
- The hotel's Victoria Harbour-facing rooms provided the most sought-after vantage point for Hong Kong's 1997 handover ceremony: guests watched Governor Patten sail away on HMY Britannia in the early hours of 1 July 1997 from the hotel's expansive harbour-facing windows.
- Chi Wing Lo — the Hong Kong-born, Milan-based multidisciplinary architect and furniture designer who reimagined the 2023 interior — is known internationally for his high-end Italian furniture line Giorgetti, making the Regent one of the few hotels where the designer's furniture aesthetic extends to every room.
- Lai Ching Heen, the hotel's Cantonese restaurant, has held Michelin stars continuously since the Michelin Guide Hong Kong launched in 2009, reverting to its original 1984 name after operating for years as Yan Toh Heen during the InterContinental era.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
InterContinental Hong Kong originally opened in 1980 as The Regent Hong Kong on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, developed by New World Development and managed by Regent International Hotels. Wikipedia identifies the property as having been designed by Hong Kong-born designer Chi Wing Lo. The hotel became InterContinental Hong Kong on 1 June 2001 after New World sold it to Bass Hotels and Resorts, and IHG later agreed in 2015 to sell the property while retaining a long-term management contract. The hotel closed on 20 April 2020 for a major renovation and conversion back to Regent Hong Kong, which reopened in November 2023. A notable bar associated with the property is Tiffany's New York Bar, listed on IHG's dining page for the hotel.
The setting
InterContinental Hong Kong commands the East Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront at 70 Mody Road, on reclaimed land developed in the 1970s into one of Kowloon's most concentrated luxury and cultural corridors. Originally opened in 1979 as the K. Wah Group's flagship, the hotel sits where the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade unfolds along Victoria Harbour — thirteen minutes on foot — with the Hong Kong Museum of History five minutes away and the Avenue of Stars a thirteen-minute waterfront walk. The Hong Kong Museum of Art lies seventeen minutes on foot. Surrounded by a cluster of landmark luxury hotels, the area represents the foremost hospitality enclave on the Kowloon side, framing the city's iconic harbour panorama directly opposite Hong Kong Island. 4 km from Happy Valley Racecourse. 12 km from Ocean Park Hong Kong amusement park.
Restaurants and bars
- Tiffany's New York Bar — Bar
- Lai Ching Heen — Restaurant · Cantonese · Two MICHELIN Stars
- The Steak House — Restaurant · Steakhouse (prime meat, charcoal grill)
- Harbourside — Restaurant · Buffet (Asian and Western)
- Nobu Hong Kong — Restaurant · Japanese with Peruvian influences · Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
- Qura Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Day-to-Evening Rituals / A Symphony of Lights — Curated moments of discovery as the harbour transforms into "A Symphony of Lights".
- Infinity spa pools — Infinity spa pools with views over the harbour.
- Fitness Centre — 24-hour Fitness Centre with the latest Technogym equipment.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- La Liste World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Hong Kong's Leading Hotel Suite 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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