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Hotel ICON
Hong Kong · Independent · Core Luxury
Hotel ICON opened on 21 September 2011 as the teaching hotel of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management, 262 rooms at 17 Science Museum Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East, in a tower shaped by architect Rocco Yim. William Lim of CL3 designed the rooms and fashion designer Vivienne Tam one suite. Sixty-eight rooms are Above and Beyond club rooms, and students learn the trade on the floors around them.
- 262 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui East
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
- Architect: Rocco Yim / Rocco Design Architects
- Interiors: William Lim / CL3 Architects
About Hotel ICON
- Hotel ICON opened on 21 September 2011 with 262 rooms at 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, wholly owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- It is the teaching hotel of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management.
- Rocco Yim designed the tower, William Lim of CL3 the rooms, and Vivienne Tam one suite.
- Rooms include 68 Above and Beyond Club rooms, 26 suites and three prototype rooms.
- Entry-level rooms start at 388 sq ft (36 m²).
History
Hotel ICON opened 21 September 2011 as PolyU's 262-room teaching hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, architect Rocco Yim, interiors William Lim.
The setting
17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, on the harbour side of the science museum district.
Restaurants and bars
- The Market — Café
- Above & Beyond — Restaurant
- Green — Restaurant
- Timeless Lounge — Bar
- Bistro 1979 — Restaurant
Experiences
- Angsana Spa — Spa listed under the hotel's Experience menu.
- Above & Beyond Club Lounge — Club lounge and bar listed under the hotel's Experience and Dine menus.
- Swimming Pool — Swimming pool listed under the hotel's Experience menu.
- Health Club — Health club listed under the hotel's Experience menu.
- Fun Learning Activities — Learning activities offered to guests; the page gives no further detail.
- Takeaway Service — Takeaway food service listed among the hotel's dining options.
Amenities
- In-room features
- Above & Beyond Club Lounge
- Hotel ICON Academy
- Free shuttle bus to Hong Kong MTR and Star Ferry (per Sunday Times Travel item)
- Takeaway service
- Weddings
- Business & social events
- Fun learning activities
- Event planning team
- Wedding banquet service
- Over 100 art masterpieces curated by Freeman Lau
- Iconic training
- Internship
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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