Regal Kowloon Hotel

The four-pearl Regal Kowloon Hotel is hard to miss with a facade illuminated by bright, colorful LED light strips that extend the length of the hotel's 12 stories of rooms and suites. But beyond its flashy exterior, the property offers a refined feel with marble stairs, golden banisters, and a statuette and chandelier lighting over the entry stairway. The lobby is simple but feels high-end with white marble floors, golden ceiling accents, and a golden reception desk. Built in 1982, the hotel's decor can feel somewhat dated in style, though it's all well maintained with few signs of wear and tear. With its excellent location and spacious rooms, the property appeals to a mix of business and leisure travelers.

In the bustling tourist and shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui on the south end of Kowloon Peninsula, the Regal Kowloon Hotel is located in close proximity to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. The main entrance to the building faces a pedestrianized outdoor terrace called Centenary Garden, which means the area is a little less packed than other parts of Tsim Sha Tsui. The hotel is just a two-minute walk to the waterfront and in walking distance to other attractions including the Avenue of the Stars (13 minutes) and Kowloon Park (16 minutes). The hotel is a four-minute walk to the Sha Tsui East train station, a 20-minute walk (or bus ride) to the Star Ferry, and a half-hour ride by car or taxi to Hong Kong International Airport. The hotel offers a shuttle to and from the airport (for an extra fee), and valet parking is available on-site. 

For a central Hong Kong hotel, rooms at the Regal Kowloon are large, with about 300 square feet of space for the smallest Superior and Deluxe Rooms. The decor features subdued, neutral color schemes with tasteful furnishings that feel high end, if somewhat generic. Rooms are clean and well maintained with wall-to-wall carpeting, off-white walls, dark wood furniture, and a large headboard that extends up to an accent wall. Couches and chairs are fresh white and modern, with clean, sleek lines or simple button-tufting. Rooms include desks, mirrors, sitting areas, and small wardrobes with safes. Flat-screen satellite TVs feature 30 channels with pay-per-view movies available, and air-conditioning units are individually controlled. Sofa beds are available in suites. Rooms have electric kettles, minibars, and a small selection of snacks. Bathrooms are fully tiled in black and beige and feature large vanity sinks, shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads, individual toiletries, and hairdryers. Rooms may have views of the outdoor terrace/courtyard or the city. The hotel offers turndown service and 24-hour room service.

This Regal Kowloon Hotel offers a range of features, including three restaurants, a cake shop, and a bar and lounge with outdoor seating. The restaurants are uniquely decorated and feature Vietnamese food, Italian-American food, and Cantonese food. A buffet breakfast is available, but costs an extra fee. The hotel also has 14 event rooms, including a ballroom that can host up to 450 people. A business center with computers and secretarial services is available for guest use. There is a luxurious Executive Club Lounge with a stylish library-like sitting area. The hotel's 24-hour gym features modern cardio machines with individual screens and a variety of weight-lifting equipment. It's stocked with water, towels, and fresh fruit. While spacious, clean, and well-equipped, the fitness center is located in a windowless room with dim tube lighting. La Terrasse is the hotel's outdoor garden and terrace with white wicker seating with turquoise cushions and cabanas. The hotel also has a beauty salon, tailor, and souvenir shops. It offers 24-hour room service, a concierge, same day dry cleaning and laundry, free shoe shines, evening turndown service, money exchange, and can arrange babysitting, limousine hires, or shuttle services to and from the airport, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Ngong Ping. Wi-Fi costs an extra daily fee.