Regent Hong Kong stands at 18 Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, right on the Kowloon waterfront, and its position is among the most coveted in the city. The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is about a minute's walk away, the Avenue of Stars two minutes, and the Clock Tower and Harbour City shopping complex about six, with Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station also close. The hotel has 497 individually furnished rooms and suites, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a poolside bar, a twenty-four-hour gym, valet parking, limousine service and five restaurants, plus an Executive Lounge with dining. The Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum are among the cultural highlights within easy reach. The building will be familiar to returning visitors under its former InterContinental name, and it now operates as Regent Hong Kong, a name with a long history in the city. The harbour views are the highlight, particularly after dark when the skyline of Hong Kong Island glitters across the water. It is a hotel for travellers who want a grand waterfront address and a polished service style, without the formality of the very oldest grand hotels.
Room choice matters here more than almost anywhere in Hong Kong. Harbour-view rooms give the sweeping panorama across the water to Central, Wan Chai and the Peak, and they are the reason to pay a premium. Rooms facing away from the water see the city and are quieter and cheaper, but you lose the main appeal of the hotel.
Higher floors catch the best light and views, and suites offer extra space and, often, club-lounge access. The Executive Lounge offers dining, which can be worth considering on longer stays. Check room categories and what each includes when you book, as the offers vary by season and demand.
The outdoor pool is a rare treat on the waterfront, with a poolside bar and sun loungers, and it is a pleasant retreat after a day of sightseeing; hours are listed as seven in the morning to six in the evening. Dining is a strength, with five restaurants on site, and you can add sunset drinks overlooking the water. The location is perfect for the evening show: the promenade just outside is the best place to watch the harbour lights, and the Star Ferry pier is a short walk away for a crossing to Central.
Museums and galleries cluster nearby, and the Peninsula, Harbour City and Nathan Road are all within a few minutes on foot, so you can shop or eat without needing transport.
Who it suits
Couples, families and first-time visitors who want a prime waterfront position and can pay for it, and anyone celebrating. The trade-offs: prices are at the upper end, the lobby and the promenade can be crowded, and views vary with room type. If you want a more intimate stay, consider the Salisbury or the Langham.
If you want the harbour on your doorstep, a pool and a long list of restaurants, Regent Hong Kong is hard to beat. Book harbour-view rooms early for peak seasons, and consider visiting in autumn when the air is clearer and the harbour views at their sharpest.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbourfront at 18 Salisbury Road
- ✓Outdoor pool with poolside bar
- ✓Five on-site restaurants
- ✓Executive Lounge with dining
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Valet parking and limousine service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓One minute to the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
Good questions
How close is Regent Hong Kong to the promenade?+
About a one-minute walk to the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and two minutes to the Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station is also very close.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar. Pool hours are listed as seven in the morning to six in the evening.
Are harbour-view rooms worth it?+
Yes, they are the main attraction, giving a sweeping view of the Hong Kong Island skyline. Book a harbour-view category early for peak seasons.
