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<p>When Regent Hong Kong first made its debut on the Kowloon waterfront back in 1980 as the flagship property of the then-ascendant Regent International Hotels—the brainchild of none other than Robert H. Burns and Adrian Zecha—it was a much-anticipated addition to Hong Kong’s luxury hospitality scene. The Regent was eventually rebranded in 2001, and now, after nearly two decades of flying the InterContinental flag, the landmark hotel has turned a new chapter. Regent Hong Kong has been relaunched in the wake of an extensive renovation that saw the interiors almost completely overhauled.</p>
<p>Hong Kong–born multidisciplinary designer Chi Wing Lo has taken the idea of a tranquil personal haven amid the bustle of the vibrant Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood and run with it, fitting out 497 guest rooms and suites in a soothing color palette using natural materials and a balance of light and dark tones. Deep soaking bathtubs are guaranteed in every room category, and the accommodations facing Victoria Harbour all feature a long daybed beside the window. The broader emphasis is on quietness and relaxation. Suite guests have exclusive access to the Regent Club, where they can enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails in a serene environment.</p>
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<p>Downstairs, guests will find no less than six excellent bars and restaurants to choose from. The Lobby Lounge is the place for afternoon tea and evening cocktails enjoyed with stellar views of the Hong Kong Island skyline. Fine Cantonese venue Lai Ching Heen is the proud owner of two Michelin stars, and draws regulars for its sumptuous seafood (like braised abalone in oyster jus) and exquisite dim sum. As its name suggests, The Steak House specializes in succulent premium meats cooked expertly on a grill. Harbourside dishes up mouth-watering buffets complete with Asian and Western favorites; it serves as the main breakfast spot. Launched only in early December, Qura Bar is a theatrical cocktail den and lounge that offers patrons an extensive collection of drinks and rare spirits. Rounding out the culinary lineup is Nobu Hong Kong for Japanese-Peruvian cuisine by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa.</p>
<p>As for recreational facilities, guests at Regent Hong Kong will have no problem staying fit while on the road, thanks to a 24-hour gymnasium stocked with the latest equipment. An expansive resort-like pool terrace offers plenty of room to stretch out after a relaxing swim: there are daybeds and shaded cabanas, as well as a trio of infinity-edge Jacuzzi pools that overlook Victoria Harbour.</p>
<p>Regent Hong Kong’s exceptional location doesn’t just deliver postcard-perfect vistas across the water. Travelers staying here are just a stone’s throw from a string of major attractions along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, including K11 Musea mall, the Avenue of Stars, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Going farther afield via public transportation promises to be just as convenient: the East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station lies right on the doorstep of the hotel, while Tsim Sha Tsui MTR can also be reached via an underground passageway.</p>
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Regent Hong Kong

<p>For a sophisticated seaside holiday on bustling Hong Kong Island, set your sights on The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Overlooking the scenic and historical Aberdeen District on the stunning South Side of the island, the city’s first sustainability-minded luxury oceanfront resort is all about classy elegance and family-centric fun, backed by sumptuous food and a gamut of engaging activities as part of the hotel’s F.U.N. experiences.</p>
<p>The location alone is beguiling. Adjacent to two theme parks—Ocean Park Hong Kong and Water World—in the Southside district, the coastal property is also within easy reach of picturesque Brick Hill, Ap Lei Pai island, and the emerging community of art galleries in Wong Chuk Hang. It’s an intriguing setting that the resort makes good use of in its roster of F.U.N. experiences, which, as the acronym suggests, are oriented to Family-friendly, Unique, Nature and Neighborhood activities.</p>
<p>From hopping on a sampan boat for a close-up look at Aberdeen’s traditional fishing village to abseiling down Brick Hill or joining a nighttime wildlife tour to discover Hong Kong’s rich biodiversity, these seasonal programs of heritage and nature excursions, artisan workshops, bespoke sports activities, and edu-tainment classes for kids unveil Southside’s hidden gems.</p>
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<p>Of course, there are indulgences as well. Every one of the 425 rooms and suites inside the resort’s two curving glass towers features knockout views of the harbor and the expanse of the South China Sea beyond. Nine kid’s themed rooms include the Pirate Paradise Room, Hong Kong Safari Room, and Jurassic Submarine Room, while two ultra-luxe rooftop suites come with private plunge pools and expansive terraces.</p>
<p>Downstairs, a choice of four restaurants ensures that guests are never short on culinary options. Foremost among them is Jade. Helmed by Michelin-starred executive chef Lai Ching-shing, this elegant Cantonese restaurant showcases locally and regionally sourced sustainable seafood in dishes like double-boiled fish soup and baked crab shell stuffed with fresh crabmeat and onion. On the same level, Satay Inn pays spicy homage to the Fullerton brand’s Singaporean roots with menu items such as chili crab and Hokkien prawn mee, while afternoon tea and cocktails are available at the Lighthouse Lounge.</p>
<p>And while the little ones are being entertained at the indoor kids’ zone or the kids’ lagoon situated next to the main infinity pool, grown-ups can partake in a range of treatments and products co-curated by British wellness brand Bamford at The Fullerton Spa. Like the rest of the property, this serene sanctuary comes with panoramic South China Sea views that will leave you swooning before you even hit the massage table.</p>
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<p>Few hotels capture the vibrancy and creative verve of Hong Kong quite as well as this one. Design savvy, fun, and brimming with urban energy, W Hong Kong stands tall in buzzy West Kowloon with an eclectic nature-themed aesthetic and top-notch facilities that have made the property a hit with visitors and locals alike since it debuted in 2008.</p>
<p>The interiors, envisioned by two design firms—Tokyo’s Glamorous and Sydney-based studio G+A—reinterpret the surrounding concrete jungle of Hong Kong’s cityscape as an enchanted forest. The five elements of water, fire, wood, earth and metal are also woven into the look with hanging screens of painted tree-trunk segments and flame-themed video installations. The 393 rooms and suites come in eight different room types, all of which share a supreme level of comfort and an abundance of natural light.</p>
<p>The aptly named WOW Suite boasts 120 square meters of living space with a dual-aspect lounge area. It’s a prime perch for admiring sunset views over the western approaches to Victoria Harbour, before watching the lights of Hong Kong Island’s skyscrapers flicker on.</p>
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<p>Unfailingly attentive service is another highlight, as is the food. Located of the ground-floor arrival lobby, Sing Yin Cantonese Dining delivers a modern take on premium Chinese cuisine in a sleek, intimately designed space accented with retro touches like hanging birdcages; the dim sum selection is particularly impressive.</p>
<p>Six floors up on the hotel’s reception level, KITCHEN is a lively all-day dining venue where international bufets serve up a plethora of seafood, roast meats, and decadent desserts. Nearby, the sophisticated WOOBAR invites guests to rub shoulders with the Hong Kong in-crowd over expertly poured cocktails. A more restorative experience awaits at 72nd-floor bliss® Spa, where sky-high body treatments are matched by facilities such as a Himalayan salt sauna and vitality pool with harbor views. Then there’s the WET Deck, perched 211 meters above the ground on the 76th floor. Backed by a massive mosaic wall illuminated in vivid pink after dark, the highest outdoor swimming pool in the city hosts epic parties all summer long.</p>
<p>And when it comes time to step out, guests have direct access to the Elements shopping mall and are right on the doorstep of the West Kowloon Cultural District (whose attractions include M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum) and the high-speed rail links of West Kowloon Station.</p>
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