Island Shangri-La
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Hotel |
| Founded | March 1, 1991 in Admiralty, Hong Kong |
| Founder | Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts |
| Headquarters | Admiralty, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
Key people | Wolfgang Krueger (former vice president and general manager) |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, dining, health club, event spaces |
| Owner | Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts |
| Parent | Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts |
| Website | www |
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong () stands as a premier five-star luxury hotel within the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts portfolio. Situated in Admiralty, Hong Kong, it serves as the counterpart to the Kowloon Shangri-La located in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. The establishment occupies the upper floors of Two Pacific Place, a 57-storey skyscraper reaching 213 metres in height, which commenced operations on 1 March 1991.
History
The Island Shangri-La commenced service on 1 March 1991, integrated into the Pacific Place development at 88 Queensway in Admiralty. This hotel was introduced during the project's second phase; the first phase was completed in 1988 and the final phase wrapped up in 2004. It comprises 557 guest rooms starting at US$606 per night, including 34 suites with rates beginning at US$1,041 per night, all situated on the tower’s upper levels. Amenities encompass eight dining establishments, a business centre, a health club operating around the clock, a ballroom measuring 645 square metres, and seven additional function rooms. The lower section of the building is dedicated to office spaces known collectively as "Two Pacific Place."
Within Pacific Place itself are three additional luxury hotels: the Conrad Hong Kong, the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, and The Upper House. The entire complex offers direct access to Admiralty station, a hub of Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway system since 1980.
Design and construction
The interior design was developed by Leese Robertson Freeman Designers, incorporating 771 Viennese chandeliers and custom carpets crafted by Tai Ping. Its location adjacent to Hong Kong Park, an expansive green area covering approximately 80,000 m², appeals to leisure travelers who appreciate convenient access to outdoor environments, as noted by former vice president and general manager Wolfgang Krueger.
Art collection
A highlight of the hotel's art holdings is The Great Motherland of China, an extensive silk painting spanning more than 16 stories and composed of 250 individual panels. This artwork is exclusively visible from the interior atrium between floors 41 and 56 and was produced over six months by a collective of 40 artists from Beijing.
The hotel’s collection includes over 700 pieces of art and frequently hosts art fairs and auctions. Its ballroom has been a venue for contemporary Asian art auctions organized by Bonhams, while floors 41 and 42 have served as locations for Dong Myeong Kim's Bank Art Fair, which showcases emerging Korean artists during Art Basel Hong Kong.
Rooms and suites
Accommodation options include 523 standard rooms, 17 executive suites, 14 Harbour View Suites, two specialty suites, and one Presidential Suite. Each room features views overlooking either Victoria Harbour or Victoria Peak and is infused with the hotel’s exclusive fragrance, which guests can also purchase.
Restaurants
The property offers seven dining venues, among which two have been awarded one star each by the Michelin Guide: Summer Palace specializing in Cantonese cuisine and Restaurant Petrus offering French fare. Both establishments received their Michelin stars in the guide’s inaugural edition for Hong Kong and Macau in 2021.
Health Club
Situated on Level 8, the Health Club provides yoga and Pilates sessions alongside signature spa treatments such as the Caviar Crystal Soothing Treatment that utilizes carefully selected natural oils including jojoba and peppermint. The wellness facility contains five treatment rooms: two designated for women, two for couples, and one exclusively for men.