Plaza Hollywood
| Company type | Shopping centre |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Diamond Hill, Kowloon , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Products | Retail outlets, supermarket, food court, cinema, dining establishments |
| Owner | Wharf Holdings (part of development) |
| Website | www |
Plaza Hollywood () stands as a prominent shopping centre situated in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is integrated within Galaxia, a residential development project undertaken by Wharf Holdings.
Since its inauguration in 1997, the complex extends over four floors arranged around a central atrium and accommodates more than 220 retail outlets, including a sizable supermarket, a food court, various dining establishments, and a cinema. The mall’s design draws inspiration from the theme of Hollywood, boosting its commercial attractiveness.
Location and history
Constructed on the site previously occupied by the Tai Hom Village squatter settlement, Plaza Hollywood arose following redevelopment efforts during the mid-1990s. It is enclosed by Fung Tak Road, Lung Poon Street, Tai Hom Road, and Sheung Yuen Street. The shopping centre is conveniently located next to Diamond Hill MTR station and in proximity to Lung Cheung Road, a major arterial road in Hong Kong.
The development was realized through collaboration among Wharf (Holdings), Wheelock Properties, and Hongkong Realty and Trust.
Architectural design
Inspired by American retail centres, Plaza Hollywood is designed to create an immersive shopping atmosphere. Its central feature, the "Star Plaza" atrium, spans close to 10,000 square feet—a distinctive element among malls in Kowloon East.
On the first floor, the Stars Atrium showcases star-shaped floor tiles inscribed with names of 60 celebrated Hong Kong figures recognized by the Hong Kong Film Awards. Above, a colorful polygonal stained-glass roof enhances the ambiance for visitors.
Facilities
The shopping centre incorporates a public underground transport interchange that connects key residential districts and the Wong Tai Sin District. Direct passage to Diamond Hill MTR station facilitates smooth pedestrian circulation.
Travel agencies located on the ground floor provide consumer services. The Stars Atrium functions as a central venue for marketing activities and features a large LED display for advertising purposes.
Escalators link all levels within the mall; on the fourth floor reside the administrative office, cinemas, and restaurants accessible via dedicated elevators from the third floor.
Stores
Plaza Hollywood hosts an extensive range of boutiques under the i.t brand, alongside over 100 shops specializing in apparel, electronics, and general retail.
Level 1 primarily offers leading fashion brands and jewelry stores. Level 2 is dedicated to skin care products, cosmetics, clothing, home electronics, and telecommunications outlets. Level 3 contains dining venues, children’s apparel shops, and personal care retailers for households.
The mall boasts more than 30 dining choices, including chains such as Pizza Hut and Wing Wah.
Transport
Access to Plaza Hollywood is available through:
- MTR Diamond Hill station (Exit C2)
- Various bus routes
- Green minibuses (GMB)
- Taxi services
- On-site parking facilities
Incidents
On 2 June 2023 at approximately 5 p.m., two females—Fong Hiu-tung (aged 26) and Lau Kai-hei (aged 22)—were tragically stabbed to death by Szeto Sing-kwong, a 39-year-old man with documented mental health issues. The perpetrator was apprehended and subsequently charged with two counts of murder.
See also
- Hollywood Hong Kong, a film released in 2001 directed by Fruit Chan, set within Tai Hom Village with references to Plaza Hollywood.
- Wong Tung & Partners