Regent Hong Kong
| Company type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | New World Development (developer), Regent International Hotels (operator) |
| Headquarters | Kowloon , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
Key people | Michel Chertouh (Managing Director) |
| Products | Luxury hotel accommodations and services |
| Owner | Supreme Key Limited (since 2015) |
| Parent | Regent Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts |
Regent Hong Kong is a luxury five-star hotel situated at 18 Salisbury Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Positioned along the waterfront, this flagship establishment of Regent Hotels & Resorts within the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury segment comprises 497 guest rooms.
History
Originally launched in 1980 under the name The Regent Hong Kong, the property was developed by New World Development and operated by Regent International Hotels—an enterprise founded in 1970 by Robert H. Burns alongside Japan’s Tokyu Hotels Group. In 1992, Four Seasons Hotels acquired Regent Hotels.
On May 21, 2001, New World divested the hotel to Bass Hotels and Resorts for US$346 million, leading to its rebranding as InterContinental Hong Kong on June 1, 2001. At that time, Four Seasons held a 25% stake in the management agreement and subsequently entered into rent arbitration with New World, which was resolved through a settlement in August 2001.
In July 2015, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the successor entity to Bass Hotels, sold InterContinental Hong Kong to Supreme Key Limited—a consortium—for US$938 million. IHG maintained a management contract spanning 37 years with options to extend three times by ten years each.
Following IHG’s acquisition of a majority share in Regent Hotels in March 2018, plans were announced to refurbish and restore the property’s original Regent Hong Kong branding. Consequently, InterContinental Hong Kong ceased operations on April 20, 2020, initiating a three-year renovation project.
The property officially reopened as Regent Hong Kong on November 8, 2023, under the leadership of Managing Director Michel Chertouh.
Facilities
Designed by Hong Kong native Chi Wing Lo, the hotel contains 497 rooms. Guest accommodations began opening incrementally from March 2023. In June 2024, the Signature Suite Collection was unveiled, featuring the Presidential Suite, Terrace Suite, and CEO Suite—all equipped with private rooftop terraces showcasing panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline.
The Presidential Suite is a spacious 7,000-square-foot duplex that includes a rooftop terrace complete with an infinity pool. The Terrace Suite offers an expanded one-bedroom duplex layout covering 5,500 square feet. Meanwhile, the CEO Suite spans 4,200 square feet with two bedrooms and a living area overlooking both the rooftop terrace and harbour.
Regent Hong Kong serves as a venue for prominent city gatherings such as galas and weddings. Its entrance is marked by a cascading fountain, while a marble staircase adjacent to the Lobby leads to the pillar-free Regent Ballroom. In addition to this ballroom, ten function rooms featuring expansive harbour views accommodate both corporate meetings and social occasions.
Restaurants & Bars
The hotel comprises six dining outlets and bars. Prior to guestroom completion, The Steak House, Lobby Lounge, and Harbourside commenced operations on December 26, 2022.
In December 2022, Michelin-starred Yan Toh Heen reverted to its initial name Lai Ching Heen and continues offering Cantonese cuisine. Nobu Hong Kong—the first Nobu restaurant outside Japan since its debut in 2006—returned to the premises in November 2023.
December 2023 saw the introduction of Qura Bar, which features an exclusive selection of rare spirits alongside a private dining area and cigar lounge, further elevating the hotel’s upscale food and beverage offerings.
In popular culture
The hotel has welcomed numerous distinguished visitors including members of British royalty; U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and George Bush; as well as celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine Deneuve, Roger Moore, Robert DeNiro, Julio Iglesias, Tom Jones, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt.
Its presence has been featured across various films and television productions including the miniseries Noble House (1988), TV movie Nightwatch (1995), series Dynasty (1985), Danish drama Borgen (2012), NBC’s reality show Better Late Than Never (2016), and the feature film Lost in Hong Kong (2015), which shot scenes within its Presidential Suite.
Additionally, music videos such as Ayumi’s "Distance Love" (2007) and Jay Chou’s "Give Me the Time for One Song" (2008) have utilized the hotel as a filming location.