Royal Park Hotel
| Company type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Sha Tin, New Territories , Hong Kong |
| Products | Accommodation, dining, event hosting |
| Owner | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
The Royal Park Hotel (), inaugurated in 1989, ranks among the largest accommodation establishments in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties and comprises 443 rooms. The hotel is an integral component of the second phase of New Town Plaza, which stands as the district’s most extensive shopping complex.
Background
The location of the hotel was once part of the RAF Shatin, a Royal Air Force installation featuring a single concrete runway. In the early 1980s, Sun Hung Kai Properties secured a lease for this land to facilitate the development of Sha Tin New Town.
Together with the neighboring New Town Tower office block, the hotel represents phase two in the expansion of New Town Plaza.
Construction and opening
Initially referred to as "New Town Hotel" during its building phase, the project’s primary contractor was SHK Shimizu—a collaboration between Sun Hung Kai Properties and the Japanese company Shimizu Corporation. Both the hotel and New Town Tower reached their structural completion on 1 November 1988.
Aiming to attract business clientele, particularly those involved in manufacturing and garment sectors within the New Territories, the hotel anticipated reduced occupancy rates in its first year due to a decline in travel following the Tiananmen Square massacre.
The hotel commenced operations with a soft launch on 3 August 1989, opening 170 rooms initially. Its official inauguration occurred on 1 December 1989, officiated by Graham Barnes, Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands. Constructed at an estimated cost of HK$400 million (land excluded), it originally contained 442 rooms.
2008 Beijing Olympics
During the Beijing Olympics, this hotel functioned as an Olympic Village accommodating equestrian athletes and their support teams.
Renovations
The main lobby underwent refurbishment in 2005, followed by enhancements to guest rooms completed by August 2007. In May 2018, the hotel's largest banquet facility was upgraded to incorporate an outdoor garden area, boosting its capacity for hosting events.
Facilities
Offering a total of 443 guestrooms and suites, the hotel features dining establishments including Japanese and Chinese cuisine options, alongside a buffet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additional facilities include a fitness center, swimming pool, and spaces designated for events.
Transport
Located within walking distance from Sha Tin station, Royal Park Hotel also benefits from a Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) stop situated directly outside its entrance.