The Mira Hong Kong
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founder | Miramar Hotel and Investment Company |
| Headquarters | Tsim Sha Tsui , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, dining, wellness spa |
| Owner | Miramar Hotel and Investment |
The Mira Hong Kong is a luxury hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, featuring 492 guest rooms and suites, six dining and drinking venues, along with a wellness spa. After undergoing refurbishment in 2009, the establishment transitioned to a smoke-free environment in 2011.
The property is under the ownership of Miramar Hotel and Investment. Its architectural design was crafted by Edmond Wong, with interior aesthetics curated by lifestyle specialist Colin Cowie.
History
Between 1911 and 1925, the premises were occupied by the Club de Recreio until it moved to King's Park.
Initially launched as Hotel Miramar in 1948, it was Hong Kong’s first hotel to open after World War II, offering 32 rooms at inception. A significant enlargement in 1953 expanded capacity by an additional 160 rooms. Ownership transferred to the founders of Miramar Hotel and Investment Company in 1957. By 1973, successive expansions had increased the total room count to 380.
The property underwent rebranding and officially reopened as The Mira Hong Kong on 17 September 2009.
In 2013, Edward Snowden resided at The Mira for a period of 20 days while disclosing classified NSA surveillance documents. His presence attracted extensive international media coverage and led to the creation of the Academy Award-winning documentary Citizenfour, which was filmed entirely within the hotel. Additionally, the hotel features in the short film Verax, which portrays Snowden’s revelations.
On 21 January 2019, an incident occurred when a window detached from the building, causing a fatality on Nathan Road.
See also
- Mira Place – adjacent shopping complex
- Citizenfour