The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Predecessor | The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong (1993–2008) |
| Founded | March 29, 2011 in Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , China |
| Products | Luxury hotel services |
| Parent | Marriott International |
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong stands as the tallest five-star hotel in the city and ranks third globally in height, occupying the uppermost levels of the International Commerce Centre, which is Hong Kong's tallest skyscraper. This luxury hotel operates under the Ritz-Carlton brand, owned by the American hospitality giant Marriott International. When it launched in March 2011, it held the title of the world's highest hotel until Shanghai Tower overtook it in 2020.
Original establishment
The first Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong commenced operations on Chater Road in Central in August 1993 and ceased functioning on January 31, 2008. The building was subsequently demolished in 2009 to allow construction of the CCB Tower, noted as one of the tallest structures ever to be intentionally torn down.
Present-day hotel
The existing hotel began welcoming guests on March 29, 2011, situated within the International Commerce Centre. The lighting design throughout the interiors was crafted by British designer Sally Storey.
Features
Visitors access the reception area and Café 103 located on level 103, which is positioned 425 meters above street level, after an 80-second elevator ascent starting from level 9. Another café, Café 100, is found close to Sky100 on the 100th floor. Access to guest rooms between levels 106 and 117 requires keycard authorization.
On level 117, the presidential suite covers an area of 366 square meters and provides sweeping 270-degree views encompassing Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour, and Kowloon Peninsula. Level 116 houses a private club lounge and spa at an altitude of 465 meters.
The Guinness World Records recognizes this hotel for having the highest indoor swimming pool inside a building worldwide, located on the 118th floor at a height of 468.8 meters.
Gourmet dining options include Michelin-starred restaurants on level 102: Tosca di Angelo, offering Italian cuisine overseen by Sicilian chef Angelo Aglianó with one Michelin star, and Tin Lung Heen, a Chinese restaurant awarded two Michelin stars under culinary director Paul Lau Ping-lui.
See also
- Architecture of Hong Kong
- List of hotels in Hong Kong
- List of tallest hotels in the world
- List of tallest voluntarily demolished buildings
- Sky100, a panoramic indoor observation deck on the International Commerce Centre’s 100th floor