A first glimpse at the wholly reimagined Regent Hong Kong by visionary designer Chi Wing Lo
As it starts preparing for its grand reopening in June 2023, Regent Hong Kong shares the first glimpse of its stunning transformation. Share
Set on the edge of the majestic Victoria Harbour, the legendary hotel called on visionary Hong Kong-born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo to create a design language integrating storied heritage, serene aesthetics, and the Regent signature Beauty of Contrasts. Regent Hotels & Resorts joined IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection in 2018. For two years, work was undertaken to reimagine a new era for the brand as a storied and heritage luxury icon, building on its founding ambition to take modern luxury to new heights.
Revered for his considered, meticulous approach balancing tactile materials and the most skilled artisans, Chi Wing Lo and his team brought over 30 years of architecture, interior and furniture design to their very first hotel project. The design beautifully juxtaposes the most spectacular views of bustling Victoria Harbour, with serene interiors layered with textured materials and quietly decadent touches.
Guests at Regent Hong Kong will discover a rare urban sanctuary on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Founded in 1970 to become the epitome of modern luxury, the vision of Regent Hotels & Resorts culminated in 1980 with the landmark opening of Regent Hong Kong. True to its pioneering purpose and inspired by the beauty of contrasts, the hotel embraces the creative philosophy of Chi Wing Lo and draws inspiration from the creative tension between serenity and stimulation to heighten the senses, which comes to life with bold design, uplifting service and novel, tailored experiences.
Chi Wing Lo’s design contributes to the contemplative spaciousness of the guestrooms, with walls minimised to create an open plan layout. In select harbour-view rooms, a sliding door opens to reveal the spectacular view of the harbour from the curved, free-standing soaking tub. In others, a unique moongate design of Nero African granite leads to a one-of-a-kind bath and shower experience. The curtainless shower provides a sense of spaciousness and the AXOR overhead showerhead with rain flow, and mono modes to revitalize and invigorate. The use of flamed and brushed granite, natural oak, split cut “illusive” granite accents, honed Calcutta vanity counters, and furniture-style washbasins all come together to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility to make every bathroom a true oasis and a personal haven within each guest room.
Regent Hong Kong’s dining destinations soft-launched in December. Since then, guests have been able to rediscover the decadently indulgent restaurants that Regent was renowned for, with each restaurant bringing back not only all-time favourites and refreshed classics, but also new immersive culinary journeys that go beyond the excellence of the cuisine itself with sensory encounters inspired by Hong Kong’s rich culture and art.
The iconic restaurants at Regent Hong Kong include The Steak House—the ultimate haven for meat and wine lovers featuring curated selections of the finest meat from around the world, perfectly seared on the original charcoal grill, with an elaborate salad bar and wine list featuring some of the world’s best wines with big bottle vintages, from Magnum and Jeroboam to Balthazar and Nebuchadnezzar. For a vibrant immersive buffet experience, Harbourside transports guests to the world’s local markets, with a focus on Asian and Western cuisine.
At the same time, award-winning Yan Toh Heen, which remained open during the renovation period, has also made a return – back to its treasured original name, Lai Ching Heen, from when it first opened in 1984, meaning “Regent scenic pavilion” in Cantonese, while continuing to offer exquisite Cantonese dishes that blend tradition with modern flair.
Regent Hong Kong now joins Regent Chongqing, Regent Shanghai, Regent Phu Quoc and the soon-to-open Carlton Cannes—A Regent Hotel in crafting the most refined experiences for modern luxury trendsetters. Regent Phu Quoc in Vietnam opened in April 2022, becoming the first new-build Regent to open following the brand’s new repositioning. Regent Hong Kong returns to Victoria Harbour after a full renovation and is set to be closely followed by the opening of Regent Bali Canggu in late 2023. Regent hotels are poised to open in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kyoto and Sanya within the next few years.
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