Pastel urban retreat
Interiors styled by LAAB Architects pair olive and apricot tones with oak accents, creating a calm retreat above the transit hub.
What it’s good at
Notable
Calming high-rise interiors blend warm oak joinery with soothing olive and apricot tones.
Listed
Seven ground-level garden retreat villas complement an open-air 25-metre outdoor swimming pool.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits directly above Tseung Kwan O MTR station and PopCorn mall, offering immediate connections across Hong Kong.
The rooms
Tower rooms feature soft earth palettes, while seven ground-level Horizon Retreat Villas add private gardens for guests with pets.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the shallow ledge of the 25-metre open-air swimming pool beneath the glass tower.
Gym and sauna
The 24-hour fitness centre holds cardio machines and free weights alongside an on-site sauna.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Fine Foods Lounge
The lobby lounge serves signature butterfly palmiers and mango Napoleons beside an atrium staircase.
At the table
Ponentino serves Italian dishes on the rooftop terrace with sunset views, and Garden Lounge opens onto a landscaped courtyard.
How it began
Occupying a converted 47-storey tower, the property marks the brand's first new Hong Kong address since its 1981 debut.
Good to know
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The Royal Garden Kowloon East
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.