by Le Concierge Orient
The regent
hong kong
The Mood - Once upon a time, the Regent Hong Kong was touted as the hotel with the best view in the territory. The property ceased operation in 2001 and over 2 decades on, this bayfront hotspot is still invested with some of the best views in the city. The erstwhile Intercontinental Hong Kong shuttered for three years from 2020 for a thorough renovation and was magnificently revived as the Regent Hong Kong in 2023, welcoming guests to a sumptuous interior glowing with contemporary aesthetics with just a supcon of cruise + cultural references. With its proximity to the bay, one actually feels like one is on the water, not unlike a luxurious liner replete with a bevy of prime restaurants and leisure spots. The Regent is of course on a prime stretch of Hong Kong terra, steps away from Avenue of Stars, which the hotel has received plenty over the years, and the other fabulous distractions of Tsim Sha Tsui. The Club Lounge here is steadily coming onto its own with tempting culinary presentations throughout the day and discerning service that suits the brand to a T.
The Gourmet Index - Rebranded as Lai Ching Heen after the Regent Hong Kong was re-opened in 2022, this Michelin 2-star Cantonese institution has lost none of its old-days prestige and popularity as executive chef Lau Yiu-fai and head chef Cheng Man-sang continue to expand on the culinary finesse the restaurant has delivered for 40 years. The renovated space took inspiration from a jade jewellery box and its interiors are completely encapsulated by Hong Kong’s alluring harbour views. We particularly relished the chef’s signature Wok-seared lotus root patties and fried rice with conpoy and egg white because etched within these simple dishes is a significant dose of home-cooked goodness that really is the soul of the best Cantonese fares. At Qura Bar, your perch can be quite literally next to the harbour, which isn’t such a common feature for drinking holes in Tsim Sha Tsui. It helps that the decor here is also sophisticated and worldly, the drinks subtle yet powerful, and the establishment attracts a crowd that mostly fits its milieu.
The Service - Clearly one of Hong Kong's best service teams resides here. Very little can go wrong in the house with such attentive professionalism.