Topping the list in the 2025 edition of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is the Regent Hong Kong, voted the #1 City Hotel in Asia. This prestigious property, located on the city’s Victoria Harbor, was also named Hong Kong’s No. 1 City Hotel for the second consecutive year and placed Np. 14 among the 100 Best Hotels in the World.
The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, now in its 30th year, highlight the finest in the travel industry—top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, airports, and more. It is one of the travel industry’s most trusted rankings and a reliable resource and guide for remarkable destinations and exceptional experiences.
Michel Chertouh, Regent Hong Kong’s managing director, proudly accepted the award and acknowledged the hotel’s advantage of “its spectacular location on the edge of Victoria Harbor with cinematic views of the city skyline and its carefully crafted ambience of discreet luxury, melding thoughtful design, artistry, and sophistication paired with gracious, highly intuitive service.”
Renowned for its extraordinary location with majestic, awe-inspiring views of Victoria Harbor, Regent Hong Kong exudes a timeless allure. Its interiors reveal thoughtful design details and artisan craftsmanship. Its signature “Beauty of Contrasts” is manifested in a serene haven with a welcoming sense of calm, while the vibrancy and pulse of Hong Kong is at its doorstep and just beyond the majestic windows overlooking the city skyline.
While inside their rooms, guests feel they are a world away, yet they’re actually in the heart of it all, as they lounge on the windowfront daybed over a cup of tea or relax in the luxurious bathroom tub.
But what I consider the pinnacle of refined luxury living are the hotel’s Signature Suites—CEO Suite, Terrace Suite, and Presidential Suite. Each has exclusive rooftop terraces, outdoor whirlpools, and intimate spaces for relaxation, reflection, and connection, all with panoramic views over Victoria Harbor and the city skyline. Whether for a romantic getaway, family reunion, or milestone celebration, guests enjoy the ultimate in privacy, understated luxury, and personalized service, as well as exclusive access to the Regent Club, an intimate venue perfect for some “ME” time.
The hotel also showcases art masterpieces from Hong Kong’s burgeoning artistic community, aside from offering easy access to the city’s top cultural attractions and events.
The Hong Kong Cultural Center and HK Museum of Art are a short stroll from the hotel. The West Kowloon Cultural District—home to the outstanding M+ Museum of contemporary Asian visual culture and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which showcases more than 900 priceless treasures from Beijing’s Palace Museum—is minutes away.
Within a 15-minute MTR (subway) ride is the new Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s stunning 50,000-seat integrated sports and entertainment landmark. Perfect for a morning jog or a romantic evening stroll, the Avenue of Stars, which pays tribute to Hong Kong’s film icons, is located just in front of the hotel.
From local culture and street markets to chic boutiques, designer couture, and global eateries, guests can experience the best of East and West, old and new, amidst the eclectic synergy that defines Hong Kong—all within easy reach from the hotel.
For the inveterate foodies who travel to Hong Kong in search of culinary paradise, the Regent Hong Kong is, in itself, a dining destination. It has an impressive collection of award-winning restaurants that merge the vibrancy of local tastes and emerging talent with innovation and creativity, all with stunning views of Victoria Harbor. Guests may choose from the two-Michelin-star Lai Ching Heen for exceptional Cantonese cuisine, the Michelin-recommended The Steak House, the world-acclaimed Nobu Hong Kong, and Harborside, known for its elaborate international buffets.
There’s a lot more to experience in Asia’s #1 City Hotel. More information is available at https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/
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