The 413 room hotel towering over the glimmering Kowloon harbour-front in Tsim Sha Tsui, is one of Hong Kong’s finest destinations for fine living, drinking, and dining.
Located away from the bustle of Hong Kong Island in an emerging creative and cultural epicentre, Rosewood Hong Kong is an unmissable landmark in the city’s iconic skyline. The hotel, spread across 43 floors, offers stunning views of the harbour and skyline and is equally beguiling on sunny as well as the many stormy days in Hong Kong.
Tony Chi, a hospitality designer from New York’s tonychi studio, has designed Rosewood Hong Kong as an homage to the brand’s origins as an aristocratic manor. The hotel is conceived as a “vertical estate,” marrying significant green spaces and outdoor areas throughout its design. This approach enhances the guest experience by fostering openness and providing ample breathing room, reflecting Rosewood’s commitment to its A Sense of Place® philosophy. Through this philosophy, the hotel authentically embodies the history, culture, and unique character of its location.
Residences
The hotel boasts on 413 luxurious rooms, including 91 suites, 18 of which are standout signature suites. The rooms come adorned which large windows offering magnificent harbour views, while the suites come with a personalised butler service and Manor Club access.
The pièce de résistance of this hotel however, is the Harbour House, a residence occupying an entire floor of exclusive luxury. Located on the 57th floor of Rosewood Hong Kong, Harbour House spans 1,150 sq.m., offering panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and is also home to a 13-meter outdoor lap pool, beautifully landscaped gardens, and stunning vistas of the harbour from every angle.
Upon entering through a private elevator and foyer, this expansive single-storey suite balances formal interior elements such as lacquer cabinets and opulent details with carefully curated contemporary art pieces. A private bar services the generously sized living areas, which encompass a library/study, a dining room, a kitchen, and guest powder room. Additionally, the Harbour House features a state-of-the-art private gym, making it a fully self-contained private sanctuary within this ultra-luxurious home boasting two master bedrooms and three additional bedrooms.
Drinking & Dining
Rosewood Hong Kong proudly offers eleven F&B concepts within the hotel, giving guests plenty of options to choose from.
Holt’s Café offers a sophisticated and modern interpretation of Hong Kong’s traditional Cha Chaan Teng dining culture, serving comforting local and international favourites in an elegant setting, complemented by a traditional high-end tea retail experience at the Tea Conservatory, while the Butterfly Room, an all-day lounge, offers a signature high-end afternoon tea and progresses into a light and easy dinner spot as the evening unfolds.
One MICHELIN-starred restaurant The Legacy House celebrates family heritage and commemorates Dr. Cheng Yu-Tung, patriarch of the Cheng family who owns Rosewood Hotel Group. Coming from Shunde, known as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine in Guangdong province, the restaurant highlights both traditional and innovative cooking techniques. These methods skilfully blend flavours and textures, showcasing the family’s rich culinary heritage.
Another noteworthy restaurant in the hotel is CHAAT, a One MICHELIN-starred ode to Indian street food and home-made classics, presented in an elegant and elevated setting. Colourful décor, gilded bronze accents, and a custom mural by Hyderabad contemporary artist Kandi Narsimlu recreate the vibrant energy and social buzz of a bustling Indian marketplace, offering a dining experience that is truly unique and immersive.
Should you want to skip the meal and head straight into cocktail hour, make your way to DarkSide, Rosewood’s multi-award winning cocktail bar, consistently featured in the World’s 50 Best Bars ranking. Located on the ground floor of the hotel, DarkSide offers a sophisticated collection of rare aged spirits and classic cocktails complemented by sultry live jazz performances. The most recent cocktail menu pays homage to Kowloon’s “Dark Side” moniker and focuses on time-honoured traditions updated with innovative techniques.
Also a great place for a drink is XX, offering a curated
collection of exquisite whiskies, fine wines, seasonal cocktails crafted by expert mixologists, and a selection of the finest cigars for those private evenings after a long day.
Other F&B concepts in the hotel include:
Butterfly Patisserie
Bayfare Social: tapas-inspired gastro-market and social eatery
HENRY – American grill and smokehouse
BluHouse – Casual Italian fare
The Dining Room by BluHouse – refined Italian dining with wine pairing
Wellness
Asaya is a pioneering wellness concept that is focussed on self-acceptance, discovery, and connection to promote ongoing personal growth. Spanning 3,716 square meters across two dedicated floors of indoor-outdoor space within the Rosewood, Asaya Hong Kong provides an experience that is uniquely tailored to each guest. Offerings include physical therapies, lifestyle and nutrition coaching, educational wellness programs, fitness activities, and specialised healing treatments. Two Asaya Lodges offer wellness-focused accommodations, complemented by 11 treatment rooms and an outdoor swimming pool with stunning harbour views.
Quick facts about Rosewood Hong Kong:
- Direct link to MTR station
- Star Ferry: 5-minute walk
- China Ferry Terminal: 3 minutes by car
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal: 20 minutes by car
- Airport Express: 10 minutes by car
- Airport: 30 minutes by car
Address: Rosewood Hong Kong. Victoria Dockside. 18 Salisbury Road. Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon. Hong Kong
rosewoodhotels.com
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