Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)
Grand has no limits
Harbour Grand Kowloon is revamping its entire offering for a superlative experience
With stylish guestrooms, a spectacular rooftop pool and the only bar and terrace on Victoria Harbour, Harbour Grand Kowloon has everything you need for a memorable stay… but things are about to get even better, as the hotel undergoes a total transformation. First to be completed is the stylish new lobby, which boasts smart new reception facilities and an exquisite centrepiece named the “Prisms of Light” – a giant 15-metre chandelier glittering with 150,000 Swarovski Element Strass crystals. This bold statement of contemporary style and elegance offers a grand welcome and sets the tone for the hotel’s revamp.
Two of the hotel’s dining outlets are also complete. Waterfront Bar & Terrace has kept its sensational harbour backdrop and gained a fresh new look. The gorgeous outdoor patio has proven a particular hit with the after-work crowd and for private events, while the sunlit Corner Café has also had a quiet makeover to offer a bright spot for premium coffee and homemade pastries and snacks.
At the end of 2018, the next phase is to be revealed. A new extension will comprise 360 new guest rooms and suites – bringing the hotel’s total inventory to over 900, plus a late departure lounge and new meeting facilities that will double the current offering.
A number of new rooms and suites will be available in the new wing, including: Tower Harbourview rooms, with amazing panoramic harbour views; and Tower Cityview rooms, offering a large window into the vibrant Whampoa cityscape. All rooms will come with contemporary furniture, elegant marble bathrooms and modern facilities that reflect a sense of polished style and refinement.
Also in the new extension will be the highly anticipated late departure lounge, giving all guests an enhanced level of service and a dedicated space to relax and refresh prior to their late night flight home.
A new conference centre will also be unveiled, doubling the hotel’s meeting and event space to 1,800 sqm. The additional rooms will complement the existing Grand Ballroom and pre-function area, capable of hosting events up to 600, and cement the hotel’s leading reputation in Hong Kong, one of the hottest conference hubs in Southeast Asia.
In 2019, the renovation effort ramps up for a mighty finale, with attention turned to the hotel’s remaining 555 rooms, restaurants and existing event spaces.
For those in town on business, Harbour Grand Kowloon offers a convenient base, as well as an attractive one. The hotel is just steps away from the Whampoa MTR station and a few minutes to bustling Tsim Sha Tsui – with a complimentary hotel shuttle bus to make things even easier. Harbour Grand Kowloon, 20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon (MTR Whampoa Station, Exit D2); tel: +852 2621 3188; www.harbourgrand.com