The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong
More photosOpened in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong is affectionately known as the “Grande Dame of the Far East.” As the flagship property of The Peninsula Hotels group, this Tsim Sha Tsui landmark remains a symbol of colonial-era grandeur combined with modern luxury. Its distinctive Italianate architecture has made it an iconic fixture of the Kowloon waterfront for nearly a century.
The hotel is famous for its bespoke fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms, all painted in a signature “Peninsula green.” Beyond the cars, it is the only hotel in the city featuring twin helipads, allowing guests to arrive via private helicopter. Inside, the grand lobby is legendary, hosting a daily afternoon tea service accompanied by a live string quartet—a tradition that has defined the hotel’s atmosphere for generations.
Dining is a major highlight, with celebrated venues like Gaddi’s, often cited as one of the finest French restaurants in the region, and Spring Moon, which is sometimes credited with inventing the now-ubiquitous XO sauce. The property also houses an exclusive shopping arcade filled with top-tier luxury boutiques, offering a refined escape from the bustling city streets.
Its prime location puts you within walking distance of some of Hong Kong’s best cultural attractions. You are just steps away from the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, which offers the best vantage point for the nightly “Symphony of Lights” show across Victoria Harbour. With the Star Ferry pier nearby, the entire city feels incredibly accessible from this historic base.
Expert reviews
“Lording it over the southern tip of Kowloon, Hong Kong’s finest hotel exudes colonial elegance. Many rooms in the 20-storey annexe offer spectacular harbour views; in the original building you’ll have to make do with the glorious interiors.”
“This is Hong Kong’s legendary grand dame, built in 1928 to accommodate overland train passengers traveling through China and disembarking at nearby Kowloon Station. Yet the hotel is also stunningly up to date, with room renovations completed in 2013 that make it one of the most high-tech accommodations in the world.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Hong Kong.
“You know you’re somewhere special when pillbox-hatted pageboys politely whisk open double-front doors to reveal an airy lobby with soaring ceilings. And so it is at The Peninsula Hong Kong, the city’s oldest hotel (opened in 1928).”
“Although the Pen, established in 1928, is the Grand Old Lady of Hong Kong’s hotels there’s nothing fusty about her. With a helipad on the roof and a tea-time orchestra in the lobby, it stylishly combine the city’s past and its high-speed present.”
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