A FIRST GLIMPSE AT THE WHOLLY REIMAGINED REGENT HONG KONG BY VISIONARY DESIGNER CHI WING LO (China)
As it starts preparing for its grand reopening in June 2023, Regent Hong Kong shares the first glimpse of its stunning transformation. |
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A FIRST GLIMPSE AT THE WHOLLY REIMAGINED REGENT HONG KONG BY VISIONARY DESIGNER CHI WING LO (China)
As it starts preparing for its grand reopening in June 2023, Regent Hong Kong shares the first glimpse of its stunning transformation. |
Category: Asia Pacific - China - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2023-02-27
Set on the edge of the majestic Victoria Harbour, the legendary hotel called on visionary Hong Kong-born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo to create a design language integrating storied heritage, serene aesthetics, and the Regent signature Beauty of Contrasts.
Regent Hotels & Resorts joined IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection in 2018.
For two years, work was undertaken to reimagine a new era for the brand as a storied and heritage luxury icon, building on its founding ambition to take modern luxury to new heights.
Regent Hong Kong brings these new brand foundations to life through daring design, innovative restaurants and bars, and immersive experiences underpinned by service that works behind the scenes to create an endless sense of calm to enable uplifting experiences.
Revered for his considered, meticulous approach balancing tactile materials and the most skilled artisans, Chi Wing Lo and his team brought over 30 years of architecture, interior and furniture design to their very first hotel project.
The design beautifully juxtaposes the most spectacular views of bustling Victoria Harbour, with serene interiors layered with textured materials and quietly decadent touches.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President Global Marketing for Luxury Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “This is a moment, a true moment, for both the Regent brand and also especially for Regent Hong Kong. The aura of the new Regent Hong Kong, its genius loci, has the magic to distinguish an urban oasis from a soundproof chamber, a retreat from a lodging, a haven from a hotel. Chi Wing Lo has encapsulated the Regent vision to create something different and unique – a design that can represent Hong Kong and create a sense of serenity, contrast and balance within the city. Regent Hong Kong is a true flagship for the brand.”
This opening of Regent Hong Kong marks an exciting addition to the over 450 hotels already within IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, one of the largest in the world.
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Guests at Regent Hong Kong will discover a rare urban sanctuary on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Founded in 1970 to become the epitome of modern luxury, the vision of Regent Hotels & Resorts culminated in 1980 with the landmark opening of Regent Hong Kong.
True to its pioneering purpose and inspired by the beauty of contrasts, the hotel embraces the creative philosophy of Chi Wing Lo and draws inspiration from the creative tension between serenity and stimulation to heighten the senses, which comes to life with bold design, uplifting service and novel, tailored experiences.
Classic Harbourview Room – a Personal Haven of tranquillity worth waiting for
Amidst relaxing tones and meticulously chosen details, Regent Hong Kong is peppered with signature Personal Havens – nestled, personalised spaces designed to inspire indulgent moments and unique experiences.
To celebrate the brand’s approach to framed views, the splendour of the harbour is augmented with textured ceilings, custom-design furniture and careful compositions so as to invite guests’ contemplations from Regent Hong Kong’s unrivalled setting.
One such example is the layered scene offered in guestrooms where purposefully positioned mirrored sliding doors reflect the vibrant waterfront, focusing the viewer’s eye on the spectacular cityscape.
Chi Wing Lo said: “A beautiful view without a special vantage is merely a postcard anyone can buy; a view without a frame is simply a view that has not passed through the eyes’ lens. With this in mind, Framed Views of the harbour take centre stage in a multitude of interpretations. The Oasis Bathroom is a sanctuary for the senses, with the bath experience reimagined as an art form.”
Chi Wing Lo’s design contributes to the contemplative spaciousness of the guestrooms, with walls minimised to create an open plan layout. In select harbour-view rooms, a sliding door opens to reveal the spectacular view of the harbour from the curved, free-standing soaking tub.
In others, a unique moongate design of Nero African granite leads to a one-of-a-kind bath and shower experience. The curtainless shower provides a sense of spaciousness and the AXOR overhead showerhead with rain flow, and mono modes to revitalize and invigorate.
The use of flamed and brushed granite, natural oak, split cut "illusive" granite accents, honed Calcutta vanity counters, and furniture-style washbasins all come together to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility to make every bathroom a true oasis and a personal haven within each guest room.
Chi Wing Lo added: “A guestroom that evokes contemplation cannot be ‘loud,’ nor should its finishes, colour or elements be fighting for dominance amongst themselves. The sound of tranquillity is a symphony of silence played by the soft-tone carpet, the harmonic furniture, the diminishing echo from the patterned mirror, the rhythmic vaulted ceiling, few clear but melodic and reticent details…and fine craftsmanship in wood, leather, fabric, glass and stone.”
Regent Hong Kong’s dining destinations soft-launched in December.
Since then, guests have been able to rediscover the decadently indulgent restaurants that Regent was renowned for, with each restaurant bringing back not only all-time favourites and refreshed classics, but also new immersive culinary journeys that go beyond the excellence of the cuisine itself with sensory encounters inspired by Hong Kong's rich culture and art.
The iconic restaurants at Regent Hong Kong include:
- The Steak House: The ultimate haven for meat and wine lovers featuring curated selections of the finest meat from around the world, perfectly seared on the original charcoal grill, with an elaborate salad bar and wine list featuring some of the world’s best wines with big bottle vintages, from Magnum and Jeroboam to Balthazar and Nebuchadnezzar.
- Harbourside: A vibrant immersive buffet experience, transporting guests to the world’s local markets, with a focus on Asian and Western cuisine.
- Lobby Lounge: A captivating oasis with awe-inspiring views of Victoria Harbour, the quintessential meeting place for afternoon tea, with origin coffees and a selection of Chinese and Western teas and Regent’s famous day to evening champagne ritual featuring selections from small Champagne Houses.
At the same time, two Michelin Star Yan Toh Heen, which remained open during the renovation period, has also made a return – back to its treasured original name, Lai Ching Heen, from when it first opened in 1984, meaning “Regent scenic pavilion” in Cantonese, while continuing to offer exquisite Cantonese dishes that blend tradition with modern flair.
Regent Hong Kong now joins Regent Chongqing, Regent Shanghai, Regent Phu Quoc and the soon-to-open Carlton Cannes – A Regent Hotel in crafting the most refined experiences for modern luxury trendsetters.
Regent Phu Quoc in Vietnam opened in April 2022, becoming the first new-build Regent to open following the brand’s new repositioning.
Regent Hong Kong returns to Victoria Harbour after a full renovation and is set to be closely followed by the opening of Regent Bali Canggu in late 2023. Regent hotels are poised to open in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kyoto and Sanya within the next few years.
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About Chi Wing Lo
A master of architecture, sculpture, and interior and furniture design, Chi Wing Lo is celebrated not only in the field of contemporary Italian design but globally for his impressive body of work which evokes a deep thoughtfulness, gracefulness of form and meticulousness in detail. The Hong Kong-born architect and designer has spent the past 30 years living in the United States, Greece and Italy, including 20 years as art director of luxury Italian brand Giorgetti. His own collection, Dimensione Chi Wing Lo (or "the world of Chi Wing Lo"), in collaboration with Italy's Maroni, features furniture conceived and made in Italy under his close direction, with each piece combining unique design, superb craftsmanship and innovative use of materials. His designs are simple and versatile, with a unique sense of ingenuity and a distinct yet timeless aesthetic. As per Lo, “Timelessness in design is elusive, but is best described as objects that appear to embody past, present, and future – the three domains of our existence.” Throughout his architectural career, Lo has designed exclusive private residences around the world. Regent Hong Kong is his first hotel project.
About Regent Hotels & Resorts
Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent Hotels & Resorts for nearly half a century. Born in 1970, our collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that spark stories and charm even the most seasoned of travellers. Regent Hotels & Resorts hotels are located in some of the globe’s most inspiring must-see destinations, from urban streetscapes rich in culture to ports with breath-taking seaside views. An invitation to life’s most scenic moments. Regent hotels are amongst the most well-known luxury hotels in the world, with seven open hotels including the exclusive Regent Phu Quoc, Regent Chongqing, Regent Shanghai, and Regent Porto Montenegro. Nine further properties are due to open in the next five years in Cannes, Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Sanya, Shenzhen, Jeddah and Kyoto.
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