Maritime-inspired Kimpton hotel to open in Tsim Sha Tsui in September

Each room offers sea views of both eastern and western stretches of Victoria Harbour.

Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, a hotel inspired by the city’s maritime history, is set to open in September, offering guests a blend of heritage and modern luxury.

The V-shaped hotel—the biggest in the Kimpton portfolio—rises above the historic Mariner’s Club, established in 1967, integrating a reconstructed sailors’ lounge with contemporary rooms spanning floors nine to 42.

Every room of the hotel, which is owned by Hong Kong-based Empire Group Holdings Ltd. and operated by UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group Plc, offers sea views of both eastern and western stretches of Victoria Harbour, making it the city’s first property with this feature.

“Our hotel is a one-of-a-kind reflection of Hong Kong itself, combining the city’s maritime history with modern energy,” Mike Robinson, general manager at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui, told Hong Kong Business.

Artworks throughout the hotel, including “Whatever Floats Your Boat” by Swiss-born, Hong Kong–raised artist Julie Progin, and wave-patterned ceilings in elevator lobbies reinforce the maritime theme. The rooftop features a 20-metre infinity pool in nautical style, overlooking Victoria Harbour.

The hotel is the first Kimpton property in Hong Kong and the 82nd globally. It has 495 rooms and suites, ranging from 28-square-metre Essential Rooms with East Sea or Sunrise views, 34-square-metre Premium Rooms overlooking Victoria or Central Harbour, to 68-square-metre Kimpton Harbour Suites, some with private balconies.

Average nightly rates start at about $2,400 for Essential Rooms, $2,700 for Premium Rooms, and $5,500 for Harbour Suites.

Guests can access Hong Kong’s first 24-hour, 200-square-metre fitness centre offering HYROX training, which combines running and functional workouts. A hiking program allows guests to explore curated trails and green spaces across the city.

The hotel has five dining and bar options. Hillside offers all-day Cantonese cuisine inspired by traditional open-air food stalls, whilst JĪJĀ, opening later this year, will provide high-end dining led by two-Michelin-starred chef Vicky Lau.

Bars Swim Club and High Dive serve cocktails infused with local flavours. Birdsong café hosts a nightly social hour with free snacks and drinks and views of the harbour.

“We position ourselves as an urban resort, serving both tourists and local residents,” Robinson said in an emailed reply to questions. 

“Our hotel is not only a destination for visitors, but also a place where Hong Kongers can feel at home.”

Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui aims to combine luxury accommodation, heritage-inspired design, and curated experiences to offer guests a unique living experience in Hong Kong.