The Royal Garden Kowloon East targets families and pet owners

Standard rooms cost $1,400, villas $2,500–$3,000, and suites $4,000–$5,000.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ The Royal Garden Kowloon East in Tseung Kwan O is targeting families, multi-generation travellers, and guests with pets by offering bigger rooms, family-friendly layouts, and outdoor spaces.

General Manager Johnny Cheung said the hotel’s advantage lies in its spacious rooms and calmer environment. “Our big competitive advantage is larger room sizes, fully renovated spaces, and calm, relaxed setups—not only inside the hotel rooms but also in the surrounding areas,” he told Hong Kong Business.

Rooms range from 388 sq ft for standard units to 1,000 sq ft for suites. The hotel offers interconnecting suites for grandparents, parents, and children, bunk-bed layouts for kids, and “Family Fortress” rooms that can house two to three generations.

Terrace suites include private outdoor areas suitable for small business meetings or entertaining guests.

“Business travellers… want comfort while keeping up with work,” Cheung said via Zoom.

Room rates start at $1,400 for standard rooms, $2,500–$3,000 for villas, and $4,000–$5,000 for suites,

The hotel is undergoing phased renovations that began in June last year. The first phase, completed in December, covered the lobby, function rooms, and a third of the rooms.

The second phase finished in March, and the final phase, from April to July, will complete the remaining rooms and reopen the rooftop Italian restaurant, Ponentino.

Cheung said the restaurant blends classic Italian cuisine with modern touches aimed at younger diners.

Tseung Kwan O has evolved into a mature district with about 600,000 residents, government offices including the Immigration Department, and several shopping malls connected by covered walkways.

Sports and education facilities such as the Hong Kong Velodrome and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are nearby, whilst outdoor destinations like Sai Kung and the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark remain easily accessible.

The hotel is adjacent to an MTR station, and shuttle services connect it to the Express Train station and Tsim Sha Tsui. Cheung said this makes the location convenient for both international and local travellers.

Pet-friendly facilities are another draw. “Many hotels offer pet-friendly rooms, but guests still lack space to walk around and spend time with their pets. Tseung Kwan O naturally has more space,” Cheung said, adding that developments nearby would improve the experience for travellers with pets.

The hotel has adjusted to changing guest behaviours post-pandemic, focusing on comfort and practicality rather than a busy, traditional hotel experience.

Cheung noted that staycations and family trips have grown in popularity, whilst overseas visitors now seek quieter areas outside central Hong Kong.

Despite renovations, Cheung said demand remains strong.

“We are almost full every day. Even during renovation, we aim for occupancy close to 90%,” he said, reflecting steady interest in the hotel’s larger rooms, multi-generation layouts, and pet-friendly amenities.