The Kowloon Hotel is located at 19–21 Nathan Road, in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, and East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station is just a hundred feet (about thirty meters) from the entrance. It’s a large hotel with 736 rooms, and its main selling point isn’t luxury but location: Victoria Harbour, Harbour City shopping mall, and K11 Musea museum are all within walking distance. Rooms are compact: ranging from 18 m² in superior rooms to 42–43 m² in suites, with some offering sea views, especially on the higher floors. A butler service is available around the clock, and there’s a bar with a view on the second floor. Guests praise the self-service breakfast. This is an option for those traveling to Hong Kong for shopping, waterfront walks, and dinners, and who prioritize easy access to the MTR over spacious rooms.

Tsim Sha Tsui: Waterfront, Harbour City & Nathan Road

Tsim Sha Tsui is the tourist heart of Kowloon. From East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, lines run to various districts, and West Kowloon Station is conveniently accessible by MTR. It’s a walk to Victoria Harbour, the Avenue of Stars, Harbour City (Gateway Mall) shopping center, and K11 Musea. Nearby are Chungking Mansions and the Hong Kong Coliseum. In the evening, the waterfront offers the famous view of Hong Kong Island.

  • Victoria Harbour — a waterfront promenade and views of skyscrapers.
  • Avenue of Stars — a walk along the harbor with stars immortalized in brass.
  • Harbour City — a large shopping mall.
  • K11 Musea — a retail and cultural destination.

Travel tip: For the evening Symphony of Lights show over Victoria Harbour, arrive on the waterfront about half an hour before it starts – places fill up quickly. Hong Kong is humid and hot in summer, so pop into shopping malls more often. You can cross the harbor on the historic Star Ferry. The waterfront is quiet and beautiful in the morning, but crowded with tourists by evening, so plan your walk accordingly. If you’re visiting Hong Kong for the first time, it’s convenient to divide your days: one day for Kowloon and Nathan Road, a second for Hong Kong Island via MTR, and a third for further explorations.

Butler Service, Bar & Tea Room

The hotel has a restaurant, cafe, bar, business center, conference rooms, currency exchange, car rental, and taxi ordering services. There’s also luggage storage, a safe, bellhop service, and 24-hour butler service, as well as laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing facilities. A non-smoking floor, lobby bar, and room service complete the amenities. Children’s slippers are provided, and wedding planning services are available.

  • 24-hour butler service
  • Restaurant, cafe & lobby bar
  • A bar on the second floor with a view
  • Business center and currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services

Rooms

Superior Room – 18 m², Deluxe – 21–22 m², partial sea view room – 21–22 m², Suite – 42–43 m² with a sea view.

Harbour View

The higher the floor, the better the view; some rooms have a partial sea view.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Upgraded Room — 18 sq m, 1 double bed, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, writing desk, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Deluxe Room — 21 — 22 m², One double bed or two twin beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, writing desk, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Room with partial sea view — 21 — 22 m², One double bed or two twin beds, view: view of the sea. In the room: shower gel, writing desk, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Luxury — 42–43 m², One double bed or two twin beds, view: view of the sea. In the room: shower gel, sofa, writing desk, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe.

Tea in Traditional Style and Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is served buffet style, and guests describe the selection as generous. The restaurant serves traditional dishes, and the tea service creates an atmosphere of old Hong Kong. There’s a bar with excellent cocktails and a view on the second floor.

Nearby are dozens of cha chaan teng cafes serving milk tea, dim sum, and pineapple buns. Dinner on Nathan Road can be found to suit any budget. After dinner, it’s nice to walk along the promenade and return to the hotel by metro, which is a hundred feet from the entrance.

The Kowloon Hotel: Pros & Cons

What Guests Appreciate

  • Subway station within a minute of the entrance.
  • Victoria Harbour, Harbour City and K11 within walking distance.
  • 24-hour concierge service.
  • A bar on the second floor with a view.
  • Rooms with partial sea views.

Things to Know in Advance

  • Rooms are compact, from 18 m².
  • The lively neighborhood can be noisy in the evening.
  • Not every room has a sea view.
  • There is no pool at the hotel.

What Guests Mention

People most often write about the convenient location, the concierge service, the harbour view and the breakfast. Criticism relates to the size of the rooms.

How to Book The Kowloon Hotel

If you want a sea view, choose the appropriate category. Then enter your dates in the “Where to book” block – bookings are made in rubles.