Hotel ICON, hotel located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Hotel ICON is a modern property in Tsim Sha Tsui East with 262 rooms and suites that feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views toward Victoria Harbour and the city skyline. Rooms include rainfall showers, separate bathtubs, free minibars, and in-room smartphones for guest use during their stay.
The hotel opened in 2011 as a project by Hong Kong Polytechnic University to create a training and educational facility for hospitality students. The design reflects the connection between practical hotel operations and academic learning in the fields of tourism and management.
The hotel operates as a training ground for students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management. The building was designed by international architects and artists who incorporated their creative vision throughout the space, making it feel like a working design studio.
Access to the hotel requires walking through the metro station for about 10 minutes, as it sits outside the city center, though this can be less convenient during rush hours. The location provides easy connections to Hung Hom MTR Station and the airport, which is roughly 30 minutes away by car, making onward travel across Hong Kong straightforward.
The lobby features one of Asia's largest vertical gardens, designed by French botanist Patrick Blanc, which fills the entrance with living plants and creates a fresh feeling as you walk through the doors. This botanical installation spans multiple levels and offers visitors an unexpected glimpse into how nature can be woven into modern urban hotel design.
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