The Regal Riverside Hotel is located in Shatin, within walking distance of New Town Shopping Plaza and close to the Sha Tin MTR station.This hotel offers a range of guestrooms with amenities including LCD TVs, mini bars and hairdryers. Some rooms offer views of the river.This Hong Kong hotel offers a range of function spaces which are suitable for celebrations, meetings, weddings and other events.Eight restaurants and two bars are also located on the premises and serve Cantonese, Italian, Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisines.Recreational options include a fitness center, a sauna, a steam room, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
"Hotels in Hong Kong are generally quite expensive with small rooms. I opted for this one primarily because its mid-range price point aligned well with my budget. The room itself wasn't small and felt quite spacious.
The hotel boasts a good location. It's about a 15-minute walk from Sha Tin MTR station. Alternatively, if you prefer not to walk, several bus routes from Sha Tin station stop directly in front of the hotel, which is just one stop away.
The hotel facilities are a bit dated, so don't set your expectations too high; it doesn't even compare to a typical 3-star hotel in mainland China. However, given Hong Kong's prices, this hotel offers pretty good value for money.
My room only had a bathtub, no separate shower, which was a bit inconvenient as I usually shower. Interestingly, a smaller room I booked also had a shower. So, I'd recommend contacting the hotel directly when booking to clarify the room type and amenities.
The hotel offers pleasant views from the room, overlooking both mountains and a river – truly beautiful and refreshing.
Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. While the selection isn't extensive, it includes staples like bread, fried noodles, fried vermicelli, sausages, eggs, yogurt porridge, and siumai. Beverages like coffee, tea, and juice are also available. The food was prepared cleanly, and it was sufficient to fill you up.
Both check-in and check-out processes were very quick, especially check-out, where you simply drop your room key card into a designated box.
I had a relatively long stay in Hong Kong this time. For day trips, I found it very convenient to catch buses directly from the hotel entrance. Bus 81c takes you straight to Tsim Sha Tsui, and if you're heading to Sai Kung, the 299x route is direct. I visited Sai Kung for the first time on this trip to see the sea and islands, and the water was exceptionally clean. I highly recommend taking a bus from the hotel entrance; it's only about a 30-minute ride.
New Town Plaza at Sha Tin station also offers a wide range of shops and some excellent dining options. All in all, this hotel provides good value for money."