Reliving old dreams in Hong Kong, the Kowloon City View Suite at the Regal Kowloon Hotel

A one-liner for those who want to save data: The Regal Kowloon, returning to its roots, is near perfect in every aspect except for the slightly inferior rooms. The slightly inferior rooms are a common issue among all hotels in Hong Kong. Specifically for the Regal Kowloon, which is situated in a building that will soon be a heritage site, it's impossible to make major changes to the exterior and internal structure. Problems inherited from aesthetics of decades past, such as low ceilings and dim corridors, cannot be fundamentally solved, even with the most ingenious efforts. One can only appreciate it from a different perspective, enjoying the old Hong Kong style. Although I used a suite voucher, I could only upgrade to the Kowloon City View, which is jokingly referred to as the view of the Construction Bank. The 40-plus square meters can fit a living room, a bedroom, and a reasonably spacious bathroom, indeed reflecting the designer's skill. Apart from the obvious flaw of the shower area lacking a door, there are many shining details in other aspects that are worth learning from by peers. The couch by the window in the living room can comfortably sleep one more person. The drawers are equipped with charging adapters. The welcome gift includes three kinds of local specialty snacks. Upon opening the bed, you'll receive small samples of eye cream and night cream from Pei Li Kang. The abundant Mini bar is free except for a few alcoholic items. There are as many as nine capsules of coffee that you can't finish in a day. And there's the ugly but highly practical double bathtub. The public area's decor also has a feel of reliving old Hong Kong dreams. Traditional Chinese screens and gold semi-transparent partitions, circular floral and bird patterns with Mediterranean repetitive geometric decorations, and the changing light and shadows in the lobby and elevator area, all continue to write the mixed Eastern and Western culture of Hong Kong style, subtle and lingering, exotic and enchanting. The executive lounge, named Regal Club, is hidden on the second floor. It's open from early morning to late evening, providing breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and coffee and tea all day. Both the products and services are impeccable. The sandwiches for afternoon tea are delicious. Remember to pair them with Regal's homemade white peach cold brew tea. On the third floor, there is a 24-hour gym with a slightly oppressive atmosphere, and an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub with great aesthetics, operating from early morning to sunset. I recommend going in the early morning, when the misty vapors reveal the graceful silhouette of Victoria Harbour. The next day's breakfast is arranged at the Harbour Restaurant downstairs, facing the Avenue of Stars in Victoria Harbour, with an unbeatable view. The scale is not large, but it offers a full range of Chinese and Western options, and the quality is outstanding. The curry beef brisket noodles, croissants, and yogurt are not to be missed. Next door, the Black II Regal Kowloon needs to be booked at least one day in advance. Unfortunately, this time coincided with the Dragon Boat Water event. Getting off at West Kowloon Station, it's just one subway stop to Tsim Sha Tsui East, exit J to enter K11, and on the second floor, there is an inconspicuous side door that leads directly to the hotel lobby. No need for an umbrella, quite convenient. Also, due to the heavy rain, I was trapped in the hotel for 24 hours, repeatedly going in and out of the lounge, eating, drinking, and sleeping, which also made the special trip worthwhile. Room Information: Room number: 1139 Official website name: Kowloon View Suite Area: 43 square meters Mattress: Simmons TV: Samsung Shower and metal fittings: Grohe Bathtub: Claybrook Toilet: Manual TOTO Hairdryer: Panasonic Amenities: Large bottles of Pei Li Kang Electric kettle: Delonghi Teacups: Narumi Tea bags: Teacha Coffee machine: Nespresso Coffee capsules: Nespresso, 9 capsules Bottled water: Nordaq Mini bar: Non-alcoholic free