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How Cleanliness Became a Marketing Priority
Richard Hatter shares his insights on the importance of safety and how cleanliness became a marketing priority amid the pandemic.
FOODIE
Finding the Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong
The iconic local confection you simply can’t miss out on: Hong Kong egg tarts. Join Hotel ICON as we get our hands on the best egg tarts in Hong Kong.
ART & CULTURE
Finding Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Galleries in Hong Kong
Looking for a contemporary art gallery in Hong Kong? Discover why Hong Kong exhibitions have made this city a cultural powerhouse of the international art scene.
ICON GUIDE
Unlike Any Other Christmas in Hong Kong 2020
Unlike any other Christmas periods in Hong Kong due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Hong Kong as a resilient city, shops and merchants are not yet giving up on the festive practices of putting up Christmas decorations, lights and events.
OTHERS
Clean, safe surfaces: Our airDefender™ Surface Coating Hygiene Project
We are pleased to announce with the latest precautionary measures that apply to the hotel - airDefender™ antiviral coating works performed on the premises, utilising technology that inhibits bacteria and virus growth.
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Hotel ICON celebrates the best in hospitality with TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2020
We’re pleased to announce that Hotel ICON is a proud recipient of the TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Awards 2020!
OTHERS
Feel the magnificent sound of music with KEF
Whether you enjoy classical music melodies or dancing to the beat of Top 40 hits, you can feel the magnificent sound of music at Hotel ICON with KEF’s superior high-resolution sound quality speakers that satisfy everyone’s audio needs.
OTHERS
UV light and room seal hygiene practices
Richard Hatter shares his insights on incremental investment on hygiene, health care technology and hotel ICON’s health care innovation progression.
OTHERS
HOTEL ICON RETAINS FOUR-STAR RATING FROM THE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE 2020 STAR AWARD
Earning the distinctive accolade for six years in a row,
Hotel ICON is named one of the top 16 luxury hotels and
one of the eight four-star properties in Hong Kong
ART & CULTURE
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong: Overview of Weather, Climate and Seasons
Looking for the best time to visit Hong Kong? Here is all you need to know about the Hong Kong climate so you can find the perfect Hong Kong season to plan your holiday!
ICON GUIDE
How to Bargain like a Pro: Negotiation Tips in Ladies Market Hong Kong
Want to bargain like a pro? Read more for some handy negotiation tips for when you go to the ladies market in Hong Kong.
OTHERS
Real-world training? Hong Kong students are getting it
The traditional education model in Hong Kong saw a one-size-fits-all approach where students were required to listen and not question. As times have changed, so too has the way we educate.
OTHERS
An Interview with General Manager Finalist Richard Hatter - Hotelier Awards 2018
Having led an expat life since he was two years old, Hotel ICON's General Manager Richard Hatter learned the value and distinct skills of being a “Third Culture Kid” in the hospitality industry.
FOODIE
MUST TRY: 10 THINGS TO ORDER AT A HONG KONG DIM SUM RESTAURANT
Did you know that the phrase "Dim Sum" actually means 'touch heart'? Together with his team, Hotel ICON's Assistant Chief Concierge Howard Lee introduces several sweet and savoury dishes one should order at a dim sum restaurant.
FOODIE
7 Drinks to Fit Your Mood
If you’re unsure what to get at a bar, you should consider consulting this list. With research done by our curious Communications team coupled with recommendations from our expert bartender, we are going to dissect your emotions to its core and prescribe
ART & CULTURE
Baby’s 100 Days Past to Present In Brief
Why baby’s 100 days celebration? How is it practised traditionally in Asian countries such as China, Japan and Korea? How are the millennials driving the evolution of this special day? We are about to find out in this article.
ART & CULTURE
Things to keep in mind when dining at a local restaurant
A compilation of important things to keep in mind when dining at a local restaurant for a quintessential, authentic dining experience!
FOODIE
MUST TRY: 8 Quintessentially Hong Kong Street Snacks
The city which never sleeps also happen to be one that never stops eating! In this article, Executive Chef, Philip Leung presents 8 of his favourite street snacks that are quintessentially Hong Kong.
ICON GUIDE
Beyond the Urban Jungle
For a place so renowned for its urban density, Hong Kong has surprisingly a lot to offer for getting back into nature. Read on and explore Hong Kong's hidden gems and captivating landscapes.
OTHERS
10 Ways to Save the Environment
Oceans are acidifying, temperatures are rising and climate change is unequivocal.
It's time to change it.
It's time to change it.
INNOVATIONS
General Manager Richard Hatter:
How Hotel ICON is Leading
Hong Kong’s Sustainable Travel
The general manager sheds light on his determination and passion in driving and sharing knowledge in sustainability in the hospitality industry
INNOVATIONS
Patrick Blanc: The Pioneer of Living Walls
A vertical garden brings nature into a building, and the feature is a definite design trend. In this article, SCMP talks to Blanc, who has spent the past 40 years evolving his skills about his magical creations.
FOODIE
Triple Wins at The Market
Three is the magic number! In May, The Market was awarded Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame, Openrice’s Best Buffet Award and Best Restaurant in Tsim Tsa Tsui awards. Congratulations, team. We raise our glasses to you
INNOVATIONS
Pastry Guru Happy to Share his Secrets
The biggest challenge for hoteliers has been recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest talent. What makes the process even more challenging are the changing needs and attitudes of next-generation leaders. Hotelsmag recent article, 20 under 40, e
FOODIE
Hotel ICON: First Hotel to launch The Impossible Burger outside the U.S.
Innovative hospitality thought leader Hotel ICON partners the Impossible Foods as the first hotel outside its home market of U.S. to launch the Impossible Burger.
INNOVATIONS
Hotel ICON Turns to IDeaS for Best-Practice Revenue Management CapabilitiesHotel ICON: First in Hong
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services, announced their reformed relationship as the revenue management technology provider of choice for Hong Kong’s upscale and award-winning Hotel ICON.
INNOVATIONS
Carry on, Jeeves
Named after the famous P.G. Wodehouse character, Hotel ICON's own robot butler Jeeves is used to enhance productivity in many areas of the hotel. Read on for highlights of Asian Hotels & Catering Times' article.
OTHERS
Hotel ICON is pioneering sustainability within hotels in Hong Kong
You may know Hotel ICON for its convenient positioning on the harbourfront, cutting-edge design or great restaurants within, but you may not know about the sustainable hospitality solutions this clever and forward-thinking hotel is also pioneering.
ICON GUIDE
GETTING AROUND TOWN – ICON STYLE
Hong Kong’s vibrant metropolis is buzzing with dynamic dining, shopping and cultural activities. To help you maximise every minute of your visit, we’ve put together some tips and tricks that will have you zipping around town like a local in no time!
ART & CULTURE
SIP AND SAVOUR YOUR ART OUT AT HOTEL ICON
As Arts Month brushes into town, Hotel ICON - a hotel, created, decorated, and populated by iconic designers and innovators - is excited to feature the some collaborations.
FOODIE
Pastry Chef Danny Ho Hailed As China’s “Durian Prince”
Hotel ICON’s acclaimed Pastry Chef Danny Ho is well loved among Hong Kong locals, but his popularity is now crossing international borders with a large and rapidly increasing fan base in China.
ICON GUIDE
ICON Guide
Exploring Hung Hom
Hop on over to this history-filled ‘hood for a classic cinema, a traditional temple, and authentic local restaurants where you will discover the true flavours of Hong Kong.
ICON GUIDE
ICON Guide
Exploring Tsim Sha Tsui
Skip the tourist traps and uncover the serene side of bright and bustling Tsim Sha Tsui.
ICON GUIDE
ICON Guide
Exploring Mong Kok
Everything imaginable is sold in this high-energy shopping area, from the hottest new electronics to handmade jewellery and kitschy souvenirs.
ICON GUIDE
ICON Guide
Exploring Sham Shui Po
Explore historic Sham Shui Po to witness the dramatic transformations that have characterised the history of Kowloon, plus, discover some fantastic local food spots and the most beautiful beads, fabrics and ribbons in town.
INNOVATIONS
WIT Hospitality 2018
Theme: BETTER HOSPITALITY
On 20 March, Hotel ICON will play host to the WIT Hospitality 2018 Conference with the theme "Better Hospitality."
INNOVATIONS
HOTEL ICON GOES STRAW-LESS
To limit the use of straws, and protect the environment, Hotel ICON has become the latest hotel to announce that it has ended the customary serving of plastic straws to guests.
OTHERS
The Hotel Industry Reigns in Hong Kong
As a research and teaching hotel, which is also a learning facility associated with the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hotel ICON continually embraces the ideas of both the freshest young minds and the most seasoned hoteliers.
OTHERS
Hotel ICON Wins 2017 PATA Grand Award
Hotel ICON is honoured to be the first Hong Kong hotel to win the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)
Grand Award for Education and Training.
INNOVATIONS
Green Travel Makes Headlines In 2018
With Hotel ICON at the forefront of the industry’s environmental practices, traveling green has never been easier, more stylish, and more fun!
INNOVATIONS
HOTEL ICON LAUNCHES ‘CLUB AND SUITE’ ONLINE AUCTION UPGRADES
Innovation thought leader in hospitality management Hotel ICON, supported by UPSELL GURU is inviting ‘book direct’ guests to bid online for room upgrades prior to their arrivals, to enhance the guest’s experience.
INNOVATIONS
Spotlight on Hotel ICON in the Institute of Hospitality Annual Research Report 2018
A report featuring Hotel ICON and its uniqueness were published on Institute of Hospitality's annual research report 2018 by Richard Hatter, Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Hong Kong Branch, and General Manager of Hotel ICON.
OTHERS
We Love to Care! Our Stellar Team Goes the Extra Mile in Style
Think today’s top technology execs have seen it all? Think again! Hotel ICON’s creative and thoughtful concierge team managed to surprise a lovely guest from popular social media and marketing platform Hootsuite with a #wowmoment.
OTHERS
Hotel ICON Awarded “Best Hotel Wedding Banquet in Kowloon”
Dreaming of an extravagant fairy-tale wedding with avant-garde décor? Or perhaps an intimate ceremony with loved ones? We are very proud of your commitment to love and we think you deserve the wedding of your dreams.
OTHERS
Springboard for Success – Hotel ICON’s Elite Management Trainee Programme
When you walk through the doors of Hotel ICON and are greeted by exuberant and lively personalities bubbling with youthful enthusiasm, you may be encountering one of the few lucky interns in the property’s Elite Management Trainee programme.
OTHERS
We Love to Care – Hotel ICON Team Brings Forth Smiles in Style
With an ethos deeply rooted in Asian hospitality, our team delights and surprises guests every single day through small gestures, thoughtful intuition, and genuine passion for what we do.
INNOVATIONS
Hotel ICON Turns Food Waste to Water, to be used to Irrigate Its Vertical Gardens
A trendsetter in the travel industry with a strong dedication to environmental practices, Hotel ICON will be the first in Asia to implement ORCA (Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative) technology that turns food waste into water.
INNOVATIONS
Robots: The Next Generation of Hoteliers
Friendly robot, Jeeves, is the newest member of our impeccable team and is already delighting guests with his speedy service and witty banter.
INNOVATIONS
Taking Charge - Formula E Brings Electric Street Racing to Hong Kong
Sparking positive change this winter, Formula E will launch an exhilarating weekend of racecar driving through the streets of the Hong Kong, solely using electric cars.
INNOVATIONS
Hotel ICON Raises the Bar by Eliminating the BAR: Exploring Contextualized Open Pricing
Right now, revenue strategy is one of the areas where Hotel ICON is experimenting, having implemented the Duetto Revenue Management System to work with the hotel’s own booking engine to offer personalized pricing.
INNOVATIONS
Leading The Way! Hotel ICON Hosts Diversity And Inclusion Conference
On 12 December 2017, Hotel ICON will be organising the first-ever Diversity and Inclusion conference for the hospitality industry in Hong Kong.
ART & CULTURE
Love Is In The Flair! Suite Surprises Ramp Up The Romance For Honeymooners
You’ve painstakingly researched your honeymoon holiday, booking only the highest rated hotels, restaurants and excursions, planned every detail of your wedding day to legendary perfection.
OTHERS
Your Voice Matters to Us
The rise of TripAdvisor and social media platforms generally has seen changes in the way consumers and clients interact with one another and with us as individual brands and hotels.
OTHERS
What is it about Asian hospitality that makes it so special?
Asian culture is deeply rooted in the family, and so the service imbued in Asian hotels reflects that family orientated approach. Guests should feel at home and be at all time, served with ‘kindness and giving’.
FOODIE
All About The Durian
Durian, almost certainly the winner of the “World’s Smelliest Fruit Award” is a pungent, custardy fruit and Hong Kong is mad for it!
OTHERS
Co-creating the story. It’s what the millennial market wants.
Hotels have long been falling at the feet of millennials - that tech-savvy, experience-driven, pleasure-seeking demographic - creating new brands and installing modern amenities entirely for a younger set of travelers.
ART & CULTURE
The Joy of the Arts for the Family
With the children in mind this summer, The International Arts Carnival (IAC) will present a variety of events especially for families, and here at Hotel ICON we will be offering a special family package too.
ART & CULTURE
Opera For All
If opera is your thing then you are in for a treat with the Chinese Opera Festival which runs until August.
ART & CULTURE
The Dragon Boat Festival
Tuen Ng or the Dragon Boat Festival, is a glorious time, always around the summer solstice, when the waterways around Hong Kong come to life with dragon boats competing against each other alongside a myriad of decorated junks and other watercraft.
ICON GUIDE
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival
The cultural and historical richness of Hong Kong is highlighted in a series of traditional festivals staged in the city and on many of its 230 outlying islands.
ICON GUIDE
Hong Kong Sevens
A raft of initiatives and entertainment is on the cards for spectators and around the world in 2017 as the rugby world again focuses on Hong Kong in April.
ART & CULTURE
Hong Kong is made for a family break
Cable car rides, beach outings and Mickey Mouse – the city and its islands have lots more for families than just shopping!
ICON GUIDE
Unforgettable Memories
A New York minute is a Hong Kong second is a saying you’ll hear from expats who live in this thrilling, idiosyncratic city and it’s not hard to see why. Hong Kong teems with energy from the moment you arrive, and it never lets up.
ICON GUIDE
Love Me Do: Valentine's Day in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of the world's most romantic cities. While it may lack the history or architecture of Paris or Florence, there are still a million ways to woo and wow the one you love.
ART & CULTURE
The culture of Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year is the brightest, biggest and most important cultural celebration in the Chinese calendar, celebrated by an astonishing one in five people on the planet.
INNOVATIONS
October in Pink!
October 10 marks an important date in the calendar with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Association’s annual Pink Walk to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
OTHERS
At Five, ICON is growing up beautifully!
But what really sets Hotel Icon apart is its individuality. It's all exactly as I had imagined it, right down to the scent in lift. Only it's better and I am proud, and who can ask for more than that?
