Hong Kong's Royal Garden hotel brand has waited 44 years to open a second address — and it has landed in Tseung Kwan O. The Royal Garden Kowloon East is a 366-room hotel with harbour-and-hills views, a clutch of family-friendly rooms and a rooftop Italian restaurant. Here is what the new opening offers and how to get there.
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What is The Royal Garden Kowloon East?
The Royal Garden Kowloon East is a new 366-room hotel in Tseung Kwan O, and a big moment for a much-loved local name: it is the first expansion of the Royal Garden brand in 44 years, following the long-running flagship, The Royal Garden (帝苑酒店), in Tsim Sha Tsui. The property is a full restyle of the former Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East.
It opened in stages across 2026 — guest rooms and suites first, then villas and family amenities, and finally the rooftop dining in July. The pitch is a calmer, greener side of Hong Kong, with water and hills on the doorstep rather than neon and crowds. If you are weighing up neighbourhoods, our where to stay in Hong Kong guide puts Kowloon East in context.
What are the rooms like?
The 366 rooms and suites span several tiers, from the entry-level Urban Oasis Room to the Sunrise Vista Corner Room and the top-end Moonlit Horizon Suite. Many trade on the view, looking out over the bay and the green hills that ring Tseung Kwan O.
Families are clearly a target. Themed rooms include the Junk Bay Kids' Den, with a play area and bunk beds, and the Family Fortress, which pairs lofted bunks with a king bed. It slots neatly alongside the city's other best family hotels and is a natural pick for a local staycation.
Where can you eat and drink?
The headline table is Ponentino, a rooftop Italian restaurant on the 47th floor with an outdoor terrace and wide Tseung Kwan O views — especially at sunset. It is inspired by the group's long-running Sabatini at The Royal Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui, and leans on elevated regional Italian cooking.
The Royal Garden Kowloon East
A full-service hotel aimed at families and staycationers as much as business travellers. Book Ponentino separately if you are visiting just to eat; its rooftop terrace is the draw. Rates, room availability and restaurant hours change, so confirm on the official listing before you book.
Location and how to get there
The hotel sits at 3 Tong Tak Street in Tseung Kwan O, on the eastern edge of Kowloon. The easiest route is the MTR Tseung Kwan O line to Tseung Kwan O station, from where it is a short walk of roughly 7 to 10 minutes; the hotel also runs a shuttle. It is well placed for the waterfront promenade and the green hills behind.
Planning a wider trip? Compare it with the city's best hotels for harbour views, browse more staycation hotels, or read our Hong Kong neighbourhood guide.
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Plan your stay
Water views, family rooms and a rooftop Italian — on the quieter side of Kowloon. Check current rates and book The Royal Garden Kowloon East on the official site.