Published on
December 2, 2025
The hospitality sector of the city experienced a surge in growth during the third quarter of 2025 due to the inauguration of the much-anticipated hotels: Motto by Hilton Hong Kong SoHo and Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong. By combining these two hotels, the total number of rooms in Hong Kong’s lodging stock increased by 766, a much-needed addition of capacity as the global travel starts to rise again.
New Hotels: Features and What They Bring
Motto by Hilton Hong Kong SoHo
- The first-ever Motto by Hilton in the Asia Pacific region, the SoHo hotel reopened in August 2025 after extensive renovation and rebranding.
- Nestled in the vibrant Sheung Wan district (on Hong Kong Island), the hotel offers 274 cleverly compact rooms spread across 38 floors.
- The property caters to urban-explorers and travellers keen on experiencing Hong Kong’s hustle and culture: with easily accessible MTR transport, proximity to Central district and ferry terminals, plus on-site dining and fitness amenities.
- According to the hotel’s own messaging, Motto SoHo hopes to capture the energy of local life, offering flexible room configurations (connecting rooms and group-friendly layouts), which works well for families, friends travelling together, or groups, reflecting a shift toward social, flexible, and community-oriented stays.
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong
Officially opened on 16 September 2025, the Kimpton hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui marks the brand’s debut in Hong Kong, and is in fact the largest property ever under the Kimpton banner globally, with approximately 495 rooms.
Located on the site of the former historic Mariner’s Club, the hotel blends heritage and modernity: design, décor and amenities draw on Hong Kong’s maritime past while offering a contemporary luxury-lifestyle stay.
The hotel offers sweeping harbour views (Victoria Harbour) from all guestrooms, regardless of room type, making it a strong draw for travellers seeking scenic vistas.
Facilities are numerous: a rooftop Swim Club with infinity pool, several dining and bar venues, a 24-hour fitness centre (first HYROX-affiliated gym in Hong Kong), and (coming soon) a full-service spa. Dining includes a social café-bar, upscale restaurants, and a soon-to-launch fine-dining concept by a noted chef.
The hotel positions itself not just as accommodation for visitors but also a cultural-lifestyle hub, a place where locals and travellers alike can mingle, dine, relax and enjoy the harbourfront energy.
Why This Matters: A Boost to Hong Kong’s Hospitality Sector
The arrival of these two high-profile hotels comes at an opportune moment. As of the first nine months of 2025, Hong Kong has seen a marked revival in tourism, with approximately 33 million international arrivals, reflecting a 12.4 percent year-on-year increase. According to the report, stronger occupancy has driven a 10.4 percent increase in RevPAR (revenue per available room), underpinned by occupancy rises of 8.4 percentage points.
The addition of 766 new rooms helps absorb rising traveller demand and offers fresh inventory to a market that had, until recently, been under significant strain due to reduced demand during earlier years. Moreover, the opening of a global-flagship lifestyle hotel (Kimpton) and a city-centric urban-explorer brand (Motto) underscores growing confidence among global hotel operators in Hong Kong’s recovery and long-term potential.
Such investments also indicate renewed interest from property developers and hotel chains to expand or rebrand in key districts, potentially encouraging further investment in hospitality infrastructure, and showing that travel and tourism remain central to Hong Kong’s urban economy and global city appeal.
Travel Perspective: What This Means for Visitors
For travellers, especially urban explorers, design-savvy visitors, or those seeking a mix of comfort and local flavour, both new hotels offer compelling reasons to visit or return to Hong Kong.
- Staying at Motto SoHo puts you at the heart of a vibrant district with easy access to central Hong Kong, transport, and local experiences; ideal for short trips, exploring the city on foot, or blending sightseeing with café and culture visits.
- On the other hand, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui offers a more resort-like, luxurious harbour-front stay with a rooftop pool, dining and leisure amenities, harbour views, and proximity to shopping, nightlife, museums, ideal for travellers who want a mix of comfort, luxury, and immersive city experience.
- The new supply also diversifies accommodation options beyond traditional hotels: from compact, flexible rooms for social travellers and small groups (Motto) to full-service luxury and lifestyle stays (Kimpton), catering to different travel styles and budgets.
For tourism journalists, bloggers or travel-curious visitors, this moment signals a rejuvenation, Hong Kong is not just reopening, but evolving its hospitality offerings to meet modern demands.
A New Chapter for Hong Kong’s Hospitality
Motto by Hilton SoHo and Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui have opened, thus making it apparent that Hong Kong’s hospitality sector has taken a huge step forward. These hotels not only represent an increase in the number of tourists but also the diversification of the hospitality industry. For visitors, these hotels are new and attractive options that incorporate local vibes, aesthetics, convenience, and relaxation.
Image Credit: Motto by Hilton Hong Kong
