Hotel ICON
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel ICON is a design-led 5-star in East Tsim Sha Tsui where entry rooms start around 36 sqm — the largest in the area, the lobby holds Asia's largest vertical garden, and it scores 9.0, the highest on this list.
Hotel ICON is a design-led 5-star in East Tsim Sha Tsui where entry rooms start around 36 sqm — the largest in the area, the lobby holds Asia's largest vertical garden, and it scores 9.0, the highest on this list.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
There are about 262 rooms, and the entry rooms start around 36 sqm — the largest in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is famous for tight rooms, so getting one this size is a real edge. Many face Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline through open glass bathrooms; reviews talk about soaking in the tub while watching the bridge across the harbour. The whole thing reads as a proper design hotel, not a generic 5-star.
Food and amenities
Hotel ICON runs several restaurants, including Above & Beyond, a Cantonese kitchen on the 28th floor, and The Market, an international buffet. There's a 24-hour gym and the GREEN spa. The part our team loves most is the free Handy smartphone you can use during your stay — unlimited international calls, unlimited data, no SIM to buy. The rooftop also holds an outdoor pool with a harbour view and an open-air shower, and guests head up in the evening to watch the Symphony of Lights for free.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on Science Museum Road in East Tsim Sha Tsui — a touch removed from the main shopping streets, but quieter for it. It's about 5 to 7 minutes' walk to MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui and roughly 10 minutes to the Avenue of Stars. Hong Kong International Airport is around 35 km away, about 22 minutes on the Airport Express.
Things to know before booking
Because it's in East Tsim Sha Tsui, it's a little far from the Avenue of Stars and Nathan Road — fine if you don't mind the short walk. The starting price runs fairly high, from about $217 a night. And the harbour-view rooms book up fast in peak season, so reserve early if the view is the point.
Our take
Hotel ICON fits couples, business travelers, and anyone who wants a spacious, design-forward room best. If you value room size, a rooftop harbour-view pool, and a free phone for international calls, this is an opener we recommend with confidence — and at 9.0 from 1,248 reviews, it's the highest-scored hotel on the list.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 5-star design hotel in East Tsim Sha Tsui designed by William Lim and run by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a hotel-training school.
- Rooms start around 36 sqm — the largest in Tsim Sha Tsui — and many face Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline through open glass bathrooms.
- A rooftop outdoor pool with a harbour view and an open-air shower, a spot guests head up to in the evening for the Symphony of Lights.
- Asia's largest vertical garden, created by artist Patrick Blanc, fills the lobby.
- Free unlimited Wi-Fi plus a free Handy smartphone you can use during your stay, with free international calls so you skip buying a SIM.
- It sits in East Tsim Sha Tsui, a little way from the Avenue of Stars and Nathan Road — count on about 10 minutes' walk to the harbourfront.
- The starting price is fairly high for the area.
- Harbour-view rooms book up fast in peak season, so reserve early if the view matters.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a Victoria Harbour-view room — many show the Hong Kong Island skyline right from the glass bathroom.
- Use the free Handy smartphone during your stay for unlimited international calls and data.
- Head up to the rooftop pool in the evening to catch the Symphony of Lights show over Victoria Harbour.