Regal Airport Hotel

Regal Airport Hotel is the only property in Hong Kong connected directly to the airport by a covered walkway from Terminal 1 to the lobby — a flat, luggage-friendly route that takes around 5 minutes. No shuttle wait, no rain, no taxi queue. For red-eye flights or pre-dawn departures, that level of convenience is essentially priceless. The hotel holds a combined guest score of 8.7/10 from verified reviews.

Rooms and decor

Standard rooms run 38–42 sqm, finished in a cream-and-gold modern palette with a large work desk suited to business travelers. Guests who scored a runway-facing room — particularly from the 7th floor up — consistently mention the view of aircraft taxiing and lifting off at night as a highlight. There's a faint ambient hum from the runway, which plane-watchers find enjoyable but light sleepers may want to avoid by requesting a non-runway room. The Regal Club rooms on the upper floors come with access to a private lounge that serves breakfast and a cocktail hour from 17:00–19:00 each evening — a genuine money-saver on food costs.

Food and amenities

The 9 restaurants are the feature that sets Regal Airport Hotel apart from a typical airport property. The lineup spans Cantonese dining, international options, a bar, a coffee shop, and a bakery, covering every meal without leaving the building. Dynasty Restaurant draws particular praise for its Cantonese food and morning dim sum — guests who have tried it say the quality exceeds airport-hotel expectations. Dim sum and main dishes run around HKD $180–280 per person (roughly $23–$36). The Business Center is open 24 hours, with 20 meeting rooms that can handle MICE-scale events. An outdoor pool, Spa, and Gym sit on the 7th floor for guests who want to decompress between flights.

Location and getting there

The terminal walkway is the defining location advantage: no other hotel in Hong Kong puts you 5 minutes from your departure gate on foot. For getting into the city, the Airport Express from AsiaWorld-Expo Station reaches Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes. The station is accessible from the hotel on foot or by the hotel's free shuttle — making a city stopover entirely practical even on a tight layover.

Things to know before booking

Rates start around $157/night and climb to roughly $514 for upper categories — about 30% higher than Novotel Citygate for comparable dates, with the direct terminal walkway being the core of that premium. Airport-facing rooms on higher floors carry runway noise that most guests describe as mild but noticeable; request a non-runway room if you're sensitive to sound. The hotel is far from Hong Kong's main tourist districts, so any sightseeing requires a trip on the Airport Express — fast, but an extra step versus staying in the city center.

Our take

Regal Airport Hotel is the clear first choice for anyone with a late-night or very early departure who wants the path from plane to pillow to be as short as possible. The direct Terminal 1 walkway is genuinely unique in Hong Kong. A score of 8.7/10 from 6,400+ guests confirms the property delivers on its core promise. If maximum airport convenience is your priority, the roughly 30% premium over alternatives is easy to justify.