Regala Skycity Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Regala Skycity is the newest Regal property near HKG — opened 2023 with brand-new rooms, Rooftop Bar, and outdoor pool
Regala Skycity is the newest Regal property near HKG — opened 2023 with brand-new rooms, Rooftop Bar, and outdoor pool
In-Depth Review
Regala Skycity Hotel Hong Kong opened in 2023 as the newest addition to the Regal Hotels group near HKG. The white tower rises prominently in the SkyCity area near AsiaWorld-Expo, and the freshness is obvious from the moment you walk into the lobby — contemporary design, floor-to-ceiling glass, a large indoor tree as centrepiece, and polished marble floors that still look new. Guest ratings sit at 8.9/10, which is a strong result for a hotel this young.
Rooms and decor
Rooms run 38-42 sqm in a grey-and-gold palette with contemporary furnishings that show zero wear. Simmons mattresses, 55-inch Smart TVs, and walk-in showers with LED-lit mirror surrounds are standard. The room category worth requesting is Lantau View on a high floor — around floor 15 and above, guests describe waking up to the green hills of Lantau Island with the distant runway of HKG visible on the other side, planes rising and descending throughout the day.
Food and amenities
The hotel's signature is its Rooftop Bar — the one thing no other hotel in this airport cluster offers. It opens at 16:00, serves cocktails including the HKG Sunset (rum, passion fruit, Hong Kong spice) at HKD $130 (~$17) a glass, and looks out over the runway approach. The outdoor pool sits on the same level and is open 6:00-22:00. Inside, there are Chinese and international dining options, a Fitness Center open 24 hours, and a Spa (advance online booking recommended).
Location and getting there
AsiaWorld-Expo Station is a short walk from the hotel — a free shuttle to HKG also runs every 20 minutes. For getting into the city, Airport Express from AsiaWorld-Expo Station reaches Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HKD $100 (~$13). Rates start around $143/night, placing it above Novotel Citygate but below SkyCity Marriott.
Things to know before booking
Having opened in 2023, Regala Skycity has fewer accumulated reviews than the other hotels in this group — the 8.9/10 score is encouraging but based on a smaller sample. There is no direct terminal walkway; you depend on the free shuttle, so allow extra buffer for early or late flights. As with any recently opened hotel, occasional new-property teething issues are possible — though nothing systemic has appeared in guest feedback so far.
Our take
Regala Skycity is the right pick if you want the newest rooms, the best view, and the only Rooftop Bar in the airport zone. At around $143+/night, it fits neatly between the budget-focused Novotel Citygate and the premium SkyCity Marriott. The 8.9/10 score says guests are not disappointed — and if you time the Rooftop Bar for sunset with planes landing overhead, it delivers a genuinely memorable airport-hotel moment.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Newest hotel in the airport cluster — opened in 2023, so rooms, fixtures, and furnishings have seen minimal wear. Guests consistently note that everything feels fresh and untouched.
- Rooms run 38-42 sqm in a grey-and-gold contemporary palette — Simmons mattresses, 55-inch Smart TVs, and walk-in showers with LED-lit mirror surrounds. Requesting a Lantau View room on an upper floor (around floor 15 and above) gets you green island scenery and distant runway action.
- Rooftop Bar is the standout feature no other hotel in this group can match — it opens at 16:00 with cocktails like the HKG Sunset (rum, passion fruit, Hong Kong spice) at around HKD $130 (~$17) per glass, and the outdoor pool on the same level is open 6:00-22:00.
- Pricing from around $143/night sits between Novotel Citygate and SkyCity Marriott — newer facilities at a mid-range rate.
- AsiaWorld-Expo Station is walkable from the hotel. Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HKD $100 (~$13).
- As a hotel that opened in 2023, it has accumulated fewer reviews than its longer-running neighbours. The 8.9/10 score is strong but based on a smaller sample.
- No direct terminal link — you rely on the free shuttle to HKG, which runs every 20 minutes. Budget extra time for early-morning or late-night flights.
- New-hotel teething issues are possible: minor operational quirks that more established hotels have already ironed out.
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Insider Tips
- Go to the Rooftop Bar around sunset — the view of planes landing and taking off at HKG against the fading light over Lantau is the best airport-hotel moment in this area.
- Request a Lantau View room on a high floor (floor 15 or above) when booking — you get the green island on one side and the runway on the other.
- The hotel is new enough (2023) that all rooms are in original condition — no need to ask for a 'renovated' room as you might at older properties.