How Hong Kong built its luxury hotel empires, from The Peninsula to the Mandarin Oriental

Explore the rich history and global influence of Hong Kong's high-end hotel industry, including iconic chains like The Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental, and visit colonial treasures across Asia.

Hong Kong has given rise to many of the world's largest luxury hotel chains, including the birthplace of famous five-star establishments such as The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, and Shangri-La.

Explore the fascinating stories, grand entrances, architectural masterpieces, and captivating tales of their triumphs and famous visitors. Also, uncover some of the lesser-known colonial hotels that significantly redefined luxury across Asia.

The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La ... how Hong Kong became the cradle of luxury hotel empires

Hong Kong has emerged as a major hub for luxury hotel chains due to its advantageous location, vast talent pool, and international perspective. Renowned five-star hotel companies such as The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, and Shangri-La all originated in the city.

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The grand opening of The Peninsula hotel in 1928 made headlines in the South China Morning Post.

Find out the captivating story of the grand opening of The Peninsula hotel as told by the Post, from its 1928 delayed debut amidst turmoil and labor disputes, to the obstacles encountered during its construction, and its eventual rise as a symbol of Hong Kong's prosperity.

Hong Kong's iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel opened in 1963, but it almost bore a different name.

Hong Kong's Mandarin Hotel, later renamed the Mandarin Oriental, officially opened in October 1963. It was initially planned to be named Queen's Hotel, but a survey showed that Americans preferred a more exotic-sounding name, as reported by the Post at the time.

Repulse Bay Hotel: Hong Kong's luxurious retreat that was once popular among famous guests, including Ernest Hemingway, George Bernard Shaw, and Wallis Simpson.

Discover the captivating history of Hong Kong's Repulse Bay Hotel, a luxurious retreat that drew some of the era's most prominent celebrities. Located on Hong Kong Island's southern coast, dubbed the "Riviera of the Far East", the original hotel was constructed in 1920 by the Kadoorie family and became a landmark that redefined luxury.

Discover seven of Asia's lesser-known grand colonial hotels, many of which have faded from memory but remain a testament to the region's rich history.

Discover the fascinating histories, architectural wonders, and the stories of the rise and, in some cases, decline of Asia's collection of lesser-known colonial hotels. From the Sarkies brothers' empire to hidden treasures like The Sea View in Singapore and The Hill Club in Sri Lanka, delve into the captivating stories of these heritage properties that once epitomized luxury and refinement.

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