Regal Airport Hotel

The Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong is considered by some as one of the best airport hotels in the world, and with 1,171 guest rooms, 30 function spaces, and six restaurants and bars, it is also one of the largest. Stepping inside, the bright and spacious lobby area is flooded with natural light from the central atrium that's dotted with palm trees and features water pools and fountains. The interior design scheme is modern, with plenty of polished granite and glass paneling, though it still has the corporate and impersonal feel of an airport lounge. The property has little in the way of outdoor space, but it is connected directly to the terminal of Hong Kong International Airport by a covered, air-conditioned footbridge. Unsurprisingly, most guests are either passing through on a layover or early-morning passengers and business travelers.  

The Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong is located on the northeast corner of Chek Lap Kok island with a covered walkway connecting straight to the passenger terminal of Hong Kong International Airport. There's nothing else surrounding the hotel besides access roads and parking lots, but the airport has plenty of restaurants and hosts SkyPlaza shopping mall. The nearby Airport Express Line connects from the airport to the city in 24 minutes by train, while the AsiaWorld Expo center is a 10-minute walk or a short drive away.

The hotel has close to 1,200 rooms, most of which are decorated in simple neutral tones, with polished dark-wood furnishings and carpeted floors. While the styling is functional and modern in the majority of rooms, some of the renovated units sport more contemporary chic -- especially the gorgeous Duplex Suite. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms for a fee and all units come equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels including CNN, BBC, the National Geographic Channel, and Discovery, as well as pay-per-view movies. Tea and coffee facilities are provided together with minibars, while clean, modern bathrooms have wall-mounted hairdryers and telephones. Although rooms are well soundproofed from the airport noise outside, internal noise from hallways and adjoining rooms can be a problem. Also, there have been some complaints of minor maintenance issues. 

The hotel has an impressive collection of eateries, which range from traditional Cantonese and Sichuan spots with a la carte menus, to fresh Japanese sushi, to Western and international buffet-style dining. Leisure and health facilities are also impressive, offering guests both indoor heated and outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour gym with 28 pieces of exercise equipment, and the OM Spa, which has a sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool hot tub, and a range of massage treatments. Practical features include two airline check-in kiosks, while shuttle services connect to the nearby Citygate shopping mall as well as between other Regal-brand hotels -- including the chain's city-center hotel in Causeway Bay. Wi-Fi costs extra in rooms, though guests do get a free half-hour of connection that can be accessed in the lobby.