Hotel ICON Awarded Prestigious One Michelin Key Celebrating Hong Kong’s Local Culture And Design Excellence
‘We Love to Care’ hospitality with heart bringing world-class service and unforgettable experiences to every guest
Hong Kong, 17 October 2025 – Hotel ICON is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the “One MICHELIN Key” in the inaugural global hotel selection by The MICHELIN Guide 2025. As one of only nine hotels in Hong Kong and among the first globally to receive this prestigious recognition, the award marks a major milestone for Hotel ICON — a homegrown Hong Kong brand that seamlessly integrates innovation in design, local culture, and world-class service. Wholly owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON is the world’s first fully integrated teaching and research hotel.
Unveiled in Paris on 8 October 2025, the inaugural MICHELIN Key Awards represent a new global distinction in the hospitality industry. The accolade honors outstanding hotels that deliver exceptional guest experiences, personalized service, and unique character. Through anonymous visits and comprehensive evaluations by MICHELIN inspectors, a total of 2,457 hotels across more than 100 destinations worldwide were selected. The MICHELIN Key is categorized into One, Two, and Three Keys, recognizing varying levels of excellence in hospitality.
Crafted with care and creativity by renowned Hong Kong and international artists, architects, interior designers, fashion designers, and graphic designers, every corner of Hotel ICON transforms the guest experience into an inspiring artistic journey. The hotel’s distinguished design team includes Rocco Yim, Terence Conran, Patrick Blanc, William Lim, Tommy Li, Barney Chen, and Freeman Lau, whose visionary contributions showcase refreshing aesthetics that embody the vibrancy and creativity of Hong Kong’s art scene and world-class design talent.
“We are deeply honoured to receive the One MICHELIN Key Award 2025. This accolade is a meaningful recognition of the collective efforts of our entire team and a testament to the Hong Kong spirit that defines Hotel ICON. Through our design, service, and cultural experiences, we strive to share the unique story of Hong Kong with every guest. This prestigious honour will continue to inspire us to innovate and elevate our hospitality to new heights.” Mr. Ian Lee, General Manager of Hotel ICON.
Club 80 Suite
Angsana Spa
Indoor Vertical Garden
Open Air Heated Pool
Gym Room
Meticulously Crafted by Renowned Local and International Designers
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About Hotel ICON
An upscale hotel located in the heart of East Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. In the environment of the creative and energetic artistic aura of Hong Kong, Hotel ICON is an artwork presented by famous Hong Kong designers and prestigious international architects. Offering ultimate comfort and excellent service for guests, Hotel ICON has 262 stylish guest rooms, with sizes from 36 square meters to 80 square meters. The Angsana Spa found on the 9th floor is an oasis of tranquillity, while the outdoor sea view swimming pool and fitness centre allow guests to both exercise and indulge in the spectacular skyline of Hong Kong Island. The hotel’s largest banquet hall, Silverbox, with a maximum capacity of 580 people, is an ideal venue for banquets or meetings. Hotel ICON houses three restaurants, including Cantonese restaurant Above & Beyond, and award-winning buffet restaurant The Market and GREEN, which provide guests with quality food and impeccable service. The Market has been recognized by Openrice for 13 consecutive years as one of the "Best Buffets" in town. In 2025, Above & Beyond was honoured with two prestigious accolades: it was once again recognised as a “Recommended Restaurant” by the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau, and featured in the Tatler Best Guide 2025 — a testament to its modern Cantonese cuisine and enchanting harbour views that together create a truly sublime dining experience. In alignment with the motto of ‘We Love to Care’, Hotel ICON receives a four-star rating awarded by Forbes Travel Guide for eleven consecutive years and One Michelin Key by The Micheline Guide 2025, as an infallible proof on its exceptional service standard.
For more details about Hotel ICON, please visit www.hotel-icon.com or check out the hotel’s official Facebook @hoteliconhk and Instagram @hoteliconhk pages for more updates.
Media Enquiries:
Clarence Liu
Senior Marketing & PR Manager
Email: clarence.liu@hotel-icon.com
Telephone: (852) 3400 1188
Janet Wong
Senior Marketing Officer
Email: janet.wong@hotel-icon.com
Telephone: (852) 3400 1189