Guide to The best airport hotels in Hong Kong – Where should transit travellers stay?

Hong Kong has several hotels near the airport. Staying in one of the Hong Kong airport hotels or near the airport is a great option for those who have an early departure or plan a stopover. When there is the weather related cancellation or longer than expected flight delay, it leaves you no choice but staying in/near the airport. Sometimes you just need a place to rest and shower to fight overall fatigue or cope with the jet lag during long transits – travel can be exhausting.

However, having so many hotels close to the airport can make it confusing to choose the right or the best one. Finding the right one that fits the budget and is also clean, comfortable and conveniently located can be challenging.

Below is everything you need to know about e.g which is the city’s best airport hotel, how to get to them, is there a cheap airport hotel and if there are alternative options to an airport hotel such as e.g. capsule hotels, sleeping pods or airport lounges.

TL;DR? Then jump to final thoughts, conclusions and insider tips.

Where to stay as stopover passenger – where are the best airport hotels near HKIA?

If you are the transit passenger and have only short stopover time (flight delay, cancellation, weather related, overnight transit etc.) in Hong Kong, you may wonder where to stay. As a matter of fact, from airport hotels, Day Use Rooms to airport lounges, you can choose according to your own requirement and expectation.

– There are multiple airport hotels close to Hong Kong International Airport. The closest one is the 5-star Regal Airport Hotel, which is right next to the Airport Arrival Hall. It’s the top option for many visitors, especially those who have flight delay or reschedule.

– Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel (5 stars) and Regala Skycity Hotel (4 stars) are only 2-minute away by the Airport Express to the airport. They are also excellent airport hotels if you want to stay nearby.

– Travelling 5 to 6 minutes to Tung Chung area, there will be many more hotel options. Tung Chung also connects to many major sightseeing attractions, such as Big Buddha, Ngong Ping Cable Car and Tai O Fishing Village.

– Airport Lounges are alternative options to have a short rest and fresh up in the airport. Some extra discount is available from authorized booking platforms.

– In case all the above options are not available, travelling less than 24 minutes by Airport Express will lead you to the city center. Hotels Ritz-Carlton, W Hotel as well as Four Seasons are located right above the Airport Express stations. You can easily get back to the airport within half an hour.

Continue reading for more details of booking and discount.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

Where is the HKIA located?

The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is located on Lantau Island far away from downtown. Some of Hong Kong’s most famous must-see sightseeing attractions such as e.g. Big Buddha, Ngong Ping Cable Car and Disneyland are located here. The outlying island and its surroundings are famous for a day trip.

Furthermore, the famous AsiaWorld-Expo fairground and event space is located in close proximity to the airport. It is one of Asia’s premier places to host e.g. international Expos, trade fairs, conferences, conventions, corporate meetings and banquets. The AsiaWorld-Expo is also known and famous for its e.g. concerts, media and music events.

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Airport hotels near the Hong Kong International Airport

The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is not only a popular transit hub. It is also a popular stop-over destination. Hence, it is no wonder that this world-class airport has several airport hotels surrounding the premises. So, let’s take a look at the closest hotels.

Airport hotels within walking distance to the airport – Closest hotels

There are three airport hotels located minutes away to the airport. They are considered the closest one to the airport. They are perfect for the stop-over visitors as well as those who plan to spend more than one day on Lantau Island.

No matter if you have an early departure, cope with delays or plan a stopover, staying close to the airport is always a good idea. This is especially true if you need to catch one of the first planes in the morning. Hence, you don’t need to worry about e.g. traffic, congested roads, traveling back to the airport on packed buses or subway trains.

• Regal Airport Hotel – walking distance
  5-star hotel with over 1100 rooms;
  directly connect to airport arrival hall;
  awarded as the Best Airport Hotel;
  offer Day Use Room Stay;
  Average HK$ 1100 – HK$ 1900;

• Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
  5-star hotel with run-way view rooms;
  5-minute away from airport;
  next to AsiaExpo; On Airport Express station;
  free shuttle service to airport and Tung Chung;
  Average HK$ 1100 – HK$ 1800;

• Regala Skycity Hotel
  4-star hotel with 1208 rooms;
  newly opened in 2022;
  5-minute away from airport; Free shuttle service;
  offer Day Use Room Stay
  Average HK$ 730 – HK$ 1400;

All the three airport hotels are also conveniently located if you would like to head to Macau through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB). The nearby Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge is only a 3-5 minute drive away.

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Regal Airport Hotel
(on-site hotel and closest one within walking distance)

For many travellers, the 5-star Regal Airport Hotel is the obvious choice. It is the closest accommodation option to the airport. This airport hotel is conveniently connected via an air-conditioned covered bridge with The HKIA Terminal 1. It is literally, just a 2 minute walk from the airport’s Terminal 1 Arrival Hall A.

This city’s only on-site airport hotel has 1,171 stylish guest rooms. In fact, it is one of the city largest hotel. It has been awarded as the Best Airport Hotel in the World by Skytrax and Business Traveller Magazine.

The Regal Airport Hotel is also one of the few hotels that offer Day Use Room Stay.

In case you travel with family and children, the hotel have special family rooms (another hotel with family rooms in Hong Kong is Hong Kong Disneyland Hotels).

Since the Regal Airport Hotel is located in close proximity to Hong Kong Disneyland (and other sightseeing attractions), it also a popular choice if the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotels are booked out or out of your budget range.

The 5-star hotel has all the amenities you would expect (e.g. 24-hour gym and extensive spa service). There is an outdoor playground, an outdoor and indoor pool.

Plus you have convenient access to all different modes of transportation. This includes the Airport Express trains.

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
(5 minute by airport shuttle to the airport)

The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel is another 5-star hotel close to the HKIA. This hotel is the second closest to the airport and a very good alternative if the Regal hotel is booked out.

It is only 5-minute away from the airport and offers some spectacular views of the runway. So, in case you are a plane spotter or aviation enthusiast you might want to consider a room with runway view.

Besides that the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel is situated next to the AsiaWorld-Expo. The AsiaWorld-Expo is one of the major hosts for conventions, concerts and trade fairs. International superstars such as e.g. Elton John, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, One Direction, BTS or BLACKPINK perform their concerts there.

The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel has a 25-metre indoor pool, 24-hour gym and the Quan Spa. In addition, there they have a complimentary shuttle bus service to the airport, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tung Chung MTR Station.

Regala Skycity Hotel
(2 minute by Airport Express to the airport)

The third hotel close to the airport is the Regala Skycity Hotel, which is also very conveniently located. It is directly connected to the AsiaWorld-Expo via an air-conditioned footbridge. Guests can easily get to the airport by Airport Express within 2 minutes or by shuttle bus within 5 minutes.

The hotel has 1,208 rooms and offers comfortable and affordable accommodation options. In case you travel on a tight budget or would like to save a few dollars, this hotel offers a good combination of location and price value.

In addition, the Regala Skycity Hotel is connected to Hong Kong largest indoor entertainment hub 11 Skies. The 11 Skies offers e.g. a combination of shopping, dining, indoor attractions and leisure activities. Themed attractions include e.g. South Korea’s art exhibition ARTE MUSEUM, themed play experience Paddington Play Adventures, KidZania and the city’s first motion flying theatre. The mall is approx. a 2 minutes walk away and can be reached via the enclosed footbridge.

The Regala Skycity Hotel has e.g. an outdoor pool, rooftop jogging path, 24-hour gym, organic farm, self-service laundry facilities and a complimentary shuttle bus service to the airport and Tung Chung MTR Station.

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Nearby airport hotels in Hong Kong
– 5-8 minute drive away

Besides the above airport hotels, there are several other accommodation options that are also close and nearby the airport (5-8 minute away). These hotels are gathering around Tung Chung Centre. Compared with the above hotels next to the airport, staying in Tung Chung center has more dining and shopping options (including e.g. the popular Citygate Factory Outlets shopping mall).

The hotel options range from cheap and affordable accommodations to luxury 5-star hotels. They easily can be reached by the city’s MTR subway system or public transportation.

Having said that these hotels are not only a good option for those in transit. They make also a great choice if you e.g. plan to explore the sightseeing highlights of Lantau Island, Hong Kong Disneyland or plan to do some outlet shopping.

• Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Hotel
  next to Citygate Outlets;
  4-star hotel with over 440 rooms;
  5-minute from the airport;
  great price-value;
  Average HK$ 1000 – HK$ 1800;

• The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery
  above to Citygate Outlets;
  5-star hotel with 206 rooms;
  5-minute away from airport;
  Average HK$ 1200 – HK$ 2300;

• Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
  5-star hotel with 218 rooms;
  5-minute away from airport;
  Average HK$ 1100 – HK$ 1700;

• Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong
  4-star hotel with 1001 rooms;
  4-minute away from airport;s
  Average HK$ 980 – HK$ 1400;

Highlights:: Staying in these hotels also provide direct access to some of the city’s most popular sightseeing attractions on “Lantau Island and Ngong Ping. The popular and scenic Ngong Ping 360 cable car terminus is located just outside the Citygate Outlets shopping mall. The cable car ride will bring you to Big Buddha or Po Lin Monastery. Tung Chung is also a good starting point if you would like to explore Tai O fishing village or join one of the famous pink dolphin sightseeing boat tours.

Novotel Citygate

The Novotel Citygate is one of the most popular hotels nearby the airport. The hotel offers the most bang for the buck. Besides being conveniently located to the HKIA, it has a great price-value.

The hotel offers free shuttle service to the airport and is only approx. 5 minutes ride away. The 440 contemporary modern hotel rooms have everything a traveller needs. The hotel has a 20-metre outdoor pool, gym and direct access to the Citygate Outlets shopping mall.

The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery (above to Citygate Outlets)

The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery hotel is also located in Tung Chung (just a 5 minutes ride away from the HKIA). Situated on top of the popular Citygate Outlets shopping mall it is another great option. It is also great choice if there are no hotel rooms available at the Novotel Citygate.

The hotel has 206 rooms, a 24-hours gym, a large 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a yoga lawn. The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery hotel also provides a complimentary free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel

The Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel is another 5-star hotel located nearby the airport. Situated at the Tung Chung waterfront, the 218 rooms offer some scenic views of Lantau Island and the surrounding ocean.

The hotel is approx. 6 km away from the airport which makes it another great option. The Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel caters to everybody needs. Besides an outdoor pool, spa service and fitness center, they offer bicycle rentals to explore the surroundings.

Tung Chung and the hotel are very well connected to the city’s excellent public transportation system. Besides that the Sheraton offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport as well as to the Tung Chung MTR Station.

Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong

The Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong resides in the same complex building as the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel. The sister hotel is therefore a very good alternative if you e.g. encounter a fully booked out hotel, travel on a tight budget or would love to save a few dollars.

As mentioned above the Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong hotel is equally conveniently located. This hotel is also nearby the airport. The 1,001 rooms offer also some spectacular ocean views of Lantau Island and its surroundings.

The Four Points also offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport as well as to the Tung Chung MTR Station. And it is located just a few minutes walk from the popular Citygate Outlets shopping mall.

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Alternative accommodation option nearby the airport
– within half an hour to airport

If you don’t need to stay so close to the airport or all above airport hotels are booked out, you might want to consider the following options.

These hotels are all within half an hour by Airport Express to the airport. All of them are literally on top of the Airport Express Stations.

• The Ritz-Carlton – highly recommended
  the highest hotel in Hong Kong;
  on the 103rd floor above Kowloon station;
  with stunning views over the Victoria Harbour and the city;

• W Hotel
  stylish hotel with harbour views;
  next to Ritz Carlton above Kowloon station;

• The HarbourView Place
  stylish hotel with harbour views;
  connected with W Hotel;

• Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
  with stunning harbour view;
  above Hong Kong Station;

The airport is just 2-3 stops and less than 24 minutes away. Besides that you have convenient access e.g. to the ELEMENTS shopping mall, the MTR subway system and the Hong Kong High Speed Rail (HSR) station.

In case you can’t find any hotel room around the airport or would like to experience another side of the city, you can also check out hotels along Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) or Central area. These districts have plenty of hotel options. In addition, they all have good and easy access to the city’s public transportation system.

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Day Use Room Stays
– cheaper option

Day Use Room Stays is perfect option for those who only have a few hours between flights and want to freshen up, take a shower or a short nap. Instead of paying for a full night in the airport hotels, you can make use of the Day Use Room Stays. The Day Use Room Stays are a cheap and affordable option to enjoy some quiet and relaxing time between flights.

In the past, you needed to head to the hotel and handle the day use booking manually with the front desk. However, there are good news. Now you can handle the Day Use Room Stays prior your arrival. Both of the above mentioned Regal Airport Hotel as well as Regala Skycity Hotel offer the special Day Use Room Packages.

Regal Airport Hotel Day Use Package

The Regal Airport Hotel offers room stays up to 10 hours. These Day Use Room Stays are perfect if you are in-transit. The Regal Day Use package starts at HK$ 800.

The Day Use Room Package includes 10 hours accommodation (between 9:00am – 9:00pm), access to swimming pool, health club, free in-room internet access and free shuttle bus services to and from the airport.

Regala Skycity Hotel Day Use Package

The Regala Skycity Hotel is another hotel that offers special Day Use Room Packages. For HK$ 600 you can take a refreshing break and recharge yourself.

The Day Use Room Package includes e.g. 16 hours accommodation in the Garden View Room (between 07:00 to 23:00), free wi-fi, access to the outdoor swimming pool, gym, and the free shuttle bus service to and from the airport to the hotel.

Novotel Citygate and Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery hotel

The Novotel Citygate and Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery hotel also offer some of their standard rooms for day use.

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Airport Lounges and other sleeping options
– perfect for transit passengers and budget travellers

Airport lounges are a great option to relax if you only have a few hour stopover time. Usually, access to these lounges are included in your ticket price if you travel in Business or First Class. However, if it is not included in your ticket, you still have use some of the lounges with day pass.

Hong Kong airport has several airport lounges that are open to all passengers. As a passengers you can purchase a day pass regardless of which flight class or airline carrier you use.

Other options to access these lounges are if you hold certain credit cards or lounge memberships (e.g. Priority Pass). For some of the lounges you can simply pay at the door as a walk-in guest. You also can book online to get extra discount from the authorized platforms.

Pay-in and Corporate Airport Lounges

Plaza Premium Airport Lounges

The Plaza Premium Airport Lounges (official site) are a pay per use lounge. The lounges are open to all travellers regardless of airline or travel class.

The Plaza Premium Airport Lounges have several locations throughout Hong Kong International Airport. All the lounges are inside the Restricted Area in the airport that travellers don’t need to pass the immigration to enjoy the service.

Below is a list where they are located:

Plaza Premium First (Terminal 1, Near Gate 1, 06:30am – 01:00am daily)

Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Near Gate 1, 06:00am – 01:00am daily)

Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Near Gate 35, 24 hours daily)

Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Near Gate 60, 06:00am – 01:00am daily)

How much are the Plaza Premium Airport Lounges and where to get discount?

Prices for the Plaza Premium Airport Lounges depends on how long you stay. The price for a lounge stay for 2 hours starts at HK$ 640. If you want to use the lounge for 5 hours, the price is around HK$ 860.

The Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 35 is also open overnight. They also provide an option for shower and rest in a single cabin. A 6-hours stay at the single cabin sets you back at HKD 1,430. While a 9-hours usage of the single cabin costs HKD 1,980.

The prices for the single cabin usage are quite steep. Unless you really can’t or don’t want to leave the airport, you might want to consider to stay at any of the airport hotels mentioned above.

Where to get discount for the Plaza Premium Airport Lounges?

Besides purchasing ticket onsite, tickets and extra discount are also available from the authorized platforms with instant confirmation. Check out where you can discounts for the Plaza Premium Airport Lounges below.

Priority Pass Airport Lounges

The Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access program. As a member you have access to over 1,400 airport lounges around the world. The lounges provide a quiet sanctuary to relax and work. They also offer dinning, spa and other benefits.

Priority Pass members can access the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. The lounge is located in Terminal 1 near Gate 40 and opens daily from 06:00 to midnight.

Centurion Lounge

The Centurion Lounge is located in Terminal 1 near Gate 60 (just take the escalator up before the gate 60). It is open from 9:00am to 0:30am.

To access the Hong Kong Centurion Lounge you need to have an eligible American Express card. Eligible cards are e.g. Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card, Corporate Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card or Centurion Card. Simply present your valid card, same-day boarding pass and government issued ID for lounge access.

In case you don’t travel alone, the card holder can purchase a day-pass for US$ 50 per adult and US$ 30 per child.

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Does Hong Kong Airport have a transit hotel?

Hong Kong airport does not have a transit hotel airside. The closest hotel option is the on-site Regal Airport Hotel. This hotel is connected via an air-conditioned footbridge to the Arrival Halls of Terminal 1. Please note that you have to go through immigration and customs if you decide to stay at any of the airport hotels.

In case you don’t want to go through immigrations/customs or you don’t have the necessary visa/documents, your only choice is to stay at one of the (paid) airport lounges (e.g. Plaza Premium Lounges).

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Sleeping pods or capsule hotels
– perfect for transit passengers and budget travellers

What about sleeping pods and capsule hotels? Does Hong Kong have any of these? And if yes, where are they? Which are the best and most highly recommended ones?

Capsule Hotels

There are several capsule hotels throughout Hong Kong. However, unfortunately none of the capsule hotels are at or nearby the airport.

Below is a short list of some of the most popular capsule hotels in town. So, in case you have e.g. a longer stopover and travel on a budget, you can consider to take the Airport Express train and get some rest at one of the capsule hotels.

Check out whether there is anyone that fits your expectation and requirement?

SLEEEP Capsule Hotel (Causeway Bay)

SLEEEP Capsule Hotel (Sheung Wan)

The Nap Capsule Hotel (Mongkok)

The Nap Capsule Hotel (Tsim Sha Tsui)

L’etoile de Mer Capsule Hotel (Causeway Bay)

L’etoile de Mer Capsule Hotel (Mongkok)

L’etoile de Mer Capsule Hotel (Tsim Sha Tsui)

Are there sleeping pods at the airport?

In many airports around the world you can find small sleep cabins or sleeping pods. They have been popping up in many European and North American cities (e.g. Amsterdam, Munich, Washington DC, Dallas, etc.). These small sleep boxes or minutes suites provide a quiet environment to relax, nap, sleep and even work.

So, are there any sleep cabins or boxes inside the airport? Unfortunately, there are no sleeping pods inside the HKIA. The best thing coming close (besides sleeping on the floor) are some resting lounge chairs for travellers. Alternatively, there are the (paid) airport lounges.

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TL;DR? Final thoughts, conclusions and insider tips about airport hotels and transit passengers

Where are the best airport hotels in Hong Kong? Which one should you choose?

All the above mentioned airport hotels are suitable if you would like to stay nearby or close to the airport. Which one suits you better depends on your travel needs, habits and preferences.

If you don’t want to leave the airport area, then the Regal Airport Hotel is the obvious choice. It’s the only on-site airport hotel and reachable within 2-minute on foot from the arrival Halls in Terminal 1.

If you don’t mind to travel 5-8 minute from the airport, there are several hotels nearby airport. All of them easily connect to the airport by either airport shuttle or Airport Express.

If you are looking for a day use room stay, then the Regal and the Regala hotels are your top choices. Both provide rooms for a few hours nearby the airport.

If you have only a few hours at the HKIA (short transit or stopover), then make use of the airport lounges such as e.g. the Plaza Premium lounges or Priority Pass.

If you have long stopover / transit and are travelling on a budget, you can consider to hop on the Airport Express train, explore the city and get some rest at one of the capsule hotels.

If you don’t have or don’t want to spend any money, then your best choice is to get some rest on the free airport chairs.

Please keep in mind that for all the airport hotels you need to leave the airport. That means you have to pass immigrations and customs. The same applies for your onward connecting flight. Please factor in sufficient time for immigration, security screening and reaching your boarding gate on time.