The Masterpiece (Hong Kong)

History

The project was jointly developed by New World Development and the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). The building, along with other URA projects, has been criticized for its destruction of built heritage, and for damaging the existing community by contributing to gentrification which pushes out the less well-off.

Tenants

Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui () is a 381-room hotel located from levels 3 to 24 of the complex. It opened on 2 October 2009.

The hotel's predecessor was located two blocks west, on Nathan Road. Opened in 1964 as The President Hotel, it was renamed the Hong Kong Hyatt Hotel on 1 November 1969, the first Hyatt Hotel established outside of the United States. Later renamed the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, the hotel closed on 1 January 2006, and was demolished. The site of the hotel is now occupied by iSQUARE, a 31-storey shopping mall.

A total of 655 m2 is dedicated to meeting space, including a 4111 sqft ballroom and eight meeting rooms of different sizes. All meeting facilities are equipped with audio-visual technology and wireless internet connectivity.

The hotel also houses four restaurants:

• Hugo's (established in the original location in 1969)
• The Chinese Restaurant
• Chin Chin Bar (established in the original location in 1964)
• Cafe

K11 Art Mall

Main article: K11 (Hong Kong)

K11 Art Mall is a 31600 m2, six-storey shopping centre in the lower levels of the complex developed by New World Development and completed in December 2009. It is marketed as an "art mall" as it incorporates various art displays.

References

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