The Repulse Bay residential community is built on the former site of Hong Kong's famous Repulse Bay Hotel (1920 - 1982).

In its 62-year history, the hotel was the centre of charm, chic and the Charleston. Not only was it a popular holiday spot for locals who enjoyed the drive out to the beach on weekends, it was also a favourite haunt for expatriates working in the Far East and a choice destination for international travellers.

Royalty and celebrities found refuge at the hotel including writers George Bernard Shaw and Noel Coward. Actor Marlon Brando was a guest in the 1950's. Spain's Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sophia spent their honeymoon here while other royal guests included Princess Axel of Denmark and Prince Peter of Greece.

The hotel was immortalised in the Hollywood classic "Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing" and the Oscar-winning "Coming Home" which was partly filmed in the hotel's Reading Room. During filming, hotel guests mingled with Peter Sellers at the Sunday Buffet or caught glimpses of William Holden lounging by the old fountain in the garden.

The spectacular landscape, beautiful buildings, impeccable service, fine cuisine and the care taken to ensure the comfort of guests all combined to give a grace and charm to the hotel that made every stay truly memorable.

The Repulse Bay residential community that today stands in place of the hotel continues to be an oasis of tranquility and nostalgia, offering a style and level of service that is reminiscent of a bygone era.


The Repulse Bay Historical Gallery

The opening of The Repulse Bay Historical Gallery illustrates the Company's continuous efforts to preserve the legacy of The Repulse Bay for the enjoyment of both local and overseas visitors.

Visitors can explore the unique story of The Repulse Bay through a series of exhibits located throughout The Arcade. In each location, guests will find images and artefacts from the Repulse Bay Hotel’s early years as one of Hong Kong’s premier hotels.

The valuable collection of memorabilia, photographs and artefacts is designed to put the social and cultural climate of the time into historical context for future generations.


Location of the Historical Gallery

Lower lobby
The Grand Hotels
Staying in Style
Destination Hong Kong
An Orient Cruise
The Jazz Age
A Day at the Beach


Ground floor outside Spices Restaurant
Favourite Pastimes
The Repulse Bay Tailors
Culinary Traditions at The Repulse Bay


The Verandah on the first floor

The Bamboo Bar
Famous guests at the Bar
Drinking at the Repulse Bay Hotel

The Reading Room
Ernest Hemingway in Hong Kong
Hemingway at the China Front


The Historical Gallery is open daily and admission is free.