The Repulse Bay Tower II Taggart

General information

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 Crown Prince Juan Carlos and Crown Princess Sofia spent their honeymoon here while other royal guests included Prince 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.