The SHTM is proud to announce that Hotel ICON has been awarded One MICHELIN Key by the MICHELIN Guide in its inaugural Hotel Selection. This prestigious accolade recognises hotels that offer exceptional guest experiences, and Hotel ICON is among the first hotels globally – and one of only nine in Hong Kong – to receive this honour.
The MICHELIN Key is the hospitality counterpart to the renowned MICHELIN Stars for restaurants. It
celebrates hotels that stand out for their design, architecture, service, and personality, with One, Two, or Three Keys awarded to those delivering the most outstanding stays.
"ICON is a teaching hotel, technically, but giving it a miss on that account would be a bit like scoffing at an invitation to dine at Noma …… This is Hong Kong's highly regarded School of Hotel and Tourism Management's vision for the luxury hotel of the future, not so much a place to teach existing hospitality
norms but to set them for the next generation." – MICHELIN Guide
Hotel ICON's recognition reflects not only its commitment to excellence in hospitality but also its unique role as a teaching and research hotel under the SHTM. It provides a dynamic and interactive environment in a full-service setting to nurture future hotel leaders, integrating innovation, education, and research to shape the industry's future.
"This remarkable recognition is a testament to the hard work and
dedication of the Hotel ICON team, as well as the invaluable support from the SHTM in research, student internships, and our ongoing collaboration and engagement with Hotel ICON", said Professor Kaye Chon, SHTM Dean, Chair Professor and Walter and Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management.
This recognition further solidifies SHTM's position as a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism research and as a shining example of how education
and industry can work hand-in-hand to redefine excellence.
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