What is a Hotel and Guesthouse?

According to the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap 349), a "hotel" and "guesthouse" mean any premises being held out in which sleeping accommodation is provided for any person presenting himself who appears able and willing to pay a reasonable sum for the services and facilities provided for a period of less than 28 continuous days.

Application for a Licence

Any new establishments must apply for a Licence from the Authority before commencing operation. Validity periods of licences range from 12 to 84 months. Licences are subject to renewal upon their expiration. Holder of a licence should apply for a renewal not less than 3 months prior to the expiry of the licence.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his premises do comply with the lease conditions, Deed of Mutual Covenant and other regulations or laws of Hong Kong.

Application forms can be obtained from all District Offices and the Office of the Licensing Authority; or downloaded from the Home Affairs Department's website of http://www.had.gov.hk/en/public_forms/forms.htm. Completed forms are to be returned to the address as stated on the application forms.

Report of Completion of Works

For common problems and irregularities encountered during report of completion of works, please refer to the Tips for Reporting Completion of Works (PDF) for more details.

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