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In 1876, the first generation, Kowloon Hotel was on Kowloon Garden Lot No.15. The huge lot was situated south of Elgin (later Haiphong) Road and west of Garden (Hankow) Road.
See https://www.hkmaps.hk/viewer.html and select the 1880 map to view the early Garden Lots of Kowloon.
The proprietor was Mr. Dorabjee Nowrojee who later went on to own other major hotels in Hong Kong and pioneered the ferry service to Kowloon. In 1876, the Directory & Chronicle for China, Japan etc., lists Nowrojee as a merchant and baker and lessee of the Hong Kong Hotel on Queen's Road.
The Kowloon Hotel appeared in the Directory & Chronicle for China, Japan etc., in 1877 and 1880. No record for 1881 but ceased to appear in 1882. Advertised again in 1889 after the relocation to Garden Lot No. 55 on 12 December 1888.
The Kowloon Hotel
Situated on GARDEN LOT No. 55, Robinson Road (today's Nathan Road) , Kowloon, five minutes walk from the landing.
Wines and Spirits of the best quality only kept.
Two First-class English and One American Billiard Tables, also a tennis lawn.
Arrangements have been made with the Proprietor of the steam-launch Morning Star to run Specail Night trips, last boat leaving Kowloon at Midnight
Fares 10 Cents each way.
J.C.L. Rouch, Manager
Hongkong, December 8, 1888
Kowloon Hotel on Garden Lot No. 55, Robinson (later Nathan) Road
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The Kowloon Hotel opened on 12 December 1888 on Garden Lot No. 55. Robinson (later Nathan) Road.
The Hotel was previously situated on Garden Lot No. 15, south of Elgin (later Haiphong) Road. The reason for the move is not known at this juncture.
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