In 1970, 42 years after the opening of the hotel, its management was in the hands of Baron Lawrence Kadoorie and Sir Michael Kadoorie of the establishment’s founding family. With father and son both being avid car enthusiasts, a decision was made to introduce a limousine fleet.

The more famous the hotel became, the more VIPs stayed there. To cope with the increasing number of guests, it was necessary to extend the original 6-storey building. The works for adding a 30-storey new wing to the north tower then commenced in 1991 to include a rooftop restaurant, spa, and other modern facilities. A helipad was even put in place, making the hotel accessible by land, sea, and air.