I recently stayed at this hotel in Hong Kong with my wife, and while the location is decent, I feel compelled to share some aspects that might impact the experience for fellow travelers, especially those visiting for a short time.
The hotel's proximity to the metro station is convenient, but for first-time tourists like myself, it became apparent that the central tourist attractions were at least a 30-minute train ride away. Despite choosing this place for its affordability and seemingly decent online reviews, there are several reasons I hesitate to recommend it.
Firstly, the rooms are incredibly small, which is tolerable, but their neglected state and apparent lack of cleanliness were concerning.
Upon arrival, we discovered that the hotel provided bath towels, but they were closer in size to hand towels. When we inquired at the reception for larger towels, we were informed that those were the standard size, and if we wanted larger ones, we'd have to purchase them from a vending machine within the hotel. This was unexpected and inconvenient.
Furthermore, the absence of basic amenities was surprising. There wasn't even hand soap in the room, which is a minimal expectation even in more modest accommodations.
I want to acknowledge the positive aspect of the stay—the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. However, the overall experience was overshadowed by these shortcomings. While I didn't anticipate a luxury ho