GGuest UserFirst, the good points:
1. **Affordable:** Located in a bustling shopping, dining, and tourist hub, the price is arguably its biggest draw.
2. **Excellent Service:** The male front desk staff were incredibly accommodating and responsive to every request. They even extended my 11 AM check-out to 12 PM.
3. **Location:** This hotel boasts a prime location in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. You can walk to all the best dining, entertainment, and shopping spots. It's also a fantastic place to stay for the Hong Kong Marathon, with direct access to the race course right outside.
4. **Transportation:** All kinds of transport options are readily available, with bus stops and subway stations scattered everywhere.
5. **Dining:** The hotel is surrounded by an abundance of food choices.
6. **Hot Water:** The hot water for showering was excellent.
7. **WiFi:** Free and no password required, with a very smooth connection.
Now, the downsides:
1. **Outdated Facilities:** The facilities are old, reminiscent of a mainland guesthouse from 30 years ago.
2. **Average Cleanliness:** I stayed for two nights. On the first morning, I put out the 'please clean' sign, but the room wasn't tidied. The room, wardrobe, walls, and bathroom were all just so-so. If you're on your honeymoon with your wife, definitely don't book this place, or you'll be divorced when you get home! If you just need a place to sleep at night, it's tolerable. However, the lobby environment is quite decent.
3. **Loud Central Air Conditioning Noise:** Even when I didn't have the AC on during my stay, there was a lot of noise, likely from other rooms' AC units coming through the vents. Remember to bring earplugs for sleeping; otherwise, you'll definitely suffer from insomnia.
4. **Television:** The TV is tiny; I doubt you'd find TVs like this on the mainland anymore. The remote control was still sealed in plastic and didn't even have batteries. However, the internet was good, so I just used my phone and didn't need to watch TV anyway.
Incidentally, Chungking Mansions is right next door. If you stay here, it's a good opportunity to re-watch Wong Kar-wai's 'Chungking Express.' The surrounding bustling area can be crowded and chaotic, with many transient people, so be mindful of your personal belongings and safety! That said, overall public safety in Hong Kong is quite good.
This review is based solely on my experience in a double room. I can't comment on other rooms.
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