Published date: June 6, 2025
Surprisingly Well-Located Hotel Around Kowloon
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Experience of the stay
I got a plane ticket through a gacha, so it's been about a year since I was in Hong Kong excluding transfers. This time, I chose this hotel as it felt like the best value in terms of coin count.
As per prior reviews, the hotel's location on a hill is a drawback, but if you take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station and then use a taxi for access, luggage is not a problem. You can also go from Kowloon Station by bus, but the bus stop is hard to find, and you'll have to carry your luggage up the hill, haha.
Is it a rebranding of a Japanese hotel? There were some Japanese signs remaining inside the premises.
The room was renovated, including the water facilities, and it had a power outlet with a converter plug + USB on the table side, and USB ports by the bedside, so I felt safe without needing a converter adapter.
*(The room was unexpectedly upgraded by one grade, so it might differ slightly from the original grade.) It seems they are trying to be as plastic-free as possible, and the amenities seem to have some quality. I was able to spend the time more comfortably than I expected.
There were convenience stores, McDonald's, Don Quijote, 7-Eleven, restaurants, and bars nearby, so I had no trouble during my stay.
Experiences during the trip
As always, it's a whirlwind trip. I took Hong Kong Express for the first time on the way here. Knowing that LCCs can be comfortable with paid options, I opted for priority boarding and checked baggage this time too. From the airport, I took the Airport Express and then a bus to the hotel. The bus route from Kowloon to the hotel supports touch payments, including JCB and Amex, so there was no need to purchase an Octopus card. The bus had an English display, which was reassuring.
I had dinner at a dumpling shop located in the night market area. It was a neo-dumpling restaurant from Japan, and surprisingly they had grilled dumplings. The taste was decent.
I enjoyed souvenir shopping at an electronics store and a supermarket, and grabbed some late-night snacks from 7-Eleven, including sticky rice and char siu buns, which were delicious.
On the day of departure, I had luggage, so I requested an Uber from the hotel directly to Kowloon Station. It cost around 1000 yen, which was very reasonable. By the way, please note that in Hong Kong, using the trunk in taxis incurs a fee. This time, the driver kindly explained everything in English.
For departure, I used the e-channel for Hong Kong residents, which is an automated lane, and completed the procedure in 30 seconds. I had breakfast at my recent favorite Qantas lounge. They had rice and even furikake and natto, which was surprising. A staff member was also distributing 3-4 types of dim sum from a cart, providing excellent service. I also went to the Cathay lounge to have Dan Dan noodles from the noodle bar, but it was quite crowded there. This time, I didn't have much time for sightseeing as I packed a lot into the schedule, so next time I hope to take it slow and enjoy touring...