I shouldn't be surprised this place is on Yelp, but I am. It even has multiple reviews! Of all things to review, a building?? No, I get it. I, too, have special feelings for this building. I worked above the 50th floor for 6 months. We have a connection. Even tossing away my "graduation goggles", I can say without bias that this is one impressive structure. If there's one word to describe why you should visit Central Plaza: VIEWS. Oh my view. Viewbulous. You can pay a bunch of money to go somewhere and get the same view, or you can go up to the 46th floor of Central Plaza for FREE. It's a 360 degree viewing platform that literally gives you one of the most captivating looks at Hong Kong Island. Have you ever watched fireworks over the harbour at eye level? This is where you can! Let's get things straight. Central Plaza is NOT in Central. 中環廣場不是在中環的 。It is however, in a very central location. It's connected by a network of bridges that lead to the Wan Chai MTR, the Hong Kong Convention Centre, and tons of restaurants and shops. Surrounding it is the bustling urban centre that is Wan Chai. It might not have any shops or restaurants inside (except a Pacific Coffee), but you're within a 20 minute walk of everything you need to survive at every price point: high end and low end restaurants, brand name and bargain shops, gyms, groceries, pharmacies...god, I miss that place!! Despite its humble surroundings, this gorgeous structure is anything but humble. Skim the HK Island skyline any day and you'll easily spot it. It's the 3rd tallest building, it's got a super pointy thing sticking out, and it lights up! Some of its tenants are anything but humble as well. You can see their personal Mercedes and Lambos parked out front where the taxis are. If you're lucky, you'll see the eccentric billionaires themselves (Mr. Cecil Chao for example). If you're a quick passerby, don't pass up the opportunity to check out that observatory deck. If you're ever lucky enough to work in this building, cherish your time here and take as many pictures as you can. I'm not sure I'll ever work in anything this majestic ever again. CHERISH IT!! (82/100) - 2017 read more

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If you want to get some really good views of HK for free, head up to the 46th floor of Central Plaza in Wan Chai. This is a little known gem, as most people (and rightly so) assume that access to the building is only open to those working there. The viewing deck is in fact open to anyone who wishes, every day of the week and on Saturday mornings. Outside of theses times, building security tightens and you are required to show your tenants card. You could visit on Sunday mornings, and sign in as a worshipper, as there is a church (the worlds highest I believe) in the pyramid at the top of the building. If you do come by of a weekday, why not drop by the Pacific Coffee concession on the 2nd floor for a refreshment before heading up to the viewing deck. At PC, you are sure to get the finest HK service - mainly pointing, shouting and being rude right to your face. Sounds awful (it is), but nonetheless, it is an experience not to be missed though. Up on the viewing deck there is no seating, no other furniture, actually nothing, just the big open lobby area. However, you do get 360 degree view all across HK, from the harbour to the peak. It is an internal viewing deck, so if you want photos, you should push yourself right against the glass. Come by to kill 15 minutes and enjoy a coffee with great views. Just don't expect any niceties, like seats. This is after all an office building and not for us to look at the pretty skyline. Just another point of interest that you may want to read about on the Central Plaza website; the spire of the building is actually a clock that lights the time in 15 min increments from 6pm to 6am, using four blocks of different colours. There is a system to reading it, and it can be quite fun to try and work it out (maybe that's just me!). read more

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In reviewing a location I would usually have a theme to go with it- like how it makes me feel, what it reminds me of or even just how I would never want to go back to that place again. With this place though, I do really feel neutral- because I used to work there. Having an office here is a blessing in disguise, you may grunt that it is out of the way (depending on how you get there but it is a bit of a trek from the MTR station), you may complain that there are no restaurants there (well yes there is in the form of a coffee shop but that's that) and you may complain that its getting a bit old. And its awful to wait for a taxi downstairs especially when its raining. The list goes on. So why are you giving it four stars if its such a bad place? The view. I was on the upper levels of this building and on a really good day you could see for miles around - I managed to spot Discovery Bay from the office on a clear winters day. The secondary lobby at 46/f is little known place that all tourists should be dragged to. You have a complete 360 degree of Hong Kong from an unparalleled perspective, whilst being indoors away from the elements. It really takes your breath away every time you walk back and it gives you some hope after a long day at work. Maybe it was the job that made me hate it? Maybe, but I still love the view though. read more

Nice upscale plaza that you pass on the way from the Wan Chai MTR station to the ferry pier. The view from here is fantastic and it's nice to just stroll around the fancy surroundings and such. Do beware that it's fully of people during rush hours and a very busy and bustling place! read more

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