It was a relatively newer hotel in Wan Chai. The location is great, wiith many restaurants and…read morelocal shops nearby. It was a five min walk to get to Times Square and about a fifteen minute walk to either Causeway Bay or Wan Chai station for the subway. There are many bus stations nearby that will take you directly to many different neighbourhoods of Hong Kong. The hotel staff were very kind. Room service was always done before we got back to the room. They offered a complimentary fruit basket on our first say with an orange, apple,, and pear. It wasn't much but it was a kind gesture. They provide complimentary slippers, toothbrushes, and coffee in the room. I would stay here again when travelling to Hong Kong.

I first stayed that this facility, years ago. Although this hotel is now a bit older, it is very…read morewell maintained. All of the common areas (main lobby, lobby bar, restaurants and public rest rooms) are immaculate. With regards to my assigned room, images are attached--taken immediately after check-in, so that you can share my first impressions. In my opinion, the room size was more than adequate. Furniture was arranged in such a way that the room did not feel crowded. The room's widows are large, which helps make the room feel bigger. (I had a view of the Happy Valley Racecourse.)While the furniture was not "brand new", it was clean with no obvious signs of wear. The mattress was comfortable; the sheets were clean and crisp. The carpet was clean. The bathroom of my unit was small (compared to those found in a more modern hotel). It had a shower--no bathtub. But the size is consistent with other hotels designed during the same era. The bathroom is where you see the most wear and tear; again, it was well maintained. The towels were always clean--but on some days, I got specimens that were newer than others. Amenities provided (which I valued) included: good Wi-Fi connection; 2 free bottles of water per day; a room safe; and a nice selection of toiletries. The television had good picture and sound--but I didn't visit HK to watch TV. With reference to location, the hotel is a (rough approximate, for me) 5 minute walk to "Times Square"; 10 minute walk to the Wan Chai Ferry Pier; 10 minute walk to the Wan Chai MRT station; close to the Causeway Bay MRT. With adjustment for peak demand periods and weather conditions, taxis are available at the hotel's front entrance. As for dining options, the hotel does have some nice restaurants. But there are a lot of eating options in the immediate vicinity, too. You can eat at a higher end restaurant; eat like a local--or at any price point in between. Hotel room rates are a reflection of the location, total room size (sq. ft.), age of the facility and amenities provided. Given all of these considerations, I did enjoy my recent stay at the South Pacific Hotel in Wan Chai, and feel that the room rate paid was reasonable for that area of HK. The staff was also very helpful, when their assistance was needed.

Great hotel and loved the location! It's so close to shopping balls (K11), subway/MRT, close walk…read moreto many many shops. If you go to the Sky Garden on the 38th floor or something around that, you'll have a gorgeous view of the Victoria Harbor. Room itself was small but clean and the view from the 16th floor was nice. Their wifi is actually fast! Breakfast buffet was ok. You might want to skip that and just eat something around the hotel to experience an authentic HK style breakfast. Service at the front desk was meh, they kept letting UPS pilots cut ahead of us. Other than that, decent and clean hotel in close proximity to many things.

Let me inform you that this is not a 5 or even 4 star hotel, do not be fooled. It's a decent hotel…read moreand is relatively clean. The restroom is tiny and floods due to the decent water pressure. They do not offer enough towels to compensate for the flooding which is incredible frustrating. No one wants to have to clean up their own hotel restroom. The ventilation is nonexistent in the restroom so try not to take a long steamy shower. The service is good so overall not a bad hotel. Location is perfect for being smack dab in the middle of TST. It is also 2 short blocks away from a fantastic snack shack called Wah Kee. You must try it! It is also conveniently located right next to the MTR.

If location is everything, then being smack dab in the heart of Wanchai might be the biggest appeal…read moreof staying at the Brighton after all. It's a reasonably priced hotel option and is a popular choice for many visitors to Hong Kong. The immediate pro is that it is extremely close to public transit with several MTR exits at every turn. Grabbing a taxi along any of the major roadways: Lockhart Rd, Jaffe Rd, or even Hennessy Rd are all one block away. The rooms themselves are just like HK apartments: tiny. They are not for the faint of heart and even a double bed room feels like a small college dorm studio than a hotel room. This is mainly for the deluxe and superior rooms, which vary between 200-205 sq ft. This doesn't leave much room when factoring the bathrooms, which also feel very tight. Big spenders can opt for the larger suites, which are more than double the size of regular rooms at nearly 470 sq ft. It can accommodate up to 3 people semi-comfortably. The beds could be comfier and are all twins or King beds. There's nothing in between. Amenities are limited since it is a compact, boutique hotel. This means there is no spa, fitness room, business centre, swimming pool or any restaurant onsite. This is not a problem, especially if one intends on being on being out and about in HK, rather than spending time at the hotel.

The Brighton hotel is in a fantastic location, 1 min walk from Wanchai MTR and in the middle of the…read morehustle of nightclubs, restaurants and the odd brothel. However the hotel itself is small and quiet and it is easy to slip away from the neon lights when you're ready for bed. The rooms themselves are small, but bright with big windows, great air-con and the typical amnieties of mini bar etc. It was a little disconcerting when we first arrived as the wall adjoining the bathroom was made of glass (sharing with a family member!), but thankfully a curtain can be pulled down. Still you are in very close quarters and can hear everything! On the plus side the shower pressure is fantastic, the place is very clean, and new towels daily if desired. On the negative side, the cleaners seemed to want to clean our room at 930am every morning, though when told to come back later they were very polite and apologetic. Also we were on a non smoking floor and the area outside the lift often smelled like someone had been chain smoking. My favorite thing about the whole place though was the free wifi. Though typical in Hong Kong, I've stayed in a number of hotels around the world and always found it insanely frustrating how even the free wifi made you constantly log in with your credentials, or only allowed minimum devices connected, or was dead slow. This has auto connect after the first day and was super fast!! Fantastic!! Over all, small and not a place to stay if spending a lot of time in the hotel, but 100% recommend if staying in the city. Would stay again for sure.

Nice hotel ideally located a block from the MTR subway station which makes getting around very…read moreconvenient. Rooms are small with a small fridge, coffee maker and good amount of outlets which is nice. Bathroom is small and shower water pressure could be better but it was okay. Beds are comfy with nice fluffy pillows. Slept well too. There's a 7-11 very close but they along with Circle K's are everywhere. There's a McDonalds across the street. Staff have been friendly. The breakfast is very good. Actually all the Shangri-la hotels usually have good breakfasts. They have many Western and Asian items available. There are several mini marts nearby and plenty of small joints to eat. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They were quick to help me when I lost my key.

Stayed in Hotel Jen (formerly Trader's hotel, which it is still referenced as in some travel…read moreguides) this summer and had a really great time. The lobby is really nice, with helpful staff and coffee/tea at the front desk. The rooms themselves were on the smaller side, but definitely very cozy and comfortable. I believe that the rooms also come with large windows and one of those window side couches. We got a room with a harbor view and the view was absolutely awesome. Rooms were spotless and also came with a flat screen TV and free wifi. One weird thing is that our room didn't really have a bathroom - there was a bathroom stall, a shower, and a sink/counter right when you enter. There was a sliding door you could pull to separate the two, but there wasn't a real 'bathroom' that you usually see in hotel rooms. You lose a little privacy, but given the price and the quality of the room, it was definitely understandable. There is a small pool and gym at the top floor with amazing views of the harbor, a definite plus. Overall, we had an awesome time at Hotel Jen and would definitely recommend it!

Back in 2019, I stayed at the Island Pacific Hotel for about 1 week during the Mega Show…read moreConvention. My room was upgraded for some reason, don't recall exactly why, but happy with the view. The staff were amazing. Always greeting me. They would open the door whenever existing the place. Those things are simple, but it makes someone like me feel special. Every night I would order room service and the food was delicious. They sure did make you feel like home. I'm planning on going back to Hong Kong, but not for business. Didn't experience Hong Kong like I should have. Definitely will be staying at the same hotel. Highly recommend staying.

Had an exceptionally calm and restful 10-night stay here. We had two adjoining rooms, and the setup…read moreworked perfectly for our family. I got the feeling not many families stayed here, mostly because it was more in a residential part of the city rather than downtown or in the "happening" places. But we loved it. Everything we needed was right there -- the bakery up the street where we got breakfast, the laundry, where we had our clothes done-- and the ding ding stop was super close, too. When we booked the place, the hotel was under construction (which has since been completed), but the staff was helpful in getting us the rooms we needed. We actually had an incredible view of the harbor, which we spent many a relaxing hour enjoying. This is definitely off the beaten path for most travelers, but worth it for a modest stay while in HK.

A time tested traditional grand hotel that is well preserved and maintained. We love the Christmas…read moredecorations. The service in the hotel is also impeccable.

Stopped by one evening for some after dinner drinks at the Aubrey bar. We ordered a dirty martini,…read moresake and a highball. Great service and drinks. The staff was very accommodating in moving us from the bar to the table right next to the window where we enjoyed beautiful views of the Victoria Harbour. Highly recommend for a great ambience!

Amazing hotel, so cool, so pretty, everything super shinny. Very easy check in process in a…read morebeautiful lobby. Second floor has restaurant and nice sitting area. There's a pathway from the second floor to the mall. There's a roof top bar, with excellent food and amazing view of Hong Kong skyline. The rooms are very nice. Comfortable bed, shower is separate from toilet. Room service people are very friendly. The hotel in popular Tai Koo area. Lots of shopping, giant train station, lots of restaurants available near the hotel. An amazing place to stay.

Been awhile since someone wrote a review so letting the world know that this is still a very solid…read morehotel option! Hotel is located on the eastern side of HK Island and is about a 30 min MTR (subway) ride to central. Conveniently next to City Plaza mall where there is a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The hotel has a modern feel and layout. The beds and pillows are comfy and the hotel has installed filtered water faucets in everyone room to go "green" and reduce water bottle consumption. My one gripe is the bathroom layout for standard rooms. Since the standard rooms are not large, the bathroom has an open layout. If traveling alone, this is not an issue. However, if traveling with a friend or a significant other, you can hear all the bathroom "sounds" from everywhere in the room. The one positive about the bathroom is the waterfall shower! Overall, great hotel with modern amenities in a great location at a decent price. Convenient to the mall and restaurants and MTR. Would definitely recommend if you want to get away from the crowds of central and save some money!

This used to be the YMCA and is now The CityView, and the history shows in some parts of the…read morebuilding. The biggest advantage is the location: you're right near the hustle and bustle with plenty of food and shopping options, and the MTR station is just a short walk away, which makes getting around Hong Kong very easy. The hotel itself was okay overall. During our stay, some areas were under construction, so parts of the property felt a bit less polished. In the lobby, they have a communal water station, which was handy, but we didn't really explore many of the other hotel facilities, so I can't comment on the gym or other amenities. Our room was fine but definitely on the smaller side, which seems pretty typical for Hong Kong. There wasn't much space to move around, and the beds were extremely small and fairly firm, so comfort may be an issue if you're taller or prefer softer mattresses. The room had a cooler box instead of a proper fridge, and based on our experience I wouldn't trust it for storing food that needs to stay cold. Overall, I'd call this an okay hotel: great for its convenient location and access to transit, but with pretty basic rooms and a few quirks that might be dealbreakers for some travelers. If you prioritize being close to the action and can live with tighter space and firm beds, it can work, but it's not a standout stay.

Compared to other midtier hotels in Kowloon, the City View (城景國際) is definitely a worthy hotel…read moredestination in the heart of Yau Ma Tei. The building's renovation over the last decade has modernized this 4 star property, which is run by the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. Overall, the beds are comfy, the amenities are solid, and the hotel is an excellent value. If location is everything, then this quiet stretch of Waterloo Rd is a nice departure from Nathan Rd, which is just around the corner. It is also 2 minutes from the nearest MTR station (Yau Ma Tei) and stone's throw away from Dundas St and the Ladies Market. The rooms are spacious and modern, which is a far cry from many adjacent hotels on the Kowloon and HK island side. I'm a fan of the larger beds, which were also fairly comfy and the rooms have actual views of the city and beyond. Shower and bathroom facilities were also not a shoebox, which I very much appreciated. From an amenities standpoint, it's quite generous. They have a hotel rooftop pool, along with a 24 hour fitness center, and pretty strong WiFi. Several years ago they would equip every guest with a complimentary smartphone for local calls and internet, which was unheard of. Some good news for the environmentally conscious: It is also eco-certified. As a result, they will no longer offer disposable plastic tableware or plastic bottled water. All guests are encouraged to bring their own personal toiletries as toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. will not be provided. Where they fall short is the dining options, which have been mediocre overall. City Cafe is their all-day buffet option, the Balcony is their in-house Cantonese + Dim Sum spot, Amazing Bakery is the grab-n-go option, and the Amazing is their overly fancy but subpar haute cuisine establishment. Eating off property is far more exciting (#1), but this is to be expected. Lastly the service has been good but not great. They could certainly be more efficient for check-in/check-out times and seem to be understaffed. Concierge is not exactly up to par with the luggage handling or recommendations, but this is not a a deal breaker. All in all, this place gets a big thumbs up. Barring ho-hum dining options and subjective service, the location and overall comfort will always make this a property worth considering. __________ (#1) The nearby street food especially. My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/x5gIbvgN-LOtI851VM-mBA?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ