While I don't have status with Marriott, I was a guest of who was and this was a great experience!…read more Lounge: all day access with snacks & meals during certain hours, available with a full bar, chilled drinks, and dry snacks are always available. I liked the tea cookies (chocolate and matcha) the best... Breakfast: hot continental and much more, made to order eggs and noodle soup. I also enjoyed the rice rolls & dim sum. Yum yum! Room: On the smaller end and wasn't crazy about the watery lotion but I think it's the same brand used across all Courtyards... Would stay again in a heartbeat - esp for the breakfast!!

They don't have an ice machine, but you can request them to bring up a bucket to you…read more Once you land in Hong Kong International, you can take the A12 bus directly to the hotel on Water Street, stop #5, for $45 HKG. Pretty darn convenient if you don't like paying for the train or taxi. Pros - very close to the bus stop in which you take in AND out of the city to the airport - offers in-town shuttle service - pretty much sound proof next to the other rooms, but if someone is making a ruckus in the hall, you will hear it. - pretty decent space and even though it's an older building, needs some tlc, it's pretty nice/comfy Cons- no outlets where you need them. There is an outlet on one side of the bed so it's not handy for 2 people staying in one room. There is no outlet in the bathroom so you can't curl/straighten your hair in there. You could do your hair right outside the bathroom next to the only other mirror in the room :/ Speaking of bathroom, the toilet is helllllla loud when you flush. Do note this location is far from the MTR. There is a tram stop nearby though and you can ride for $2.50 HKD hehe.

This isn't the most extensive art shop I've been to, but this is Hong Kong and space is limited so…read morebottom line- it gets the job done if you're on HK island. Artland seems to focus more on supplies for painters or drawing artists. I noticed a good supply of paints, water colours, markers, and coloured pencils. If you're into Crayola products, they have a decent selection. You can find things like embroidery wool, but the cross stitch patterns they offer are limited to subjects like floral bouquets and landscapes. Same with clothing; you could find a few things like fabric paints or markers for t-shirts, but it's not that plentiful. They did have a sizeable section dedicated to art books, though. In the end, I got what I needed- coloured pencils to fuel my new short-term hobby before my baby arrives: adult colouring books! :)

This place was alright. However, this is coming from someone who grew up with CN Stationary and has…read moreshopped at Michaels (In the US) for the past 5-6 years. With the limited space in Hong Kong, I understand that it's hard to stuff thousands of products into a 2000sq ft shop. There's really a lot of different types of products, however, the brand selection is rather limited. A lot of Staedtler, Primarily Daler-Rowney, I guess that's how Hong Kong art stores are? There's various high end products for professional artists too. One thing I didn't like about the store was I also found some products to be a bit scattered. Like they had a calligraphy section by the counter but also at another aisle, and Chinese calligraphy in another aisle. Many products like paints were organised by brands rather than by type. Yet many products were organised by products too. I also found the store to be slightly overpriced. The Pilot Parallel pen was $95 and it is only at $85 the Commercial Press in CWB, and $80 in CN. OH well. Their student level water colour is also quite expensive, Daler-Rowney Aquafine at $455. I can practically buy the artist colours at that price (On amazon at least) Paper and sketchbooks were nearly all Daler-Rowney as well. I just wished there's more variety in brands. However, this place is probably the best on Hong Kong Island and it will do the job if you need anything for your art supplies/project, etc. They also opened a mini gallery of a photographer's work. Also the hours aren't very friendly. Closed on Sundays, closed 5pm on Saturdays and 7pm on weekdays. Better rush here after work/school or come on a Saturday. *** Favourites: Convenient, just on Lockhart & Tonnochy Rd. Meh: a bit overpriced. Mostly Daler-Rowney. hours are not long, but it's alright. catered to students Last words: Has all your art supplies if you don't care about brand and price

One of the few shops in Sham Shui Po that I know (granted, that does limit the sample size), that…read morespecialise in 'craft' as opposed to wholesale designer supplies. Here you can find ribbons, trimmings and embellishments, but also gift boxes and embroidery hoops. Cross stich patterns and fake flowers. I walked out with almost 200 yards of ribbon for a little (a very little) over HKD50 - bargain! Like all shops in SSP, Tak Cheung Co obviously understands the value of a good business card - you WILL need help to find the same store twice. But theirs is one of the most helpful I've collected on many visits to the area. In fact, it's the one I present to taxi drivers whenever I go to SSP, just so I know where I am when I start and can orientate myself for the rest of the expedition, kind of. Of course one then has to pop in to the store to see what's on offer ... It would be rude not to.

So the unfortunate part about contemporary art in Hong Kong is that this city has failed at…read moreproviding any museum to date to showcase it. There are several reason for this I understand, but as such, the gallerists in this town are tasked with advocating contemporary art by the artistis and exhibitions they show, all while footing the prohibitively expensive overhead in doing so. I applaud them all for the weight they carry on this front. This is where uber cool places like Above Second Gallery come in hand. As collector and really just modern art (art made between 1860's-1970's) and contemporary art (art made since WWII and usually artists who are still living and producing work) museum enthusiast, I want to see and be surrounded by "art of the now." Above Second Gallery did just this for me with the show of Nick Walker. Often galleries can be intimidating and I understand why people do not stop and drop in. Art can be a discussion that people are not comfortable having because most people in the art world make non-art world people feel stupid. We know I speak the truth. The gallerist at Above Second Gallery was great. Down to earth, not pushing anything, teaching me a few fun facts about the artist along the way, very approachable. Now although I know alot about art, I felt like her attitude was not elevated and was welcoming to simply explore the work. Nick Walker's work showed really well in this little space. So go visit Above Second Gallery (or heck, just walk by and peer into their floor to ceiling windows and check it out from the curb if you are too intimidated to walk inside!) and see for yourself the cool contemporary art they have slapped up on their walls, because it does not appear you are going to have the opportunity to few it from a public museum any time soon.

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This is an absolutely amazing store. They have virtually everything... office supplies (they have…read moremore types of pens than I knew existed), greeting cards, ribbons, bows, gift bags, decorations, lights. You name it, they have it. Don't be put off by the relatively small space for so much merchandise. If you don't see what you want, just ask and one of the staff will find it for you. I've been going here for 25+ years and have never found a more service-oriented store in Hong Kong.

Sam and Company is a veritable treasure trove of stationary loveliness. Despite its excellent…read morelocation on Stanley Street, and the affect of this prime location on their rent demands, the store is not as jam-packed as many of its competitors in the area. They have struck a pleasant balance of a well stocked store, with plenty of products to browse, but enough space in the aisles to turn around without taking out half the shop. As is expected, Sam and Company sell pens, notebooks, printer paper, craft supplies, card board, red packets, greeting cards, as well as some rather random items like inflatable Hello Kittys, paper lanterns, plastic fruit and footballs. In fact, so good is the stock in there, that when I was recently looking for a non-self inking customisable 6 digit number stamp - yep, that specific, and had already flustered most as though I had asked for a left handed mug, the lovely owner/sales lady didn't bat an eyelid and just asked what size. I kid you not, she had an entire box of non-self inking customisable 6 digit number stamps. The point to the story is that Sam and Company have a lot of stuff. It's on shelves, piled on the floor, hanging off the ceilings, nine out of ten they will have what you are looking for (unless it is the aforementioned left handed mug). If you don't see what you want, ask the staff, there is so much more stuff secreted away behind the counter or out back. My only grumble is the staff can be a bit pushy. If the product you want isn't quite right, they get a bit shirty if you don't to buy. They also follow you around the store, but maybe that's just me and my dodgy looks? A definite must for anyone who needs anything craft or stationery.

As an ABC I really appreciate this store as they modernize and update traditional Chinese style…read more clothes and "hipsterize" traditional Chinese prints/items. For those that are familiar with HK pop culture they generally have some hidden gems. I try to get something from here anytime I'm in HK. They have a store at HKG also for those that are just doing a layover.

My husband read about this place while searching for locally manufactured gifts to bring home after…read moreour trip to Hong Kong. The store is beautiful and offers a wide array of different items, from clothing to arts and crafts and jewelry. Everything is made in Hong Kong and we loved the idea of buying something that is not mass-produced. I got some hair tube wraps, a t-shirt and some jewelry: prices are on the expensive end but I got very quality, unique items that I did not see anywhere else during my stay so all in all, it was a good trade.

To my knowledge I only know of two stores on Mui Wo that specialize in Furniture. May Art Furniture…read moreDecoration Co. is the more budget friendly one. It's across the road from my apartment so when I first moved in it only made sense to give the place a visit, after all my home as naked of furniture. I walked into MAFDC with a set budget, eager to see how I could fill my living room and roof. I thought, by judging the stores outside, that I could get a couple of things, a table and set of chairs at least. The phrase, don't judge a book by its cover springs to mind. The store offers a decent standard of furniture with nothing (that I saw) under the $500 apart from the odd chair or stool. It's a long store with leather couches filling along the entire way. On either side the walls are lined with shelfs, cupboards, drawers, and a sign reading "custom made!", which I assume just means adding another 0 to the price for a choice of color. I walked from the entrance to the far end where the counter is and asked about outdoor furniture. The lady behind the counter simply pointed to a catalogue filled with all sorts of things. Primarily I was going for a parasol. They had one going for $650 with an average delivery time of 15 days, I have no idea if that's a good price or not, but I figured I'd need a table to eat on first before worrying about pimping up my rooftop! I asked her about her cheapest table and chairs, or if she had any discounts. She obviously wasn't used to dealing with customers like me and I highly underestimated the standard of the store. I left but promised myself to research the price of parasols... I probably should have put a time limit on that promise.