Fantastic hotel experience. I would definitely consider staying at Eaton HK again on future solo-trips to Hong Kong-Kowloon area.
As somebody who is LGBT and low-key socially and politically active, it's very nice to stay at a hotel that is inclusive and affirms your identity, beliefs, and values. The hotel was adorned with walls and sections that educated, paid tribute to, and celebrated queer folx, commemorated those who have passed from AIDS, and other social causes. The hotel is also very involved with the local and global art and activism scene with social events and workshops that were free of charge, or for a nominal fee, for patrons of the hotel.
For visitors, the check-in process was easy, and there were staff that also opened doors, offered assistance, and were extremely helpful.
Eaton HK had a small, but clean, gym and pool area. The gym had a selection of dumbbells, step and riser, yoga blocks, kettle bell, and complementary towel service. The pool, again small, had floaties, and nice lawn chairs for people who wanted to tan. The staff would be check people in, offer towels, and if using the pool- would assign a staff to lifeguard in the pool area.
The bed was sufficient, but a bit small. I did get the Nook - the smallest option, at about 138-168 USD (the range due to the hotel service cost and my laziness to verify). They also provided sustainable bottles of water that they refilled per day. There was a safe for personal items and a small closet. Consider upgrading to a larger room if you have 2 or more people in your party.
The only negative was that I would wake up in the middle of the night (jet lag and insomnia) and smell old cigarette smoke. Eaton HK did its best by investing in air purifiers and imposing a smoking violation fee, but it still permeated through the doors. It felt like the neighboring rooms has a smoker that was violating the rules...
Again not a fault of Eaton HK, but be careful for those who have sensitivity to smoke and allergies. read more