There are countless online booking platforms on the market these days. As a savvy consumer, I always use price comparison websites such as Wego, TripAdvisor and Trivago before booking a hotel. These sites do not participate in the transaction; their function is simply to compare hotels and provide referral services. Travellers simply need to enter their booking details—such as country, region, check-in dates and number of guests—and the price comparison sites will compare hotels for you. You can even choose to display prices in the currency of your chosen country, which is a very thoughtful touch. In comparison, Trivago offers a wider range of filter options; travellers can filter by rating, price, hotel facilities or personal preferences, and there are even options for pet-friendly and LGBTQ+-friendly accommodation.
PriceNet Accommodation Guide – Book online to find the best deals
As well as helping you find the best value for money hotels, each booking website also offers exclusive, limited-time booking deals available through their platform. Once you’ve compared the options, you can go straight to the booking site that best suits your needs. With so many booking sites to choose from, I’ve recently been using the Chinese platform Ctrip quite a lot. Perhaps because it’s a relatively new entrant to the market, its prices are often cheaper than those of established sites such as Hotels.com and Agoda, presumably to attract more new customers. However, it’s naturally better to check the established sites for guest reviews, as they offer more hotel information, photographs and options, and are far more comprehensive. A word of advice: often, the cheapest room isn’t necessarily the best choice. You need to consider the room type, size, whether there’s free Wi-Fi and breakfast, and so on—in short, the overall ‘value for money’ is what really counts.
Luxury Star-Rated Hotels: Hotel Guide
Ruxin Causeway Bay Seaview Hotel The Causeway Bay Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong
The Rui Xin Causeway Bay Sea View Hotel is a four-star hotel, with rooms on the upper floors offering unobstructed views of Victoria Harbour. The hotel is just one stop away from the bustling heart of Causeway Bay, with a tram stop right on the doorstep; the surroundings are much quieter than Causeway Bay itself, giving a sense of being away from the hustle and bustle. Furthermore, nearby Ching Fung Street is home to many affordable restaurants and snack bars, with prices more reasonable than in the tourist areas. It is close to Victoria Park, which features football pitches, tennis courts and more, as well as chemists, greengrocers and large supermarkets, allowing you to experience the daily life of Hong Kong’s residents.
Address: 18 King’s Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Nearby: MTR Tin Hau Station
Tel: +852 3553 2898
Price:HK$ from 857
Wi-Fi: Free
Breakfast: Available
Website:http://www.lhotelgroup.com/tc/hotel/lhotel-causeway-bay-harbour-view/Home
Miramar Hotel The Mira Hong Kong
The Miramar Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui is a five-star hotel offering spacious, stylish rooms with views of Kowloon Park. Situated in Tsim Sha Tsui, the heart of Kowloon, the hotel is surrounded by numerous large shopping centres, such as Miramar Shopping Centre and The One. Harbour City is just a ten-minute walk away, and there is a wide selection of restaurants and bars in the vicinity, many of which remain open late into the night. The hotel thoughtfully provides maps and complimentary mobile phones for guests to use Wi-Fi, 3G networks and make international calls, ensuring guests feel right at home.
Address: 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Nearby: MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station
Tel: +852 2368 1111
Price:HK$ from 1,600
Wi-Fi: Free
Breakfast: Available
Website:http://www.themirahotel.com/zh-hant/
Hyatt Regency Shatin, Hong Kong Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sha Tin
The Hyatt Regency Shatin, Hong Kong is a five-star hotel in the Shatin district, situated close to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University MTR station, though it is some distance from the city centre. The hotel’s facilities are brand new, and the rooms are not only spacious but also bright and comfortable; the sea-view rooms, in particular, offer delightful views of Tolo Harbour. The hotel is well-equipped, and the swimming pool thoughtfully provides floats and kickboards. Although there are no restaurants or convenience stores in the immediate vicinity, guests can enjoy the on-site bar, café and the Michelin-recommended Chinese restaurant ‘Sha Tin 18’ without leaving the premises. The hotel’s patisserie is also renowned throughout Hong Kong for its honey cake – a must-try!
Address: 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories ((Near MTR University Station)
Tel: +852 3723 1234
Price:HK$ from 939
Wi-Fi: Free
Breakfast: Available
Website:https://hongkongshatin.regency.hyatt.com/zh-Hant/hotel/home.html
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The Salvation Army William Booth Hostel
The Salvation Army Booth Lodge
The William Bu Guest House reopened at the end of 2014 following a refurbishment, and the facilities are brand new. The guest house is very well connected: as well as being accessible via the direct A21 airport bus, it is just a five-minute walk from Yau Ma Tei MTR station, and is not far from Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok either. Although Yau Ma Tei is a bustling area, the guesthouse is well soundproofed, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle with absolutely no noise. Not only are there a great many shops and restaurants nearby, but it is also close to popular tourist attractions such as Temple Street, Mei To Restaurant and the Jade Market.
Address: 7th Floor, 11 Wing Sing Lane, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon ((Near Yau Ma Tei MTR Station)
Tel: +852 2771 9266
Price:HK$ from 1,320
Wi-Fi: Free
Breakfast: Available
Website:http://www.salvationarmy.org.hk/services/booth
Mei He Lou Youth Hostel
YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
Mei Ho House, a Grade II listed building, was completed in 1954. It was revitalised from the former Shek Kip Mei Resettlement Block, a public housing estate in Hong Kong, and has been transformed into the modern youth hostel it is today. Mei Ho House harmoniously blends its architectural heritage with contemporary facilities, which include the ‘Mei Ho House Living Museum’ – a museum dedicated to public housing – as well as a café, multi-purpose spaces and exhibition venues. The hostel offers 109 twin rooms, nine dormitories, two family rooms and four rooms adapted for people with disabilities, providing ample accommodation capacity. The youth hostel has preserved the unique spatial design of the Shek Kip Mei Resettlement Estate, recreating the daily lives and leisure habits of the original residents, as well as their close-knit neighbourhood ties. Now you too can stay in rooms converted from Hong Kong’s former public housing flats and experience this authentic, grassroots way of life.
One of the distinctive features of staying in a youth hostel is that there’s less of a sense of distance between people, making it easier to chat with other guests and make new friends. As well as shared dormitory rooms, there are also family rooms and twin rooms to choose from. The rooms are not small and offer plenty of space for luggage. However, unlike hotels, hostels do not provide slippers or disposable toiletries, and when you check out, you must remember to remove the bed sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases and hand them in at reception.
Address:Ground Floor, Mei Ho House, 70 Park Road, Sham Shui Po
Tel: +852 3728 3454
Directions: Take Exit B2 at Sham Shui Po MTR Station, walk along Pei Ho Street for about 3 minutes, then turn left onto Park Road; walk for about 2 minutes and you will see Mei Ho House.
Price: From HK$$ 618
Wi-Fi: Free
Breakfast: Available
Website:https://www.yha.org.hk/zh/hostels/forms/
Website:https://www.yha.org.hk/zh/our-services/mei-ho-house-revitalisation-project/heritage-mei-ho-house/
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