Long term stay options in Hong Kong
Jan 2, 2020, 7:31 am
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Long term stay options in Hong Kong
I am based in London but looking to spend 1-2 months in HK around March/April time. As such, I was hoping for some recommendations from those that have done extended stays.
Do you tend to stay in a regular hotel room, a larger suite/aparthotel or serviced apartment?
I imagine a regular HK hotel room without living or dining space will feel incredibly claustrophobic very quickly?
My preference is the Island.
Do you tend to stay in a regular hotel room, a larger suite/aparthotel or serviced apartment?
I imagine a regular HK hotel room without living or dining space will feel incredibly claustrophobic very quickly?
My preference is the Island.
Jan 2, 2020, 4:14 pm
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I am based in London but looking to spend 1-2 months in HK around March/April time. As such, I was hoping for some recommendations from those that have done extended stays.
Do you tend to stay in a regular hotel room, a larger suite/aparthotel or serviced apartment?
I imagine a regular HK hotel room without living or dining space will feel incredibly claustrophobic very quickly?
My preference is the Island.
Do you tend to stay in a regular hotel room, a larger suite/aparthotel or serviced apartment?
I imagine a regular HK hotel room without living or dining space will feel incredibly claustrophobic very quickly?
My preference is the Island.
If you can afford HKD 30,000 per month, I'm guessing you could score a larger room at somewhere like the MO. Call the hotels directly to inquire. Speak with the assistant manager (GM has other duties).
Last edited by moondog; Jan 2, 2020 at 4:23 pm
Jan 2, 2020, 6:35 pm
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First - 1-2 months are not long-term.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Jan 2, 2020, 6:47 pm
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First - 1-2 months are not long-term.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Jan 2, 2020, 7:10 pm
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First - 1-2 months are not long-term.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Also - hotel is your own option because:
a. No landlord is going to rent out the place for just a short-term.
b. All other options except hotel are costly.
I would say a small suite of any hotel should fit your need. However, all the hotels in the Island are quite expensive. I would say either you lower your expectation, or you can tell us more about your situation and see.
Jan 2, 2020, 7:45 pm
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2. Ctrip is a good option for 3-star hotels on the island, but none of them have suites
3. I like the MO because you can negotiate a good rate for their big rooms; I can't say the same for other 5-star hotels on the island
Jan 3, 2020, 1:29 am
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You are suggesting I can stay in the Mandarin Oriental for HK$30,000 per month? Looking at Hotels.com it is about HK$3,800 per night...
What makes you suggest the MO specifically, and I assume the best option is to just email a number of these hotels directly?
Thanks
What makes you suggest the MO specifically, and I assume the best option is to just email a number of these hotels directly?
Thanks
Jan 3, 2020, 1:55 am
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I suggest you call or visit them instead of emailing.
Jan 3, 2020, 3:58 pm
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We stayed at a service apartment opposite Wanchi MTR. Min. stay is 1 month.
But they weren't eager to provide quote or allow booking until it's close to actual arrival date. Understandably they prefer longer terms and will only consider 1-2 months if their units aren't selling. That was early 2019.
But they weren't eager to provide quote or allow booking until it's close to actual arrival date. Understandably they prefer longer terms and will only consider 1-2 months if their units aren't selling. That was early 2019.
Jan 4, 2020, 3:21 am
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Even at current prices you won't find much in terms of rooms that won't make you feel claustrophobic. As a reference point I got a rate at Regal Oriental hotel (supposedly 4-star) in Kowloon back in September for $500/night on a 2 week stay. There are Best Western - level hotels on the Island for about $300 per night - which would still be over your budget.