Loved the location, enjoyed the view!
Last August 14-18, we celebrated our anniversary in Hongkong.
Stayed at Stanford Hotel in Mongkok.
I booked online via their website. I think I got the most competitive price
as compared to when I booked to the other sites.
This is one of our best choices when it comes to location.
It is centrally located in Soy Street Mongkok, very near Ladies Market (only if you're interested).
MTR is a 15-minute walk. Very convenient.
There are many many restaurants within the vicinity.
The area is very pleasant. It is just infront of a Christian School/Church.
Along the sidewalks, you'll prolly get used to luxury cars parked every day/night.
From the airport, instead of using the airport shuttle bus ($120), airport express train ($90 + $40 taxi)or taxi ($240) which is a little bit expensive, we decided to use the air bus A21 for just $33 per person.
You can use either cash, or the octopus card.
The air bus is conveniently located at the exit (just follow the signage) and find the A21 sign post
and wait for the bus. The bus will drop you off at the Sino Center and from there you walk around 10-15 mins to Stanford Hotel. Of course, if you have babies or old folks with you or big luggage, I suggest you use the taxi =)
Anyway, checking in/out was easy. But we had to wait for 1PM as we arrived a little early and the room is not yet ready.
Surprisingly, we were upgraded at no additional cost. Thank you!
We were asked to deposit $1,500 which the only thing I find off. I know hotels ask deposit but usually, very minimal deposit.
$1,500 for me is a little steep. $100 per day would suffice I guess.
Anyway, the receptionist was kind enough to just let me deposit $1000 instead of $1500 and it's refundable when you check out.
They also asked if they can swipe your card so the total balance of your hotel stay is already on hold.
We stayed in a deluxe room at the 10th floor and it doesn't disappoint.
Since we have a kid, we requested a non-smoking room.
The room is bigger compared to the rooms I've been to in Hongkong.
It is clean, fresh and it has a view. Not unlike the usual view of the back of the hotel.
The bed is comfy, the pillow a little firm/hard though.
Elevator is working well and fast during our stay.
The bathroom is spotless as well.
And the basic is provided like shampoo/conditioner/body wash all rolled into one, cotton buds, toothbrush, soap.
There's a hair dryer, kettle, ref, and an extra pillow.
And what I like is that the towels are not thin and shabby, it's almost brand new!
They refilled our bottled water, coffee, sugar and tea every day.
No problem with the cleaning persons, everything is in order after they made up the room.
Air conditioner is working well and we really had a good night sleep there.
There's noise from the other guests but very minimal.
We didn't see the free shuttle bus so no comment on there.
They have an adapter right at the table near the window.
Wifi is fast and uninterrupted, the password given once you checked in.
When we checked out, we left our luggage with them until our departure for the airport.
They are also fast when we requested spoons from the housekeeping.
We didn't try their buffet breakfast so no comment on that.
The receptionists, even if kinda swamped with guests, are friendly.
The staff and hotel people are nice. They smile and help you.
We were given chocolates on our last night. A nice touch and we appreciate it.
We will be staying here again when we come back.
