Finding hotels/ lodging / accommodations, Part 1
I've read a really useful article in a book about Hong Kong Travel. Honestly, I recommend this book if you really want to go travel in Hong Kong. Check it out in the source I indicate below the article.
Because Hong Kong is a dense, packed small city, public transportation is very easy and efficient to use. Attractions are everywhere and well spread throughout the city, so different hotels have different convenience on seeing different things, and easy public transportation system makes hotel location a minor thing to worry about. Many visitors like to stay in Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side because there are concentration of different hotels, as well as shopping malls and great restaurants. Business travelers usually prefer the Central district on the Hong Kong Island side, and visitors who prefer to be less crowded area will choose the hotels strung along the waterfront of Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. These spots are also right in the middle between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, it's convenient to go either north or south, and easier to get a Victoria harbor view from your hotel. For people who likes more local stuff, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are full of affordable hotels and local shops - very exciting neighborhood.
The hotel prices dramatically fluctuate depending on the season. If you go during peak season, like Chinese New Year in around Feb, Mar-May, Oct-Nov, you may have to pay a lot more. Shop around and ask about special packages, upgrades or promotional areas when making reservations, especially in the off season. Check their websites for good deals - offers can be up to 50% off on the internet.
In general, prices of a room really depends on its view and height rather than upon its size. You may already know that the best and most expensive rooms are those with a nice view of Victoria Harbor, and with higher floors. If you don't care about the view, the deals can be pretty good. But if you ask if the view worth the price, the answer is yes if you're a tourist - because you can see the most beautiful night scene in the East, and you can also see watercraft activity ranging from cruise ships to fishing boats to ferries during the day, and great architectures and landmarks in one condensed harbor view. Of course, you don't have to see this view from your room. So it really depends on how pleasant and how long you'd like to stay in your hotel room.
We'll continue to talk about tips on hotels and accommodations in Hong Kong later on.
(Source: Frommer's Hong Kong (Frommer's Complete)by Beth Reiber)
