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gay in korea · Joined: 13 Jan 2010

I'm going on a trip to Hong Kong and Macau on the 19th.

I'm looking for not horrible hotels at ok prices. I'm also open to suggestions for things to do in both places. But hotels are a priority.

Thanks.

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

jhuntingtonus · Joined: 09 Dec 2008 Location: Jeonju

I like the Ramada, on the southeastern side of Kowloon. It costs me about US$80 per night, has good-sized rooms (not to be taken for granted in Hong Kong), solid quality, and an excellent location - walk to many museums, huge amounts of shopping, and the harbor ferry.

Murakano · Joined: 10 Sep 2009

City View hotel in Kowloon, right by Nathan Road, close to the MTR, close to the Jade/Ladies/Mongkok etc. Recommended and you can get a very good deal through one of the sites like Agoda/booking.com etc for example.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294217-d1165155-Reviews-The_Cityview_Hong_Kong-Hong_Kong_Hong_Kong_Region.html

For Macau I stayed in The Sintra. Reasonably priced, central, bus from the ferry terminal etc. Booked through Macau.com. You can also get ferry/hotel deals at the ferry terminal.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g664891-d306244-Reviews-Hotel_Sintra-Macau_Macau_Region.html

deadendgeneration · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Siheung

Any advice on cheaper/cheapest places in the two? I'm heading there in September at the start of 6 months of traveling and a something to lie on is about all that is required.

Murakano · Joined: 10 Sep 2009

BoholDiver · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Canada

Chungking isn't as bad as people say. It has some cons:

1. Slow and crowded elevators
2. Bad smell
3. Small rooms.
4. Annoying salespeople on the 1st floor.

Pros:

1. Safe (I think so, at least)
2. Cheap
3. great food and services in the building
4. Great location

definitely maybe · Joined: 16 Feb 2008

www.agoda.com

moosehead · Joined: 05 May 2007

better double-confirm your reservation at a hotel - HK is one of the places people are getting backed up trying to fly on to Europe due to the volcano

good luck!

Jeffery2k · Joined: 21 Apr 2010

Use to live in HK and I think it depends on whether you want cheap or luxurious. I won't list the luxurious ones because they are plentiful and easy to find. Just search TST (Tsim Sha tsui) or Central.

Cheap:

Chungking
YMCA
YWCA

As far as Macao, don't even worry about booking a place ahead of time. Just go to the Ferry terminal in Central and you will see a bunch of people at the counter trying to get you to book hotels before you board. they have better rates and will even discount you the ferry ticket. The casinos have made going from HK to Macao virtually painless, even can be done at the dock (and should be because its cheaper).

-Jeff