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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Chungking Mansion: What to Expect


You can check out this video if you wanna see what's inside Chungking Mansion.

We Stayed in a double room at Crystal Hostel, booked thru Booking.com.
Note: When you book here, you'd be credited by some percentage only.
Their system only holds the amount for reservation, then you'll pay the whole amount when you get there via Cash or Credit card.

Double Room (Crystal Hostel)
Pros:
  • Tony the receptionist was excellent, he was accommodating and polite.
  • Room temp is cool, we didn't use the AC on some nights. it was 25-32 degree Celsius outside, just to give you an idea on what the weather was.
  • It is very near establishments, train station (Tsim Sha Tsui-red line)
  • It is located in Block E, at the back of the building.  more people go to Block A, near the entrance.
  • If you just need somewhere to sleep because you'll be out all day, this is the place to be.
  • Safe and secured. we had no troubles leaving valuable items in the room
  • The Western Union(first one on the left side upon entrance) inside Chungking Mansion has the highest money exchange rate from what we've seen around Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok area.


Cons:
  • So many Indian people that might come on aggressive in some sort to sell you something or offer you rooms, if you're not comfortable with this, do not book here. although my partner was relieved when we enter the hostel because our receptionist is polite. I just told her to not look at anyone when we get past all the stores since the hostel is in Block E.
  • It is located in Block E, at the back of the building. 
  • The room has limited space. we had to put our luggage under the bed, and also enter the room one at a time.
  • The toilet was also cramped but doable.
  • I suggest bring your own toiletries, towels, and blanket.
  • There were stains on the blanket.