Regal Oriental Hotel

This was the hotel where we spent our honeymoon back in 2008. Eighteen years have flown by, and we chose to stay here again on our trip to Hong Kong this year. Overall, it's a hotel with excellent value for money in Hong Kong. At less than 600 RMB per night, it's a rare find for a 4-star standard hotel in the city. We stayed for 3 nights and it was very comfortable. The room size and facilities were good. They also provided a complimentary breakfast every day, which was both abundant and delicious. A special mention goes to the water dispenser located in the elevator lobby on my floor (I believe there's one on every floor), where you can get free drinking water. This is truly fantastic in Hong Kong, where bottled water is expensive and public places (including museums and shopping malls) rarely have drinking fountains. Another great feature is that the room's electricity stays on even without the key card inserted, and doesn't cut off when you remove it. Each room comes with two key cards, which is very convenient. Also, even in March, the hotel had air conditioning that got very cold when turned on (I'm someone who gets hot easily). The hotel's location in Kowloon City is a historically rich area. While it's not in a bustling commercial district and a bit of a walk to the MTR station, it's still quite convenient overall. It's an area where buses are actually more convenient than the MTR. There's a direct A22 bus from the airport, with designated luggage space, making it much easier and cheaper than two MTR transfers. Many places are directly accessible by bus. The hotel is next to an elevated highway, so if you're heading south (towards Hong Kong Island or Tsim Sha Tsui), you'll need to cross the road to catch a bus. This involves using an underpass with ramps and elevators, so it's very convenient even with luggage (Hong Kong's public facilities are very well-designed). For Kai Tak Sports Park, the hotel provided a map, and it seems to be about a 10-minute walk. I went to the Hong Kong Coliseum, which was just two MTR stops without any transfers. The room itself was clean and tidy, with no strange odors. Although the decor felt a bit dated, the 26 square meters and two 1.6-meter wide beds, along with the amenities and space, were comparable to chain hotels in mainland China – which is quite impressive for land-scarce Hong Kong. There was a carpet on the windowsill where you could sit or place luggage, and the wardrobe had plenty of hangers and storage space. There was also a mini-fridge. The bathroom was also spacious, with a showerhead over the bathtub. Hot water came quickly, and the water pressure was strong. The bathtub drained quickly without any standing water, and the showerhead had a wide adjustable range, making showering very convenient and refreshing. The breakfast was Cantonese style, featuring dim sum like xiaolongbao, shrimp dumplings, chicken wrapped in zong leaves, and congee, along with milk, coffee, bread, salad, jam, fried rice, fried vermicelli, and more – a really rich spread. Other things to note: 1. Check-in is after 3 PM. If you arrive before 3 PM, you can check in but won't be assigned a room immediately. You can store your luggage and go out, and they'll assign a room at 3 PM. We took the opportunity to grab lunch. 2. The hotel only provides hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, disposable paper slippers, toothbrush cups, and a hairdryer (fixed under the sink, so it can only be used in the bathroom). They do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower caps, combs, or plastic shower slippers. You'll need to bring these yourself (this is common in Hong Kong hotels). 3. If you accidentally press the "Do Not Disturb" button, your room genuinely won't be cleaned (this is from experience, my mistake, not the hotel's fault). As for minor downsides: 1. The bathtub only had a small half-glass partition. To avoid splashing water, you need to be mindful, stand further in, and adjust the showerhead lower (fortunately, the showerhead has a wide adjustable angle). 2. The hotel only provides two small hand towels and two large bath towels daily, without regular face towels. This might be inconvenient for people with long hair to dry their hair. Other than that, everything was really good. We plan to visit Hong Kong again for our 20th wedding anniversary in two years and will definitely stay at this hotel again.

Stayed here again, mainly because the hotel is conveniently located. It's about a 7-8 minute walk to Sung Wong Toi MTR station. Plus, Kowloon Walled City Park and Kai Tak Sports Park are both within walking distance. The rooms are clean and spacious, and there are plenty of dining options nearby.

Even though the hotel is a bit old, the facilities are complete and the service is great. This is our second time staying here with family. It's also very close to the subway station, which is convenient. The main thing is that the room is spacious enough and the bed is comfortable.

This hotel is in a quiet location, much calmer than the city center, which made for a very restful stay. The room was clean and tidy, the bed was comfortable, and the soundproofing was decent. The staff were friendly and helpful with any issues we had. It's close to Kowloon Walled City Park, which is great for a stroll. Getting to Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui by taxi wasn't too far either. While the facilities show their age a bit, everything you need is there and well-maintained. It's above average for the price, so I'd recommend it to anyone who prioritizes comfort and convenience over luxury.

The room was quite spacious, but the hotel facilities are a bit old. It's only a 15-minute walk from the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, which was very convenient for my child's exam. The hotel breakfast was just so-so, but it was filling enough. There's also Kowloon Walled City Park nearby, and the scenery there is quite nice.

The hygiene was good, and the soundproofing was excellent; I barely heard any noise from the hallway.