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service and excellent exercise facilities, including a swimming pool and a
climbing wall. The rooms are comfortable but simple, so keep your eyes on the
harbour: that view would cost you five times as much at the Peninsula next
door. The four-bed dormitory rooms are a bonus, but restrictions apply: check-
in is at 2pm, no one can stay more than seven consecutive nights, and walk-in
guests aren't accepted if they've been in Hong Kong for more than seven
days.
HOTEL ICON $$$
( 3400 1000;
www.hotel-icon.com
;
17 Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui;
r HK$2200-4100, ste HK$3000-5100;
;
East Tsim Sha Tsui, exit P1)
The rooms at this teaching hotel are clean, modern and spacious, and the staff
are attentive.
Luxury Hotel
HOP INN $
( 2881 7331;
www.hopinn.hk
;
Flat A, 2nd fl, Hanyee Bldg, 19-21 Hankow
Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; s HK$410-510, d & tw HK$520-740, tr HK$650-930;
Tsim Sha Tsui, exit A1)
This guesthouse has a youthful vibe and nine
spotless but tiny rooms, each featuring illustrations by a different Hong Kong
artist. Some rooms have no windows, but they're quieter than the ones that
Lee Mansion, 33-35 Carnarvon Rd)
has spanking-new rooms, including our fa-
vourite one designed by Sim Chan.
Hostel
MADERA HONG KONG $$
( 2121 9888;
www.hotelmadera.com.hk
; 1-9 Cheong Lok St, Yau Ma Tei; d
& tw HK$1400-$1800, ste HK$2800; Jordan, exit B1)
The decent-sized
rooms come in neutral tones with bright accents. There's also a women-only
floor and a tiny workout room.
Hotel
RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG $$$
( 2263 2263;
www.ritzcarlton.com
;
1 Austin Rd West, Jordan; r
HK$6000-7800, ste from HK$8000;
Luxury Hotel
)
Sitting atop the Airport Express
