When we travel without our kids, we go for the most economical arrangements without sacrificing comfort and quality. This time, Vic booked our stay at Hotel Benito.
It has a nice black and white lobby, very much like any other boutique hotel's lobby. But the similarities end there. The rooms were pretty bare except for the basics. The floor layout, particularly the placement of elevators, gives the impression that it wasn't well-planned. It's as if the hotel just sprouted in the middle of the city.
As I said in my previous entry, the hotel is strategically located in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is literally across the TST MTR entrance. I love the location of this hotel because it is a stone's throw away from McD, KFC, Watsons, Bonjour, etc. When you are tired from all the walking, you won't complain about the long walk back to the hotel. That's how I felt with the Marco Polo hotels.
It is a block away from Granville. The Rosary Church is a good 10-minute walk from the hotel. Silvercord, Canton Road and our favorite money changer aren't too far away either. Sobra siyang benta sa kin, if only the room sizes were bigger. Sorry, I didn't bother taking photos. Agoda has a very good collection of this hotel's amenities.
Despite the size, the room had everything we needed:
I have also noted a few areas that need to be improved on:
1. Towels aren't absorbent. I had already wrapped my hair in a turban for 10 minutes. When I took it off, it's as if I hadn't dried it.
2. I am not sure if they serve breakfast. I am not sure if room service is available also.
3. Our room was right beside the storage room. So, when the cleaners aren't too careful about moving things, there are lots of unnecessary noise.
4. They sprayed the whole floor with insecticide. It penetrated into the rooms. Unfortunately, windows can't be opened. Fortunately, the bathroom came with an exhaust fan.
All in all, it was a good stay for me. If we are talking about bang for the buck, then this is the hotel for you. We had quite a comfortable stay in the middle of the bustling city.
Yes, we will definitely come back.
It has a nice black and white lobby, very much like any other boutique hotel's lobby. But the similarities end there. The rooms were pretty bare except for the basics. The floor layout, particularly the placement of elevators, gives the impression that it wasn't well-planned. It's as if the hotel just sprouted in the middle of the city.
As I said in my previous entry, the hotel is strategically located in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is literally across the TST MTR entrance. I love the location of this hotel because it is a stone's throw away from McD, KFC, Watsons, Bonjour, etc. When you are tired from all the walking, you won't complain about the long walk back to the hotel. That's how I felt with the Marco Polo hotels.
It is a block away from Granville. The Rosary Church is a good 10-minute walk from the hotel. Silvercord, Canton Road and our favorite money changer aren't too far away either. Sobra siyang benta sa kin, if only the room sizes were bigger. Sorry, I didn't bother taking photos. Agoda has a very good collection of this hotel's amenities.
Despite the size, the room had everything we needed:
- complimentary water
- electric kettle for free coffee and tea
- blow dryer
- good water pressure
- toiletries
- complimentary wi-fi
- a small ref
- TV and phone
I have also noted a few areas that need to be improved on:
1. Towels aren't absorbent. I had already wrapped my hair in a turban for 10 minutes. When I took it off, it's as if I hadn't dried it.
2. I am not sure if they serve breakfast. I am not sure if room service is available also.
3. Our room was right beside the storage room. So, when the cleaners aren't too careful about moving things, there are lots of unnecessary noise.
4. They sprayed the whole floor with insecticide. It penetrated into the rooms. Unfortunately, windows can't be opened. Fortunately, the bathroom came with an exhaust fan.
All in all, it was a good stay for me. If we are talking about bang for the buck, then this is the hotel for you. We had quite a comfortable stay in the middle of the bustling city.
Yes, we will definitely come back.
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