I asked my cousin, Ralph, for recommendations on where to stay in Hong Kong and one that agreed with our budget is the Holiday Inn Express in Causeway Bay.
Getting to the hotel from the airport by cab is quite easy as the taxi driver was familiar with the hotel. If you are taking the MTR, get off at Causeway Bay station, take the Times Square exit, and it's a few steps away. Its proximity to the station is another factor why we chose the hotel.
The lobby is at the 2nd floor of the building, check-in was fast and smooth.
The room is adequately sized with comfortable beds. As is customary with Holiday Inn hotels, firm and soft pillows are available and labeled properly.
There is a small couch by the window and a small work table with a small CRT tv. I wasn't able to take a photo but the bedside table has an iPod / iPhone 4/S dock.
There is a small wardrobe with a safe and a full length mirror on its door.
The toilet is, likewise, adequately sized. It served its purpose and I'm glad that the shower area is actually separate from the toilet seat.
I didn't get to explore the hotel much as we were just there to sleep but I did see an ironing room on one of the floors if you need any of your clothes to be without wrinkles. I also can't comment on breakfast as I skipped it.
I would stay here again if given the chance primarily because of its location. Lane Crawford in Times Square is directly in front of it. Hysan Place is also but a few steps away. I particularly love going to Hysan Place because it looks surreal. I feel as if any moment the people walking past would just stop and burst into a song and dance number.
There are also a lot of different shops within the area. For your really late night craving, a 24 hour McDonald's and a 7-11 are also nearby.
