No.33 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China | (618) 248-8274
Solid chain hotel located across from Times Square mall
Close to restaurants, shopping, and public transportation
Modern, comfortable guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles
Most units have sofa beds
In-room freebies include coffee, tea, and bottled water
Free hot breakfast with Western and Chinese fare
Spacious and bright business center that's free to use
Two meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Vending machines in the lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Not within walking distance of top attractions
Some guests say breakfast needs improvement
No gym
No on-site parking
Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay is a three-pearl hotel in bustling Causeway Bay, across the street from Times Square mall. It isn't within walking distance of top attractions, but the Causeway Bay MTR station is about a five-minute walk away. Many of the 282 guest rooms are a tight squeeze, but they're typical for what you'll find in Hong Kong. All units are pleasant and modern, and come with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, and most have sofa beds. The hotel is a limited-service property with no major facilities. Its key amenity is a free breakfast, which some find a bit lacking in quality and variety. Travelers looking for a boutique hotel with more upscale rooms might consider the nearby Gloucester Hotel.
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Scene
A busy chain hotel for business travelers and families
Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay is housed on the upper floors of a 27-story building, with restaurants and other businesses on the lower floors. The well-lighted contemporary lobby is really just a place to check-in and check-out rather than a gathering spot, and the hotel's vibe reflects the energy of the busy neighborhood. The hotel draws tourists, especially families who prefer staying in a chain property abroad, and business travelers who benefit from the hotel's meeting rooms and its proximity to the business district.
Location
Next to Times Square mall and close to public transportation, but far from sights
The Holiday Inn Express is in the busy Causeway Bay area. It's an excellent location for shopping: Times Square mall and office tower complex is across the street, and Hysan Place mall and SOGO Hong Kong department store is about a seven-minute walk from the hotel. The property isn't within walking distance of top sights, but it's close to public transportation. The Canal Road bus stop is a one-minute stroll from the hotel, and the Causeway Bay MTR station underneath Times Square is about a five-minute walk. Victoria Harbour waterfront, Wan Chai Ferry Pier, and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is a 17-minute MTR ride. Tsim Sha Tsui, for attractions such as Avenue of Stars, Kowloon Park, and the Hong Kong Science Museum, is about a 10-minute drive. Lockhart Road nightlife is 10 minutes on foot, while the clubs in SoHo and Lan Kwai Fong are about 20 minutes away using public transit. Admiralty business district is 15 minutes by MTR. Hong Kong International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the hotel, or takes 50 minutes using the Airport Express from Central Station.
Rooms
Comfortable with ample amenities, including flat-screen TVs, kettles, and mini-fridges
Guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Express have a crisp, modern look, with light-wood headboards and furniture, colorful art on walls, mint green curtains, and navy blue decorative throws on all-white bedding. Limited space is an issue in some rooms, but they're not small by Hong Kong hotel standards. Units are generally in good condition and are well-equipped. All have desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles for free instant coffee and tea, mini-fridges, slippers, safes, free Wi-Fi and bottled water, and most have sofa beds. Bathrooms are more stylish, and have attractive vanities with basin sinks and walk-in showers with removable showerheads. There are also hairdryers and toiletries. Smoking rooms are available.
Features
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi throughout, and a business center, but subpar food, and no gym
Guests are given vouchers for a free hot breakfast at The Holiday Inn Express that includes standard fare plus a few Chinese items, like noodles or congee (rice porridge). Some find the quality mediocre, and many lament that it isn't the generous buffet found at other Holiday Inn Express properties. It's served in a restaurant that shares the building with the hotel, and there's French cuisine on the menu for lunch and dinner. Dim sum, Japanese barbecue, and Cantonese restaurants are also in the building, and there are vending machines in the lobby. There's no fitness center, but hotel has two meeting rooms, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Airport transfer and car hire are available for a fee. The hotel has no on-site parking, but nearby paid parking is available. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
