One block from MTR, and within 10-minute walk of SoHo and Central
districts
All rooms have 37-inch
flat-screen TVs with hundreds of free movies
Skype-enabled cordless
telephones
Two PC terminals and
printing services in lobby
Snack bar at reception
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Most rooms are
small; some are tiny
Most rooms
show signs of wear
A few rooms are
windowless
Limited hotel facilities
The Mingle Place
On The Wing is a 47-room, value boutique hotel in the heart of Hong
Kong island's busy Sheung Wan district. While in-room technology features are impressive -- think Skype phones and free movies --
most rooms are small and showing signs of wear. Overall, although lots of
thought went into the hotel's concept, there's not much in the way of
substance or facilities. However, the location is great for being right in the thick of things, with the SoHo and Central districts within easy walking distance.While farther from the subway, the nearby Hotel LBP
is a better option in the same price bracket.
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Scene
Budget boutique hotel with arty concepts and very limited space
Despite its sleek and contemporary facade and jazzy signage, once inside the oddly named Mingle
Place On The Wing there's little that impresses. The lobby area is cramped and
often cluttered with luggage, and as the reception desk that can only service
one guest at a time, check-in can be slow. A single elevator transports
guests to one of 12 floors, each with decor and artwork illustrating the changing
of the seasons throughout the year, while four room types are meant to depict the stages of life development. Besides the tiny reception there's nothing in way
of common areas, lounges, or terrace space, which can give the place a claustrophobic feel. The third in a chain of boutique hotels opened by
the Intexact Group, the hotel is aimed at young professionals, though it tends to
attract budget travelers and backpackers.
Location
Set in the bustling heart of Hong Kong island's Sheung Wan District
The hotel is
located in the heart of Hong Kong's Sheung Wan District in the northwest of the
island, between Central and Sai Ying Pun. The surrounding streets are typically
built-up and bustling with fast-food restaurants, local business, and retail
outlets. The Sheung Wan MTR station is just around the corner, while the city's
main Central Business District is just a five-minute walk away. A short
10-minute walk also takes visitors to the Central–Mid-Levels escalator
and walkway system, which facilitates transport through the vibrant entertainment
zone of SoHo. The Macau ferry terminal is also just five minutes away on foot, as
are the leisurely trams that run along Des Voeux Road Central and across
the island.
Rooms
Small and characterless rooms with impressive technological features
The hotel has 47
rooms, all of which are simply decorated in neutral tones
with basic furnishings. All but the higher-end Deluxe Rooms are tiny and
most show a few signs of wear and tear. In-room tech is impressive, with 37-inch flat-screen TVs (with a
free library of hundreds of movies), and cordless Skype-enabled telephones.
Some rooms also have digital light control panels, though these can be
frustrating to operate. While all rooms come with air-conditioning and minibars,
not all have windows, which can make small rooms feel particularly airless.
Features
Computer terminals and printing services, and little else
Outside the rooms
there's little in the way of facilities. Two laptops provide
Internet and printing services in the reception area, where guests can also purchase
simple drinks and snacks while perusing a carousel of tour information. High-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
