The Kimberley Hotel

“The Best Place to be in Hong Kong!!!”

I’ve been to Hong Kong several times and have tried different hotels in different areas but mostly in Kowloon where all the food, shopping, fun and entertainment acitvities are located. As a walking city expect to have long walks in this dazzling metropolis even inside their MTR walks are not a j... more

I’ve been to Hong Kong several times and have tried different hotels in different areas but mostly in Kowloon where all the food, shopping, fun and entertainment acitvities are located. As a walking city expect to have long walks in this dazzling metropolis even inside their MTR walks are not a joke. My friend suggested we booked The Kimberley which has Excellent reviews and upon looking at the map it is right there at the heart of Kowloon, HK’s culturual icon. In fact, it is walkable on most of the famous attractions, shops, restaurants and places in this island. Indeed, it was true my first impression was - Wow!! We are right in the most convenient neighbourhood in town. We are 5 mins walk away from Tsim Tsai Tsui station, a few blocks away from the stellar Nathan Road, 10 to 15 mins walk from Star Ferry and Avenue of Stars, minutes away from different shopping malls including Harbour city and everything is there right at our doorsteps you name it even my own SG bank ATM machine is just right outside the corner. We booked a Standard room via Agoda with double bed and city view and at just 50++ SGD per night it was a great deal not to let go. We didn’t have breakfast included which is fine because there are plenty of options outside. The trip from Airport to Kowloon will take you 30 mins via taxi and because I arrived past 12 midnight from SG I booked a cab and it will cost you around 40++ SGD but its worth it because its kinda long trip. As I traversed thru Nathan Road and via its inner road Kimberley I got the feeling that I’ve never been on this part of Kowloon which makes my stay more exciting. I arrived at the hotel past 1 AM and no one was checking in so it was fast and smooth. The hotel lobby is very huge and spacious they have a unique entrance because you will have to go by their security/baggage reception at the Lower Ground floor and before getting into the lobby via escalator or lift. The lobby has that nostalgic feeling of the 90’s to early 2000’s - it maintained its classic and authentic theme yet adapted to modern times. We were booked at 9F and the first thing that caught my eyes were the classic Yellow Blue carpeting of the hallways which is quite unique and not found in any other hotels. It retains the design and theme of classic British/Chinese interior decors even the paintings of the walls shows the history of Hong Kong in neutral brown and white colours and the lamps around the floor area gives the feeling of nostalgic vibes back into those days. As we entered our room, lo and behold we were greeted by a huge and spacious room with Double bed, Tub, and Study Table/Lounge chair and the very elegant Navy Blue carpeting with a touch of painted Yellow textures in synch with the overall theme of the hotel. My first impression of the room was charming and classic and I felt really relaxed, comfortable and at home. One of the unique things I’ve noticed is the mini-bar which is located right away when you enter to your right. I couldn’t remember any other hotels I’ve booked with this set-up. This is also the only place where the power outlet and their USB adapter hub is located for your charging. Complimentary coffee/tea/bottled water are provided as well as kettle and mugs on top of the mini-fridge as well as a small mirror on top. Next to the mini-bar is their toilet and tub which is not too big but spacious enough to accomodate 2 people together. Designed with Bronze charcoal coloured tiles it has again the same nostalgic feel you could find in classic hotels in the 90’s which I really admire given that The Kimberley hotel maintained it really well. The tub to your right is separated by a shower curtain and it’s a bit small less than 5 feet in length barely enough to fit my whole body and it’s also a bit shallow. The toilet next to the tub is nice and huge but there is no bidet since it’s a classic design so you would need to use toilet paper. The black marble sink is quite huge with a big mirror and they provide complimentary toothbrush/paste, shampoo and shower gel. Water control pressure is a bit tricky to adjust because of the separate knobs for Hot and Cold but no issues on the heating system. Overall, I still used their tub despite the small size and I enjoyed it. Just outside the toilet there is a big space or gap enough to put in your luggages and stuff which I find interesting. And to your right is where the wardrobe is located with safety lock and tons of compartments. It has also an automatic light where it switches On whenever you open it. I loved that they put extra pillow here and laundry bag. The double bed is just beside the wardrobe and I would say that even though it does look a bit small surprisingly we can move with ease and sleep comfortably together. The bedsheets, blankets and pillows are soft, sikly, clean and comfortable. The blanket is thick enough to keep us warmth. There are 2 very nice romantic lamps on either side of the Brown polished headrest which compliments the classic, romantic overall look of the whole room. In front of the double bed is the flat screen TV mounted on the wall together with a Black & White painting of The Clock Tower located along Victoria Harbour - one of HK’s iconic attractions and just a walking distance from our hotel. This is layout combining the flat screen TV ad painting is such a very creative and unique design. A huge wall mounted body mirror is also located on the right of the bed framed with intricate brown wood. On the corner side is where the huge window with blackout curtains located and a very wide, spacious study table and a very elegant wooden chair with cushion. This corner side is also the most spacious area where you could put your luggages and things. Our view is the opposite buildings so not so much for it. WIFI is easy to connect and a bit fast. However, due to our quick 3 days trip in HK we didn’t get the chance to try the gym and explore so much around our hotel but we still felt the comfort, beauty, relaxation, safety and homey feeling and vibes of our classic, elegant standard room. Check-out is at 12 noon and it was fast, efficient and the front desk informed us that the deposit we paid will be credited back to our bank in 7 to 14 days so if you have cash better use it to pay for your deposit here. There you go our stay at Kowloon was made easy, comfortable, memorable and delightful because of the huge, spacious, classic, elegant rooms of The Kimberley. However, what really makes this hotel the best out here is the location - it’s right at the hearrt of Hong Kong where all the fun, food, attractions, shopping and much more are just right around the corner only at the Kimberley Hotel Hong Kong.

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