Smoke-free tower hotel is up-to-date with smart modern decor
Walking distance from Olympian City shopping mall
Smartphone loans (no deposit) with free calls and 4G Internet comes standard
Restaurant features an alfresco terrace and Thai menu
Clean contemporary rooms have quality bedding
Free shuttle service to various locations around city provided
Executive lounge with free drinks and massage chair
Fitness center with modern machines on-site
Free Wi-Fi available throughout
Location is far from most tourist spots and the area can feel unattractive
Most rooms are on the small side
No pool or spa facilities on-site
The Dorsett Mong Kok is a sleek, modern hotel situated between the Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui neighborhoods in western Kowloon. Its 285 rooms each provide the free use of a smartphone with free calls and Internet connections, as well as comfy bedding and decent refreshment amenities -- though most rooms are small. While there is a small fitness studio, the hotel lacks pool and spa facilities, though for its very reasonable rates this is easy to forgive. Check out the nearby Silka West Kowloon Hotel for a slightly cozier vibe.
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Scene
Sleek modern hotel housed in a 27-floor tower with super-smart interiors
Occupying a sleek soaring edifice, the Dorsett Mongkok is a towering modern hotel that has a similar feel to neighboring hotels. Formerly the Cosmo Hotel Mongkok, the property has since been renovated throughout and features a bright, airy, and super-smart reception area finished in sharp 21st-century styling in polished white stone. The vibe is friendly, though business-like, while interiors are spotlessly clean throughout -- though some might find the decor a little too stark in its minimalism. Unlike all Hong Kong hotels, this is 100% smoke-free, meaning interiors are fresh throughout its 27 floors, while those on higher levels afford superb panoramic views of the city.
Location
Set in a less touristy western part of Hong Kong's Kowloon Peninsula
This hotel is located between the bustling and older Mong Kok district and the newer and developing Tai Kok Tsui neighborhood in the western part of Hong Kong's Kowloon Peninsula. While not the most attractive spot in the city -- the hotel overlooks a motorway bridge -- the surrounding area is full of local diners, shops, and bars. While there are few tourist attractions nearby, the huge Olympian City shopping mall is less than a 10 minutes' walk away, as is the Olympic MTR station. The hotel does offer a shuttle bus service to the more tourist-centric areas, while the city's main financial district is 10 minutes away by taxi -- providing that traffic isn't too bad.
Rooms
Small, contemporary rooms with free 4G smartphones
The hotel has 285 rooms, all simply decorated in clean modern styling with minimal contemporary furnishings, crisp white walls, and mirrored paneling. In-room tech is particularly impressive with 26-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers guests free use of smartphones with unlimited 4G internet, local calls, and international calls to nine countries. No deposit is necessary. In-room comforts include high-quality mattresses and 300 thread-count linen, while refreshments come in the form of tea/coffee facilities, free mineral water, and minibars. Mosaic-finished bathrooms have both massage and rainfall shower heads, as well as decent toiletries and slippers. While higher-floor rooms provide some stunning views over Hong Kong, most standard-level rooms are tiny and some have internal soundproofing issues.
Features
Free shuttle service and Thai restaurant with alfresco terrace
The hotel's restaurant, Oneonefishone, serves up a buffet breakfast each morning with hot and cold items, though it's only included in the Executive room rate. Lunch is also served buffet-style, and dinners feature hot-pot dishes with fresh seafood. The restaurant has a pleasant outside terrace for alfresco dining. The hotel, however, does come up short with health and fitness facilities, offering just a small fitness room (albeit a modern one). An Executive lounge offers computer terminals, free drinks, and a massage chair while the hotel's shuttle service ferries guests around the city free of charge. An airport limo is also available for a fee.
