Central, United States
Centrally located close to an MTR station
All rooms come with kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs
In-room tech amenities include multimedia docks and smartphones
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
iMac computers in the lobby for guests' use
Airport shuttle service (for a fee)
Laundry and dry cleaning service available
Rooms are small
No
breakfast service or restaurant on-site
Sound travels between rooms
Wi-Fi connection can be shaky
Long
waiting time for elevators
Situated on Hollywood Road near the Soho area in Central, this upper-middle-range hotel is within walking distance of Man Mo Temple and the Soho dining and entertainment district. The 148 guest rooms are small but well-equipped with kitchenettes, and technology like flat-screen TVs, multimedia docking stations, free smartphones with unlimited local calls and 3G data, and free Wi-Fi. Notable downsides are the absence of a restaurant or breakfast service. Rates here are hard to beat, but it may be worth checking out the Hotel Jen Hong Kong, which has an on-site restaurant and rooftop pool.
Scene
Chic, modern decor
Travelodge Central Hollywood Road occupies a tall, thin building on a busy street corner. The interior of the lobby area is bright and stylish, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, polished marble floors, shiny black accent walls, and purple neon accent lighting. The hotel draws many tourists, including couples, groups of friends, and solo voyagers, along with a fair share of business travelers.
Location
Located in a trendy area near an MTR subway station
Travelodge Central Hollywood Road is conveniently located near Sheung Wan MTR subway station, which is a nine-minute walk from the hotel. Situated on Hollywood Road, the hotel is parallel to trendy Tai Ping Shan Street, known for its arts scene, and Upper Lascar Row, where many antique and furniture shops are located. In the same neighborhood there are several galleries, restaurants, cafes, and small shops.- One-minute walk to Tai Ping Shan Street
Rooms
Small, stylish rooms
The hotel's 148 rooms are decorated in a fun and modern style, but they're small, measuring only 180 or 200 square feet, and the windows are tiny. The color palette is made up of earthy tones of brown, white, beige, and gray: Striped carpets cover the floors. Furniture is dark brown, and the walls are painted cream or soft gray. The in-room kitchenettes include electric kettles, mini-fridges, and sinks. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, multimedia docking stations, free Wi-Fi, and a notable extra: smartphones loaded with unlimited local calls and 3G data. The bathrooms are not very spacious and have walk-in showers tiled in bright green, and fitted with large rainwater showerheads.
Features
Airport shuttle service and free Wi-Fi, but little else
While it's big on tech offerings, other amenities run thin at Travelodge Central Hollywood Road. There's no on-site restaurant or breakfast service; guests need to rely on the many dining choices in the immediate area. The airport shuttle service, which runs every 30 minutes, comes with a fee, and it must be reserved in advance. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and two iMac computers are available for guests' use in the lobby. There's also laundry and dry cleaning service, foreign currency exchange, and tour assistance. The hotel also keeps a doctor on call around the clock.