Pacific Lodge

Very good hostel, right next to the metro, great room

There are no amenities and the showers don't have hot water. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're looking for a cheap place to stay.

It's quite small. The room may seem a bit small.

The hostel is inside the Chungking Mansions. The Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station is right outside the door. You can see the Victoria Harbour within 400 meters walking south. It is convenient to go anywhere. There are many restaurants opened by Southeast Asian Indians on the first floor, mostly curry, as well as some snack grocery convenience stores and currency exchange windows. The environment is relatively messy and old. The elevator space is very small, and there is a large flow of people going up and down the stairs, and the waiting time is long; you may even encounter people using passenger elevators to transport liquefied gas cylinders, which is a safety issue. The front desk of the hostel seems to be Indian as well, and you have to communicate in simple English and gestures. The room was originally arranged and the room card was given, but when I was waiting for the elevator, they came to change it for me temporarily, which made me alert. The interior of the building is very complicated, and it is easy to get lost. After taking the elevator under the guidance of the waiter, you have to go up the stairs to get to the room on the top floor. Some areas are still under renovation. Entering the room, the area is very small, with a bed, a small table, a place to stand, and a toilet, that's it. The facilities are also relatively old and simple. There is friction between the door and the door frame, and it is difficult to open. The online reservation is for a window, but there is no window, which is not in line with expectations. The bed is a little damp, and the blanket does not feel very clean. There is a refrigerator under the small table, which is an unexpected surprise, although it is a bit old. The air conditioner and water heater are both controlled by independent switches, which is very convenient. Charging requires a British standard socket converter. I brought one myself. If you don’t bring one, you can also buy it in the small shop downstairs. There are many. The shower head is a bit short and the height cannot be adjusted. It is not very convenient to take a shower. The hostel does not provide bath slippers, so you need to prepare them yourself. There are water dispensers, a larger refrigerator, free coffee and sugar in the public area. It is relatively quiet at night. In the early morning (around seven o'clock), there will be talking and walking outside the door, which is a bit noisy.

The owner is nice and the staff are nice! The environment in the room is unhygienic and unclean! The smell of Indian sweat and spices is very strong. I couldn't sleep and felt uncomfortable a few days ago! I won't dare to go there next time. I'm sure the environment in a four- or five-star hotel is very clean!