GGuest User⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Modern & Clean ”Nest,” But the Comfort is Squawky for the Price
First, the positives, because they are significant.
The Good: Sparkling Clean & Modern Vibes 🧼✨
Upon arrival, the first impression is excellent. The lobby is small but very chic, with a modern, minimalist design that feels fresh and clean. This theme continues into the room. I have to give them top marks for cleanliness; everything was spotless. The linens were fresh, the floor was clean, and the bathroom shone. The overall aesthetic is very stylish – lots of smart lighting, sleek surfaces, and a very efficient use of space (but more on that later). It genuinely feels like a new, well-maintained property, which is a huge plus in a city like Hong Kong where many budget options can feel tired.
The staff also deserve a shout-out. When we arrived, one of the two main passenger elevators was under maintenance. 🛠️ This, as you can imagine, created a bit of a queue. However, a staff member quickly noticed the backup and proactively offered to guide us to the cargo elevator. It wasn't the most glamorous entrance, but it was a practical and helpful solution that saved us a long wait. It was a small gesture, but it showed they were on the ball and cared about guest convenience.
The Not-So-Good: The Squeeze & The Sting 💸
Now, let’s talk about the core of the stay: the room and the value. We paid almost 1000 HKD for a single night. For a ”budget-conscious” hotel in Aberdeen, which isn't exactly Central, this felt quite steep.
Upon opening the door to our room, the ”efficient use of space” I mentioned earlier became very apparent. To put it bluntly, the room is extremely small. We knew it would be compact, but the reality is always a bit of a shock. There was just enough space to walk around the beds and open our suitcases one at a time. Fine, it’s Hong Kong, we get it. Space is a luxury.
However, the beds were the biggest disappointment. They were single beds, and I mean narrow single beds. I’m an average-sized adult, and I felt like I was sleeping on a tightrope. 🪂 Any rolling over in the night had to be a very conscious decision, or I risked a meeting with the floor. If you are a larger person or someone who likes to sprawl out, these beds would be genuinely challenging. For a hotel that seems to market itself to couples or friends traveling together, having two such cramped beds in a tiny room makes for a restless night.
The amenities provided were another head-scratcher. The room came with the basics: towels, slippers, and a wall-mounted shampoo/shower gel dispenser. That’s it. No conditioner, no body lotion. But the real kicker for me was the toothbrush. A basic toothbrush and toothpaste set was not provided in the room; it was an ”extra” you had to purchase from reception for 5 HKD. 🪥 Now, 5 HKD is practically nothing, I know. But it’s the principle. At a price point of nearly 1000 HKD, providing a basic hygiene item like a toothbrush feels like a given. Making it an add-on purchase feels unnecessarily stingy and leaves a bad taste in your mouth (pun intended). It’s these small costs that add up and make you feel nickel-and-dimed.
Location & Final Thoughts 🗺️
Aberdeen is a fascinating area, but it’s important to manage your expectations. It's not the most convenient base for a typical tourist wanting to explore the heart of Hong Kong. You’re looking at a 25-30 minute bus ride to get to Central, and depending on the time of day, the traffic can be a real buzzkill. 🚍 So, while you're saving a bit compared to a Central hotel, you're paying with your time.
So, what’s the final verdict?
The South Nest is a paradox. It’s clean, modern, and feels safe. The staff are helpful. There are certainly cheaper options in Hong Kong, but they likely won’t be as clean or stylish. However, for the price we paid, the experience was let down by the claustrophobic room size, the uncomfortably narrow beds, and the surprisingly bare-bones amenities.
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