The Lander hotel is in what might be called the back streets, not far from Nathan Road and Prince Edward MTR ( tube, underground, Metro, subway). Bear in mind that there is only one lift from ground level at Prince Edward station. Carting suitcases up and down busy stairs and escalators is no fun and frowned upon. The area around the hotel is less than pretty but has the authentic feel of "real" Hong Kong, with many small businesses operating from lockups and bustling street corner markets are just a short walk north, close to the very "local" Dragon Centre, with its fast food outlets, supermarket and many of the usual mall type shops. The famous flower market is only a 10 to 15-minute walk from the hotel. Mongkok is one MTR stop south, with the very modern, jaw-dropping, upmarket Langham Place shopping mall right outside the station.
Let's not beat around the bush. The hotel rooms are small. I was in a really tiny single room with ensuite shower and loo. Being medium build, I just about managed to fit in the shower without having the plastic shower curtain clinging to me. Bear in mind that the Chinese are petite on the whole and space is very much at a premium in this densely populated city. Larger travellers would be advised to book a more expensive hotel, with concomitant larger rooms.There is very little space for luggage.
That said,...The Lander hotel is in what might be called the back streets, not far from Nathan Road and Prince Edward MTR ( tube, underground, Metro, subway). Bear in mind that there is only one lift from ground level at Prince Edward station. Carting suitcases up and down busy stairs and escalators is no fun and frowned upon. The area around the hotel is less than pretty but has the authentic feel of "real" Hong Kong, with many small businesses operating from lockups and bustling street corner markets are just a short walk north, close to the very "local" Dragon Centre, with its fast food outlets, supermarket and many of the usual mall type shops. The famous flower market is only a 10 to 15-minute walk from the hotel. Mongkok is one MTR stop south, with the very modern, jaw-dropping, upmarket Langham Place shopping mall right outside the station.
Let's not beat around the bush. The hotel rooms are small. I was in a really tiny single room with ensuite shower and loo. Being medium build, I just about managed to fit in the shower without having the plastic shower curtain clinging to me. Bear in mind that the Chinese are petite on the whole and space is very much at a premium in this densely populated city. Larger travellers would be advised to book a more expensive hotel, with concomitant larger rooms.There is very little space for luggage.
That said, the staff I encountered were very helpful and polite. I had an issue with the room safe which they quickly attended to. The room was in good order and cleaned every day with clean towels and bed linen provided daily if needed. The free wifi worked well for me, though other reviewers have had issues with it.
Considering the slightly down at heel appearance of the area, I felt safe even when returning late in the evening. Be prepared for dense crowds; however, the Cantonese are very relaxed and going with the flow made negotiating the MTR and main streets a lot less uncomfortable. I was there just before Chinese New Year. It was frenetic as preparations were made for the festivities. I loved the vibe. Your mileage may vary.More
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