National Inn

Easy self check-in and check-out, with plenty of places to eat nearby. The room and toilet were clean, and there was hot water, a hairdryer, and good air conditioning. Don't expect a big room. The place is just above Jordon train station, with direct A21 and A22 airport buses.

Getting around was easy: the place is right by a major metro station and airport shuttle, there are lots of food options nearby, and we could reach Central Island in 15 minutes. Finding it was less straightforward. You have to enter a building and take the elevator up; there's a sign on the directory board but none outside. The building has several hotels and many apartments, and the inside is a little dirty, though the rooms are clean. Our room was shoebox-sized but functional, with space for luggage under the bed. The key card controls the power, so you can't charge things unless you're in the room. The shower had great pressure and plenty of hot water. It sits over the toilet, so you can close it and have a nice seat or awkwardly straddle it. The AC worked well but only ran while we were in the room; the windows open. The linens and pillows were nice, though the mattress was very thin. There were some thoughtful touches: toothbrushes, flip-flops, a travel power adapter, and cute wall murals. We were on the eighth floor and it was fairly quiet. The AC made steady white noise. Wi-Fi was fast and always worked, though our devices sometimes disconnected. Staff were friendly and helpful. They answered my emailed questions right away and gave us good food recommendations while we were there. For late check-in, they simply gave us the code and left our keys on the counter. Housekeeping made the beds and left fresh towels each day. It was a good, functional budget stay, and you get what you pay for. My only complaint was the bed comfort. I've slept on much worse, but these beds weren't great.

We paid €44 a night for two, which felt like too much. The room was supposed to be 11 sqm, but it was much smaller, with no room to open our luggage. The linens were already dirty, even though they asked me for a deposit in case I stained them. The AC was so loud I couldn't sleep, and the windows did nothing to block the noise. Worst place I've ever been.

The staff were really nice and helpful, and the room felt spacious for the price by Hong Kong standards. The bathroom was huge by those standards, too. Great location near MTR exits C and A. I'd recommend this inn and come back.