Pay-Less Guest House A2

We had booked ten days, but left for another place on the second day because we couldn’t take it any longer. It was the worst experience of our lives, and I can’t understand how it got even two stars. My cousin chose it based on the location and photos without reading the reviews. The photos are fake, and the place was awful: very dirty, stuffy, smelly, unsafe, and not even cheap. I wouldn’t stay there even if I were paid. No self-respecting person could put up with it for more than a day. Update: Their reply mentioned someone I don’t know. We didn’t check in early; we arrived at 5 pm, and we didn’t complete our stay. We arranged to move to California Hotel a few blocks away. I don’t know who they mean in their comment. There were six of us in three rooms.

The room is tiny, so I wouldn’t recommend staying here if you’re claustrophobic. On the ground floor, the building is crowded with shops and people who keep asking whether you need a place to stay. That made it feel unsafe to me. The elevators are usually crowded, and getting onto the queue for one can take a long time, so reaching your floor is slow.

The price was reasonable for what you get, and I had a comfortable stay. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. I enjoyed the view from my room and had a lot of fun. I prefer staying here when I visit Hong Kong because it’s close to the city center and shopping center. They should give guests a little keepsake without having to ask.

The location is very good, but the room is tiny, about 4 m². I waited around an hour to get in, and I don’t think I got the room I booked. I’d booked block A but was given a room in the reception block. It was smaller, but actually better because the elevators here are pretty awful. Each block has two elevators with a seven-person limit; one serves odd floors and the other even floors, and they only go in one direction at a time. Block A always had a queue, while block D had fewer people. This room is only suitable for a short stay, maybe two to four nights. I happened to be there around China’s National Day and got to watch the fireworks display!