Hotel COZI Harbour View

The room is great, much larger than typical Hong Kong hotel rooms. It's right next to the Kwun Tong waterfront promenade, just a short walk away, and you can enjoy direct sea views from the room. It's a very quiet area with many restaurants nearby, as well as a large shopping mall. Transportation is also very convenient. This will be my first choice for future trips!

Facilities: The room size is decent, and the twin beds have a comfortable firmness. On higher floors, there's basically no external noise; the air conditioning is cold enough. However, there are very few power outlets in the room, with no bedside outlets, so phones can only be charged at the desk, requiring a British standard adapter. Be careful of slippery floors in the shower. There's no dirty towel basket. Other aspects like hot water speed and pressure are normal. Toothpaste/toothbrushes and disposable slippers are provided, but not combs, razors, or shower caps. There are no tissues or complimentary water in the bedroom. Location: Located in Kwun Tong, surrounded by industrial buildings, which isn't like the heavy trucks and dust of mainland China – it's a very authentic Hong Kong street scene. Within about a ten-minute walk from the hotel, there are many 'cha chaan tengs' (local diners) to choose from, and Kwun Tong Plaza offers a lively shopping area. There are also convenience stores nearby, so food is absolutely not an issue. Transportation: Ngau Tau Kok MTR station and Kwun Tong Bus Terminus are not far. Getting to Tsim Sha Tsui isn't particularly close, as it requires a transfer on the MTR. I'd highly recommend taking KMB bus 215X directly to the vicinity of the Avenue of Stars, or KMB bus 619 directly to Central. The latter route goes through the Eastern District to Hong Kong Island, passing many street scenes of Hong Kong Island, which you can enjoy leisurely. After getting off, it's not far to walk to the Peak Tram. There's also a direct cross-border bus from Shenzhen Bay Port to Kwun Tong, and then a walk to the hotel. Check-in and Check-out: I don't recommend checking in before 2 PM. After checking in, you'll still have to queue again after 2 PM to get your room card. It's better to just queue once after 2 PM to get everything done (unless there's no queue). Check-out is quick; just hand your room card to the front desk, and after they remind you to take all your belongings, you can leave. Luggage storage is available. Price: The hotel price isn't high (especially during the National Day holiday). I booked a 'partial sea view' room, which was literally a 'sliver' of a sea view – quite useless. If there's a significant price difference, I'd suggest it's completely unnecessary; either go for a superior twin room or a full sea view room. Special Complaint: The air conditioning is a bit noisy. I'd recommend setting the thermostat to a low fan speed, which helps, but there's still some sound. For someone like me who falls asleep in three minutes, it's not a problem, but good luck to those sensitive to noise. Overall: I came to Hong Kong for a two-day 'City Walk' and saw that this hotel's price wasn't too high, and it's near Kai Tak, so I booked it. Overall, I'm satisfied 👍. Transportation is hassle-free. If hotel prices in the city center are too expensive, this is a good alternative. I watched the National Day fireworks display, didn't rush to attractions, woke up naturally, strolled, ate, and looked around. I parked my car near Shenzhen Bay Port, and the parking fee wasn't expensive. It was fine to cross the border later on the day of return. Happy National Day to everyone, and may our motherland prosper!

The rooms are all great and spacious, offering excellent value for money. However, there was an issue with the front desk staff. Although check-in time is officially after 2 PM, I asked multiple times if I could check in earlier since there might be rooms available from guests who had checked out. The staff member didn't even look at me and insisted that check-in was strictly after 2 PM, claiming no rooms were available. Yet, I sat in the lobby for about 4 hours and saw several people checking out and checking in. I don't understand why I specifically couldn't check in. I wish I had gotten that staff member's ID number to avoid unfairly blaming other front desk employees.

Although the room facilities are a bit old, there are Type-C charging ports, and it feels particularly clean. I stayed in late September, and the room wasn't damp or musty, which is what I'd expect for the price of 300+ per night. The hotel is close to the seaside, with restaurants and convenience stores nearby. You can also walk to the bus stop to catch the A29/22 to the airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Hong Kong Port. There was a regular, strange noise in my room; I'm not sure if it was from the elevator equipment. It didn't affect my sleep, and for a short stay of 1-2 days, it's perfectly fine. Next stop: Zhuhai