Ibis North Point, Hong Kong

Advantages: Great transport links, reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Dirty, rather soulless

...is a part of the Ibis chain, and it's got a pretty clear ethos- clean, comfortable, and budget. They provide basic rooms with ensuite bathrooms without such amenities as tiny soaps, shoe shining kits, and other superfluous items. This helps to keep costs down, whilst giving you what you need and want. Overall, it's a pretty good strategy, although I have stayed in a few Ibis hotels and I have to say that quality does vary dramatically from place ...
...late at night, but the Ibis chain promise that there is always somebody on reception, 24 hours a day. There was a lady on the desk who checked me in. She wasn't particularly friendly, didn't crack a smile, but she wasn't rude either. Her English was fine as she asked me for my reservation details and my passport. The next day I got back to the hotel after a day out and my key wouldn't open my door (It was one of those swipe keys which I think were ... Read review