in macau, they have their own travelling card.. you can also use HK dollar if you didnt change any macau dollar..

Wondering out aloud - RM2920 for two person flight to HK (and return via AA) along with hotel accommodation (Wharney Guang Dong) for 5 days and 4 nights. Good or expensive?

Just came back from HK. Stayed at Dorsett Yau Ma Tei.. 5d 4n.. all and wifey can say is walk like mad.. both leg like numb edi.. but the experience and food.. superb. Next yr Dec going back .. will book tickets next month.

http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_k...usa_hostel.html

this USA Hostel closer to HK island.. izit better spot from Dragon Hostel?

Great trip you got there. Did you got chance went to The Peak?

Cool. Kinda miss Hong Kong. 5d 4n and already numb? Where did you guys go? Please share your itinerary here.

hi will be going to hk 28 augt for 4d3n...booked dorsett seaview but the agent said if no room then will put us at hotel L nina...according to them they said is a 5star hotel..but a bit far from kowloon area...if stay there any MTR near hotel L nina?anyone stayed there b4?please advice tq

anyone tried using maybank debit card for hotel deposit?
for example, i book hotel through agent and already paid in full the fees, and according to the agent, the hotel may ask for deposit and most people use either credit card or cash.
im wondering whether i'm able to use debit cad instead of credit card so i dont have to prepare extra cash for deposit.... if yes, then what should i take note? should i sign anythin or what?

Bro, I read your blog on HK. Superb!! I can't hardly wait for my trip on 15/8.

Can I ask you if you know where is the best place to buy perfume in HK?? Perfume like CK,Tommy Hilfiger, Estee Lauder, Blvgari, Hugo Boss,Issey Miyaki, DKNY. Some friends told me is cheap to buy perfume in HK compare to Malaysia. Is that true??

anybody stayed in any of the hostels in mong kok?

I only have 1 night in HK during my business trip this coming August, can you guys recommend me a nice and expensive place for dinner (hehe coz can claim) and maybe some street shopping & sight seeing....

Michelin star restaurant: http://gohongkong.about.com/od/wheretoeati...ichelinlist.htm

Yup, 8nights in Dragon Hostel last year, would recommend the place. Friend and 73yo mom stayed there last month, they were happy too.

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Added on July 30, 2010, 10:07 pmUSA hostel, at Mirador Mansion, TST, bad reputation -for what you booked is not what'll you get, there have been incidents that one is made to pay more upon arrival to get what you saw on the web. It is also known to have diverting the guest to it's lesser known "sister hostel" that are under the same management.

Basically, try to avoid hostels at Mirador Mansion and Chungking Mansion, the area is "complicated".

This post has been edited by Ami Tsun: Jul 30 2010, 10:07 PM

I have stayed few times in Dragon Hostel. I will be going to stay there again this Oct and next year.

Any other better place to stay besides Dragon Hostel??

Thanks. Hope you'll have a great trip there!

You can buy from Sasa, there are many Sasa outlets all over Hong Kong. Likewise, you can get them at HK International Airport.

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Dragon hostel fully booked for the date i wanted
so i chose A-inn instead.
same building as dragon hostel
review ratings seems to be higher than dragon hostel but aint sure.
anyone stayed in A-inn hostel before?

just came back from HK. POP hotel where I stayed is clean and pretty. Near Yau Ma Tei station. Its only 1 year old.

how much a night?
issit very near the station?

This post has been edited by joeylny: Aug 6 2010, 09:39 PM

hi guys, is the plug in hong kong and macau the same as in malaysia??
do i need any converter or transformer? or can straight plug into the socket and use...