Hi,
I started a thread about a month ago I think, I said I was moving to HK in Jan 2011 for 3 months, and was looking for advice about serviced apartments.
My budget I decided was HKD 15,000 per month.
Our office is in Central, and people warned it is very expensive here.
I found a website link that had a lot of serviced apartment companies in Hong Kong, both Island side and Kowloon, so I emailed all of them that were within my budget.
I have found that:
A) They are way too expensive
B) They are way too small
C) They are very far from Central
I am in Hong Kong this week, I arrived on 6th, and go back to the UK on 14th.
I had only arranged 2 viewings prior to arrival, The first place I visited was The Lodge in Kowloon on Jordan Road, by V Serviced Apartments, at just under HKD 15,000. Although this place was apparently 450 sq ft, it was tiny, and not very nice either, this place was a definite no as soon as the door to the apartment was opened. On the website it looked very modern and nice, I would class this as very false advertising as it was awful compared to the website pics.
The 2nd place not far from there was Hillwood Vista on Austin Road, this place was 550 sq ft with a study, and very spacious, it looked about 4 times bigger than The Lodge!
But this place is HKD 16,000, as the lower priced lower floor rooms are sold out now. This place also doesn't include water/electricity in the monthly cost, or maid service to clean the bed sheets/towels, which you also have to provide yourself. Most places I saw included water/electricity in the monthly cost, and also included maid service, so when I consider the extra costs involved, and the fact that I have to wash the towels/sheets myself, I am slightly put off now, as the overall price will be higher than HKD 16,000. But based on size and the apartment itself, I would be very happy to live there.
Since I have been here I have emailed other companies, and again have found they are too small (under 400 sq ft), or too expensive (over HKD 20,000).
I fly home on Sunday and I have only got Hillwood as an option so far!
I am viewing a Central Park hotel serviced apartment tomorrow, as I am staying in this hotel this week, as it is close to the office. They have a room with no window, which looks small, but is HKD 16,000 per month, and includes water/electricity/maid service etc.
So this option would be very convenient, as it is a 15 minute walk from the office in Central, on Hollywood Road.
Has anyone got any last minute suggestions for me though, that I could check out tomorrow?
I would need quick responses please, as time is running out fast!
Thank you!