Hi,
I'm moving to Hong Kong in August and have been given the following options for temporary accommodation. Just wondering if any of you have any experience living at these properties, or nearby.
What I'm looking for - my biggest pet peeve is loud street noise at night. That said, I also like to be close to home after a night out. So I prefer the hard-to-find quiet streets near the busy bar/restaurant areas (I know, that's a lot to ask for!!). Also, I'll be working in Central, and have a feeling I'll be starting early and ending late, so an easy commute would be nice, too. Lastly, it would be nice if there is a gym nearby.
Options:
1) Central 88 (No. 88 Des Voeux Road, Central) - looks like it is the corner of Des Voeux / Jubiliee, in front of The Center (what is that?!)
2) Hanlun Habitats - The Orchid (No. 22 Mosque Street, Mid-Levels) - looks like it is between Caine and Robinson Road
3) The SoHo (69 Hollywood Road, Central) - between Queen's Road Central and Hollywood Road. Ideally I would like this because it provides the most space and is a one bedroom vs the others which is a studio, but if Hollywood Road is super noisy then unless I can request a unit that doesn't face the street, maybe it would be better to stay elsewhere. Would Peel Street be quieter?
Also, when thinking about finding my own place, is it possible to get a serviced or furnished apartment in the Central/Mid-Level area with a budget around HK$16,000/month? To get a furnished apartment, can you go month by month or do you have to sign up for a lease? I don't know exactly how long I will be in Hong Kong for at this point...
And in terms of transportation - if I were to live further away from the office, I don't mind but I prefer reliable transportation at all hours of the day. How hard is it to find a cab at 2am from SoHo or Central? How late do trams, buses, ferries, etc run?
You all have been sooo much help already! I was really apprehensive about this move, but thanks to all your responses to others' questions, I am getting pretty excited!
Thanks,
L