Hi
We've been living at 2 MacDonnell for the last 7 months and we love it!!! It's very nice building, they keep it very, very clean, the stuff has been very helpful. Whatever we needed they helped us with, such as more blankets and heaters in winter, changing the sheets even when not supposed to( btw they change them 3 times a week). The internet is very fast, the food at the restaurant is good, cheeper for the residents. They also have babysitters available.There is the botanical garden and HK Park, so the scenery is very nice
As far as transportation, tehre is a free shuttle bus to central and admiralty and back for the residents. There is bus 12 , the green mini bus and oss course cabs. My husband walks to IFC everyday, he walks though the HK Botanical garden then down Albany road and Pedder street, Lan Kwan Foi .
I realy can not help you with the laundery, the only place I found is on Cane road, but not worth it, cause it is only 1 dollar cheaper for a pound, plus you ahve to take it and pick it up, this way, they take it, wash it, fold it and they put it on your bed.
Park and shop is cross teh street, and it is very well stocked up with fresh foodthe one bad thing is that there is no pool on site, but the one on YWCA which is so small
I hope this helps
Have a nice day