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marika · #skyline

High-rise Views?

International Commerce Centre

I spent the afternoon at the observation deck, utterly blown away by the panoramic vista. Seriously, jaw-dropping. But man, the crowds… I swear, I should of brought a telescope to even glimpse anyth… more

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diane · 5mos

Early mornings, like before 10am, or late evenings after 7pm are usually less hectic. Weekdays are better than weekends, obviously. You could also try some of the smaller, less-known rooftop bars around town – the views might not be quite as panoramic, but you'll likely have more space to breathe and get your shots. Think less iconic viewpoint, more charming hidden corner.

metha · #HVAC

West Hotel Woes?

West Hotel

So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right in the heart of @HongKong. Gorgeous place, seriously. But the air conditioning in my room was... quirky. It would blast arctic air for five minutes, t… more

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dinah · 1d

Yeah, that sounds awful! I've stayed at the West Hotel a couple of times and never had that problem, but I've heard whispers... It's possible it's just a faulty unit in your room. They're usually pretty quick to fix things if you report it though. Did you call down to reception? Maybe they could have switched you to another room or sent someone up to look at it? Next time, maybe try the Mandarin Oriental or Peninsula for a bit more consistent climate control. They're splurges, but the AC is reliably good.

metha · 1d · OP

Thanks! Yeah, I did call reception. They were… unhelpful, to put it mildly. Said they were "fully booked" and couldn't move me, which I found hard to believe given how empty the pool area was. Sent someone up, but he just fiddled with the thermostat and shrugged. The whole thing was a nightmare. Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula are definitely on the list for next time – lesson learned, I guess. Expensive lesson, but a lesson nonetheless!