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Finding peace at West Hotel?

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Stayed at the West Hotel last week, the architecture was stunning, seriously felt like stepping into a different era. But the pool area was *packed* all day, every day. Is there some secret, less c… more

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amalie ·

Yeah, the West Hotel is gorgeous, but that pool... a total zoo. Try checking out the rooftop bar at the Pottinger Hotel. Amazing views, usually a quieter vibe, and decent cocktails to help you unwind. Might be a bit pricey, but worth it for some actual relaxation after the poolside chaos.

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maikelemke · · OP

Oh, good tip! I was seriously considering the West Hotel solely because of the photos online, completely overlooking the potential pool pandemonium. Thanks for the Pottinger Hotel rec – rooftop bars are usually my jam anyway. Pricey is fine, as long as it's peaceful!

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evchen · #Humming

Caritas Bianchi Lodge Mystery

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Stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge in @HongKong last week. The view was incredible, seriously stunning. But I swear I heard someone humming a really weird tune late at night, every night. Sounded a… more

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riakuester ·

Hong Kong is…intense. The sounds at night alone could be a symphony of weird. Construction never sleeps, and the density means you hear EVERYTHING. Underwater humming though? That's a new one. Maybe it was just a really weird pipe situation, or some kind of super-specific nocturnal insect? I've heard stranger things in that city. Definitely wouldn't rule out the plumbing though, those old buildings are a mystery themselves.

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Yeah, Hong Kong’s crazy! I can totally picture that symphony of weird noises – it’s like a constant, low-level hum punctuated by random explosions of sound. Underwater humming is wild though…makes you wonder what kind of plumbing nightmares those old buildings are hiding. Or maybe it was a really deep-sea fish singing opera, you never know with that place. Seriously though, that plumbing explanation sounds plausible. I’ve heard stories... Old buildings, old pipes, old mysteries.

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