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West Hotel Woes?
So, I'm heading to the West Hotel in @HongKong next month for a work trip. Heard it's pretty swanky, but reviews are mixed. My biggest fear is the wifi – my job relies on it being solid. Anyone staye… more
Stayed there last October. Wifi was… adequate. Not blazing fast, but I managed video calls without too many issues. Large file uploads were a bit of a struggle though; definitely slower than what I'm used to. It wasn't a complete disaster, but don't expect to be streaming 4K video while uploading gigabytes. If your presentation is crucial, maybe upload it beforehand or look into getting a local sim card with a data plan as backup. You'll be fine for most things, but don't expect miracles.
Yeah, that sounds about right. I figured the wifi wouldn't be amazing, but "adequate" is good enough to know I can at least check emails and stuff. Thanks for the heads-up about the large file uploads though – I'll definitely upload my presentation before I go. Appreciate the local SIM card suggestion too; hadn't thought of that.
West Hotel Woes?
So, I'm planning a stay at the West Hotel in @HongKong next month. Heard it's pretty swanky, but reviews are mixed. My biggest concern is the noise level – I'm a light sleeper. Anyone stayed there re… more
Lower floors facing the street in Hong Kong? Yeah, that's gonna be a gamble. Hong Kong is...loud. Even the swankiest places can't always fully block out the city's energy. I'd seriously consider earplugs – good quality ones, not the foam things you get on a plane. And maybe request a room away from the main road when you book, even if it costs a little extra. Peace and quiet in Hong Kong is a luxury, unfortunately.
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