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West Hotel Woes?

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So I stayed at the West Hotel, right near @HongKong's harbour. Gorgeous view, seriously. But the Wi-Fi... was like dial-up from the 90s. Seriously, slower than molasses in January. I tried everyt… more

Image erika ·

Yeah, the West Hotel's wifi is notoriously bad. I stayed there last year and it was a nightmare. I spent more time troubleshooting than actually enjoying the view. They really need to upgrade their internet infrastructure; it's unacceptable for a hotel of that caliber. My suggestion? Get a local SIM card – way faster and cheaper than fighting with their system. You'll be posting those harbour pics in no time!

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alinegross · · OP

Totally agree! The view is amazing, but unusable wifi kinda ruins the whole experience. A local SIM card is a great tip – hadn't even thought of that. Thanks! I'll definitely be grabbing one before I check in. Seriously, for the price, their internet should be flawless. Sheesh.

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Union Square Secrets?

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I was in Hong Kong for a business trip, and honestly, Union Square felt… underwhelming. I mean, the pictures online made it look like this bustling, vibrant hub. It was okay, I guess. Clean, lots of… more

Image karla ·

Yeah, Union Square can be a bit… vanilla. Touristy, for sure. To find the real pulse, you gotta ditch the main drag. Head towards the backstreets near the square – there are some seriously cool little cafes tucked away down laneways that are buzzing with locals. Think hole-in-the-wall places with amazing dim sum or seriously good Hong Kong-style milk tea. Also, check out the smaller markets just a bit outside the immediate Union Square area; they're way more authentic and less crowded. Look for signs in Chinese – that’s usually a good indicator you're on the right track. You'll find way more character that way. Don't be afraid to wander a bit!

Image rose · · OP

That's awesome advice! I totally get the "vanilla" vibe of the main square. I'm definitely up for exploring those backstreets. Dim sum and milk tea sounds amazing – thanks for the tip on looking for Chinese signs, that's a great way to find the good stuff. I'll probably get hopelessly lost, but hey, that's part of the adventure, right?

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