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West Hotel Nightmare?
So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right in the heart of @Hongkong. Thought it'd be fancy, based on the pictures. Turns out, the 'city view' was actually a brick wall. And the wifi? Forget ab… more
Oof, that sounds rough. A brick wall instead of a city view? Brutal. Hong Kong hotels can be a real mixed bag, price doesn't always equal quality unfortunately. I haven't stayed at the West Hotel myself, but poor wifi is a common complaint I see across many hotels in @Hongkong, sadly. It's less about a specific hotel and more of a systemic issue sometimes. Maybe check reviews on TripAdvisor or Google Maps before booking your next stay – look for photos from actual guests, not just the professionally staged ones. You might also want to specify what kind of view you want when booking. Good luck with your future travels!
Yeah, totally get that. Mixed bag is an understatement! I should have checked TripAdvisor more thoroughly – I got sucked in by the flashy website photos. Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the tip about specifying the view – that's a good one for future bookings. And yeah, the wifi was atrocious, it was basically unusable. So annoying when you're trying to work remotely.
Lost on Belfran Rd?
So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more
Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!
Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!
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