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West Hotel Woes?
Stayed at the West Hotel in @HongKong last week. Fancy place, seriously. But the air conditioning in my room was… questionable. One minute freezing, the next I was sweating like I’d just run a marat… more
Yeah, the Westin in @HongKong? Heard that before. Seems like their AC is a bit… temperamental. I've stayed at a few hotels there and the inconsistency is kinda notorious. Might be worth emailing them directly before the review – sometimes they're surprisingly responsive if you're polite but firm. Good luck!
Union Square Secrets?
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
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!
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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