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Harbour View International House
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| Address | 4 Harbour Rd | ||
| Location | Wan Chai, Wan Chai | ||
| Transportation | MTR: Wan Chai | ||
| Phone | 852/2802 0111 | ||
| Fax | 852/2802 9063 | ||
| Web site | www.harbour.ymca.org.hk | ||
| Room Information | 320 units | ||
| Prices | HK$1,400-HK$2,000 (US$182-US$260/£91-£130) single or double. 1 child 11 and under stays free in parent's room | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, cable TV, minibar, coffeemaker (but no coffee except in Premier rooms), Wi-Fi | ||
Frommer's Review
This YMCA occupies a prime spot on the Wan Chai waterfront, right next to the Hong Kong Arts Centre and not far from the convention center. Rooms, all twin or double beds, are rather modish for a YMCA, attracting guests (including many groups) mostly from mainland China and North America. Best of all, more than half the rooms face the harbor with V-shaped windows, making this the cheapest place on Hong Kong Island with great views. Rooms that face inland are even cheaper. The best rooms are renovated Premier rooms on top floors, which add hair dryers, coffee, and safes. Personally, I prefer the Salisbury YMCA for its facilities and its location, but if you can't get a room there, this is a good alternative.
Facilities:
Restaurant; teahouse; room service 7:15am-11:30pm; babysitting
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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