thanks still more questions
Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry.
I am unsure what to do:
1) ask the concierge at 4 seasons or peninusula to arrange a rendevous
2) ask concierge for a hot model like "tour guide for the evening" and hope i get lucky
3) go out at 9 pm to a ktv as recommended by rick hunter and others..
4) call hotel reservation the day before and negotiate for an english all nighter..
5)....wtf?
I am sort of confused here fellas. Don't really know how to proceed and will be in hk first night for very short time. Help
I'll definitely post a report for what its worth. Appreciate advice.
Cheap accomodation secret in HK
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What do you think about Salisbury YMCA and The Cityview (formerly YMCA Mong Kok)?
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I'd like to share a little secret about dirt-cheap accommodations in Hong Kong that's very conducive to mongering.
In most parts of Kowloon, there are thousands of guesthouses that you can rent daily for cheap. These are the equivalent of a "hostel" in other parts of the world. In Hong Kong, these "guesthouses" are nothing more than spartan dormitories run by a proprietor licensed by the government. Signage for guesthouses look something like this:
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Because they're informal, they likely don't have websites or advanced booking systems. Some hostel/travel websites list Hong Kong guesthouses where you can book in advance and pay by credit card. Avoid them since you'll be paying more for the same product. And I wouldn't trust those websites.
There is no need to book in advance. Rather, you just show up at a guesthouse, they show the room, quote a price, and you make a decision. If you decide to rent, remember to have him/her write the check-out date on the receipt to avoid misunderstanding. Oh, it's cash only.
The guesthouses are usually run by one person, or one person with a small staff, and their English skills are limited. Despite language barriers, they usually speak enough English for the essentials. Don't expect extra services. All you're getting is a room and basic housecleaning. They're not going to do your laundry, get you a visa to China or deliver a newspaper to your door. There’s no restaurant and they’ll have no souvenirs to sell. Despite everything being so spartan, be assured that these guesthouses are licensed and regulated by the government.
My favorite guesthouses are located on the corner of Jordan Rd and Nathan Rd. On that intersection, there are at least 50 guesthouses each having 8-30 rooms. There, rooms go for about $150 to $250 HKD per night (single bed, private bathrooms). You can go cheaper elsewhere, particularly in the infamous Chungking Mansion in Tsimshatsui. But I would avoid Chungking, even if it's cheaper, because it's a hassle queuing for the constantly overfilled elevators, and there are shadier characters around.
I would rent for one night at a guesthouse and see if you like it, then extend your stay if you do. The secret is hunting for vacancies around 1:00pm when guests have just checked out and infinite empty rooms can be found. Keep in mind, you should rent where there is 24 hour unassisted access. Some places claim to be 24 hours, but you have to ring a bell for staff to open the door past a certain hour.
The room is usually the size of a college dormitory and all will come with air conditioning. Expect rooms to be visually unappealing. That's OK -- when you're in Hong Kong, you use the room for sleeping only. You're paying only a third of what you'd normally pay for a 2-star hotel in Hong Kong, so don't complain about the decor. Think of how much extra mongering you can do with the money you'll save.
As for whether guesthouses are girl friendly, the answer is usually NO. Take out service isn't popular in Hong Kong. Go to Thailand for that instead. The people on this forum who are taking girls out of Wanchai bars, mostly expats and tourists, are wasting their money or too afraid to venture outside their Western comfort zones. These bars are tourist traps. Ask local mongerers if they take working girls out of bars and they'll laugh.
The reason I love the guesthouses at the corner of Jordan Rd and Nathan Rd for mongering:
- You are literally on top of a MTR station for easy transport throughout Hong Kong
- Several large 141 complexes are on the corner (Foremost, New Lucky House, Vincent House, etc)
- Streetwalker area is 2 blocks away (near Shanghai and Nangking St)
- K-Accupressure is 1 block away
- 37 Dundas and Mongkok brothel area are only 2 MTR stations away, walkable in 30 minutes
- Once you're done mongering, lots of great street food and shopping everywhere, including the Temple Street night market
Good luck!