Since this is a much needed break, one that I’ve waited for months to take, I decided to do a bit of splurging on myself in order to ensure that my stay in Hong Kong becomes a very enjoyable and memorable one. One of the things I decided to splurge on was on my choice of a hotel to stay in. Prior to booking my travel, I sought the inputs of a friend Terence who often vacations in Hong Kong. Terence told me that whenever he’s in town, he always stays at the Happy Majestic Valley Hotel situated at the corner of Electric Road and Tin Chong Street in the North Point District of Hong Kong Island.
Since I’ve known Terence for quite a while now, I know that he is a man of impeccable taste. Thus, I decided to forego with doing my own hotel research and simply went with my trusted friend’s recommendation. I immediately went to the Happy Majestic Valley Hotel’s website and to my pleasant surprise, found their rates to be very reasonable and competitive with the finest hotels in the area. The website stated that the hotel towers over the busy North Point district and is only footsteps away from the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) subway station at Fortress Hill.
I then decided to stay in their prestigious Dor Ho Penthouse Suite which, according to their website, boasts of a breathtaking 360-degree view of the impressive Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines, contains state-of-the-art digital and satellite-based entertainment equipment that meet the most stringent US Department of Defense requirements, pampers you with the utmost in luxurious yet environment-friendly living amenities, and last but not least, provides unlimited 24-hour access to a rooftop garden that one renowned, but now deceased, HK-based hotel critic hailed as “simply to die for”.
Once I checked into the hotel last Saturday night, the place was truly everything what the website said it would be. The view indeed from my hotel window was breathtaking as the following photo shows:
And of course, this blog entry won’t be complete if I don’t show you a picture of my lovely penthouse suite:
Have a lovely day, folks. Take care.
October 21, 2009 at 6:02 pm |
I can’t imagine what city zoning laws are like there for new building. It must be very difficult.
November 10, 2009 at 5:45 pm |
Humorousreview,
It must be. It’s not really in a poor area of the city. However, there were a number of old buildings around the hotel I stayed in.
I apologize for the rather late reply but thanks for both the visit and comment. Much appreciated.
October 21, 2009 at 8:33 pm |
haha! well, i can see that there IS a sattelite dish on the roof…
been quite some time since i last visited. hope you’re enjoying your vacation
November 10, 2009 at 5:48 pm |
Carlotta,
Hello, Ms. C! Kumusta ka na?
Yeah, bilib nga ako eh nang makita ko iyong satellite dish. Matindi. High tech na barong-barong sa taas ng building.
Thanks, I did enjoy my vacation. I hope things have been well with you. Take care.
October 21, 2009 at 9:33 pm |
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October 21, 2009 at 11:29 pm |
Ah nice view from your suite but I can’t say the same for the penthouse suite itself. Is it an old building? Anyways enjoy your HK vacation.
November 10, 2009 at 5:49 pm |
Daphne,
Yes, it is one of the old buildings in the area we stayed in. There were a number of public housing buildings in that district but in spite of that, it was still safe to walk the streets at night.
Take care and thanks for the HK-related tips you gave me months ago. Much appreciated.
October 22, 2009 at 12:27 am |
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October 22, 2009 at 1:02 am |
Hahaha! Si Baker nag papatawa! The facade looks similar to houses in the squatter district of Manila. The only difference is its situated at the rooftop at may AC pa!
November 10, 2009 at 5:53 pm |
Blogusvox,
Kumusta ka na, Pards? Medyo kamukha nga ang mga squatter shanties sa atin. Medyo sosyal nga lang pumili ito ng lugar. Gusto rooftop para magnificent ang views niya. Hehehe
Ingat lagi, Pards. I hope things have been well with you and the family.
October 22, 2009 at 2:55 am |
hahaha. i kinda knew there was an impending punch line.
are you dropping by pinas?
November 10, 2009 at 5:58 pm |
Beatburn,
Sorry, Pards, but I wasn’t able to drop by Pinas due to time constraints. Maybe next time I’ll do that.
October 22, 2009 at 3:45 am |
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October 22, 2009 at 5:34 am |
holy cow! i was looking forward to seeing your jacuzzi, king-size four poster canopy bed and fabulous entertainment center.:p
November 10, 2009 at 6:07 pm |
Luna Miranda,
I was quite amused when I saw that air-conditioned shanty on top of that building. Kakaiba eh. Hehehe
How have you been? Take care.
October 25, 2009 at 11:00 am |
LOL!
It’s been years (in my virtual world) since I last paid you a visit. Hope you’re enjoying your vacay in HK- the sights, the sounds, the food, the shopping, the culture and of course, your stunning penthouse suite!
Take care!
November 10, 2009 at 7:55 pm |
Dyosa,
How have you been? Sorry for the rather late response for things have been crazy in my real world.
I love HK, especially the food. I love walking through its streets and seeing the nice mix of old and new.
Take care, too!
October 25, 2009 at 4:21 pm |
prestigious dor ho suite?! super mahal naman ang tinda nila!
November 10, 2009 at 8:01 pm |
Mari,
Oo nga. Feeling ko eh ninakawan tayo doon. Buti na lang may Cafe de Coral at McDo na malapit. Hindi na nga marunong mag-Ingles eh nananaga pa. Hehehe
October 29, 2009 at 7:55 pm |
looks like you have been recharged indeed
welcome back.
November 10, 2009 at 8:02 pm |
BW,
Thank you, Pards. It did recharge me, for a bit. Hehehe Thanks and take care!