YMCA International House Hotel Hong Kong
23 Rd Waterloo RoadHong Kong
Location. The Cityview in Kowloon, Hong Kong, is situated in the Yau Ma Tei area with neighborhoods Mongkok and Tsim Sha Tsui to the immediate north and south, respectively. The hotel is located on Waterloo Road one block off Nathan Road -- two prime streets teeming with activity in one of the most densely populated localities in the world. Hotel Features. The Cityview presents many of the same facilities that YMCA's across the U.S. do. Chief among them are first-rate sporting facilities, including an indoor gymnasium with multipurpose court for volleyball, basketball and tennis, indoor swimming pool and fitness room with equipment. For guests seeking a quiet place to reflect, a chapel is also located in the hotel. For guests requiring event venues, the 2000-square-meter Crystal Room presents a convenient on-site option. For guests traveling with families, babysitting and child care services are available. The Nine Dragon Restaurant (which uses for its name the English translation of Kowloon) together with a bar/lounge provide opportunities for food and libations. Guestrooms. All guestrooms are air conditioned, which is essential during the hot Hong Kong summers. Rooms have refrigerators and minibars. International direct dialing (IDD) telephones are available along with high-speed Internet access. 220 AC electrical outlets are available in each room. Expert Tip. Guests can walk from the hotel to the delightful waterfront promenade where the skyscrapers of Central are dramatically framed by Victoria's Peak and Harbour. The Hong Kong Museum of art, which is noted for watercolor landscape and still-life works and calligraphy, is located on along the promenade. Please Note: The swimming pool will be closed from June 17, 2008 to July 5, 2008 for maintenance. Please contact hotel for more details. YMCA International House will re-brand to "The Cityview from 1 September, 2008.
Transportation
Transportation from Hong Kong International Airport. The hotel is 35 kilometers away from the airport. A coach and limousine service is operated by Vigor Airport Shuttle Services. Upon arrival at HK Airport, please contact Vigor Airport Shuttle Service Co. at counter 13B at Meet and Greet Hall. Airport Bus: Route No.: A21 Airport Express Line (the fastest way): A high speed rail service operated daily from 5:54 a.m. through to 12:48 a.m. Get off at Kowloon Station. Complimentary bus leaves from Kowloon Staion to the hotel from 6:18 a.m. - 11:10 p.m. and takes 24 minutes to arrive at the hotel.
Services
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Tour Desk, Ticket Service
Rooms
Superior room-One queen or two single beds. City views. Located on floors 11-16. 22 square meters (236 square feet). Minibar. Tea/coffee maker. Cable TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary newspaper. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voice mail. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning.
Premier Suite -One queen or two single beds. Sofa bed. City and mountain views. Located on floors 24?25. 50 square metres (538 square feet). Minibar. Tea/coffee maker. Cable TV. Complimentary newspaper. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voice mail. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower over bath, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning.
Premier Room -One double or two single beds. City and mountain views. Located on floors 10?23. 25 square meters (270 square feet). Minibar. Tea/coffee maker. Cable TV. Complimentary newspaper. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voice mail. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower over bath, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning.
Deluxe room-One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 6-10. 23 square metres (248 square feet). Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with bathtub, complimentary toiletries, slippers, and hair dryer. In-room safe.
Executive Room -One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 8-17. 22 square metres (237 square feet). Desk with reading lamp. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Wireless, high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with either bathtub or rain shower. Hair dryer. Slippers. Complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.
Executive Suite -One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 8-17. 44 square metres (473 square feet). Air conditioning. Desk. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. High-speed wireless Internet access. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Rates include a Dining Bonanza coupon (buffet breakfast or tea set or dim sum combo plus crispy chicken), unlimited broadband Internet access, complimentary minibar items, and weekly activities organized by the hotel.
Premier Suite -One queen or two single beds. Sofa bed. City and mountain views. Located on floors 24?25. 50 square metres (538 square feet). Minibar. Tea/coffee maker. Cable TV. Complimentary newspaper. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voice mail. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower over bath, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning.
Premier Room -One double or two single beds. City and mountain views. Located on floors 10?23. 25 square meters (270 square feet). Minibar. Tea/coffee maker. Cable TV. Complimentary newspaper. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voice mail. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower over bath, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning.
Deluxe room-One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 6-10. 23 square metres (248 square feet). Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with bathtub, complimentary toiletries, slippers, and hair dryer. In-room safe.
Executive Room -One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 8-17. 22 square metres (237 square feet). Desk with reading lamp. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Wireless, high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with either bathtub or rain shower. Hair dryer. Slippers. Complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.
Executive Suite -One double or two single beds. City view. Located on floors 8-17. 44 square metres (473 square feet). Air conditioning. Desk. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. High-speed wireless Internet access. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Rates include a Dining Bonanza coupon (buffet breakfast or tea set or dim sum combo plus crispy chicken), unlimited broadband Internet access, complimentary minibar items, and weekly activities organized by the hotel.
Room Facilities
Cable/satellite TV, Hair dryer, Refrigerator, Wake-up calls, Air conditioning, Housekeeping, Voice mail, Clock radio, Climate control, Desk, Complimentary toiletries, In-room safe, Direct-dial phone, Cribs (infant beds) available, Rollaway beds, Internet access - surcharge, Extra towels/bedding in room, Electronic/magnetic keys, Slippers, Sewing kit, Smoking rooms, Internet access - high speed, Window opens, Blackout drapes/curtains, Child care (in room, surcharge, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary newspaper
Location Description
This is a 3-star, Superior Tourist hotel and has a good and convenient location for business and leisure with easy access to the all modes of transportation. This property also has a large size public pool and sauna room, which charge an additional fee. (KC Nov07) This is a modern 25-storey building. This property is a complex of 3 buildings which consist of the main building and the extensions, which are connected internally. The YMCA International House is located in Yau Mai Tei on Kowloon. It is conveniently located just a few minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui, 15 minutes to Central Hong Kong and 45 minutes? drive to the airport. It is close to shopping centres and the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is just a 5-minute walk away, with the closest exit D. Other public transportation such as buses are also available nearby.
Location
Central - Jordan/Yau Ma Tei/Mong Kok/Prince Edward
General Facilities
Restaurant(s), Conference room(s), Internet public area - surcharge, Wedding services, Babysitting or child care, Breakfast services, Business center, Currency exchange, Hot tub, Business services, Fitness equipment, Coffee in lobby, Air-conditioned public areas, Laundry service, Dry cleaning service, Health club, Bar/lounge, Internet public area - high-speed, Fax machine, Concierge services, Sauna, Swimming pool - indoor, Computer rental, Ballroom(s), Elevator/lift, Coffee shop or cafe, Security guard, Banquet facilities, Event catering, Airport transportation (fees apply)
Dining
The property has 1 restaurant, 1 lounge and a coffee corner for snacks. The restaurant is located on the first floor, is medium to large in size, and serves both western and Chinese a la carte menus as well as buffets. All restaurants have a casual atmosphere.
Comments
Special Benefit : Rate for Executive room is inclusive of daily breakfast, unlimited broadband Internet access, and complimentary mini bar items.
Child Policy
Up to 1 children under the age of 12 stay free when sharing a room and existing bedding with adult.
Checkout Time
12:00 PM
Checkin Time
2:00 PM
Checkin Policy
Check in time at 2pm
Check out time at 12 noon
Check out time at 12 noon
Car Parking
N/A
Attractions
Lady Street - 2 blocks Mongkok shopping area (restaurants, cinema, etc.) - 2 blocks Temple Street - 1.6 kilometers Bird Street - 3.2 kilometers Central - 4.8 kilometers Sheung Wan - 3.2 kilometers Yaumatei - .49 kilometers Mongkok - 1.0 kilometer Yau Tong - 8.0 kilometers Shatin - 8.0 kilometers Jordan - 0.5 v kilometers Tsing Yi - 11.6 kilometers Wong Tai Sin - 4.8 kilometers
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool
