Reliance International Guest House

The guesthouse is located inside Chunking Mansions, making it incredibly convenient for transportation. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of dining and entertainment options. Hong Kong is definitely a city worth visiting again and again.

Upon arrival, I had to call the owner from outside the building to check in. The owner, who is Indian, asked for my passport for registration, and communicating in simple English was fine. The guesthouse is located on the 12th floor of Block C in Chungking Mansions, but the owner took me to the 10th floor of Block B instead, which I believe is where the Apple Inn is. So, be aware that the actual room you get might not be in the advertised location. Also, the elevators in Chungking Mansions are small, slow, and often crowded, especially with people from South Asia and the Middle East, so expect to wait. The room itself was tiny, with the bed right by the door and a very small, cramped bathroom to the right. However, for just over 100 HKD, you can't expect much in Hong Kong, and it was livable. It came with a universal adapter, towels, disposable toothbrushes, hand soap, and toilet paper. There was free Wi-Fi, though it wasn't very fast. The air conditioning worked well, and the shower had good hot water pressure, but the sink was incredibly small. The bed sheets felt a bit damp and had some small stains and hair, but overall, the room had no strange odors. The door could be locked from the inside but not from the outside, so it's important to be mindful of your personal belongings when you leave. On a positive note, you need to use a key card to enter the guesthouse, which adds a layer of security against outsiders. Overall, it's suitable for budget travelers staying one night, with no major issues.

Came here with an open mind, and I guess you get what you pay for.

Unbeatable location, excellent value for money, and a great temperature. It's a bit dirty, but for the price, it's totally acceptable.

If your focus is more on sightseeing than the accommodation itself, then while it might not be the most comfortable or spotless, it was a meaningful experience to get a taste of Chungking Mansions.

I wasn't allowed into Hong Kong and even though I had enough time, they wouldn't refund my money when I requested a cancellation. I would have understood if it was just for the first day, but they didn't refund any money for all three days. That's terrible!