SHINGTING LIVING Hotel Apartment is located on Bulkeley Street in the Kowloon City district, and it’s one of those Hong Kong apartment hotels where you live, not just stay overnight. There are fifty-four rooms, each with its own fast Wi-Fi and a clothes dryer that guests find particularly convenient. The nearest MTR station, Whampoa, is a twelve-minute walk away, or about 670 meters. Nearby are Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay, Kai Tak Sports Park, and the Prudential shopping center, and the windows offer a panorama of city rooftops. Staff are reportedly polite and patient, and they have pleasant surprises for guests during holidays.

Kowloon City: Hong Kong Without the Crowds

Kowloon City is a district north of the former Kai Tak Airport, which has now been transformed into a sports and entertainment zone. You have access to Hung Hom with its railway station, Mong Kok, and Tsim Sha Tsui. The area is residential, not touristy, with authentic Hong Kong eateries. Nearby are the Hong Kong Coliseum stadium, Victoria Harbour waterfront, and Kai Tak Sports Park, where concerts and matches take place.

  • Hung Hom — a railway station and harbor views.
  • Kai Tak Sports Park — stadiums and concerts.
  • Mong Kok — markets and street food.
  • Tsim Sha Tsui — waterfront promenade and museums.

Tip for travelers: If there’s a concert or match in Hong Kong, accommodation prices rise. Use the Octopus card and avoid peak metro hours. The area is quiet, but it’s humid and hot on the streets, so bring an umbrella. Before leaving the hotel, check the weather forecast: sudden downpours are common in Hong Kong, and the air conditioning on the metro can be very cold, so a light sweater will come in handy. It’s convenient to get to the airport by express train from Kowloon or Hong Kong stations, and you can drop off your luggage at city registration.

Apartments with a Dryer and Gym

The apartment hotel is geared towards independent guests. It has a gym, laundry room, baggage storage, and Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as separate fast Wi-Fi and a clothes dryer in the rooms. There’s step-free access, accessible rooms, an elevator, ventilation, a non-smoking floor, video surveillance, and electronic keys. Electronic ID scanning and express check-in simplify arrival.

  • Gym
  • Laundry room and dryer
  • Baggage storage
  • Accessible rooms and step-free access
  • Express check-in

Dryer in the Room

Guests write that the dryer quickly dries clothes, which is a lifesaver in Hong Kong’s humid climate.

Attentive Staff

The staff offer detailed advice and create small surprises for holidays. It’s a nice touch for an unfamiliar city.

How to Enjoy Hong Kong with Ease

For your first trip to Hong Kong, remember three things. An Octopus card pays for transport and small purchases, the MTR subway runs frequently and reliably, and taxi drivers don’t always speak English, so it’s best to show them the address on a screen. The Hunghom area is convenient because trains go across the border from here, and the Hunghom waterfront offers a view of Hong Kong from the other side of the bay. It’s hot and humid in summer, and during typhoon season parks close and not all ferries run. So plan some activities indoors: museums, shopping malls, and cafes.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Bright, luxurious single room — 11 sq m, 1 single bed, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, writing desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Standard Suite — 10 m², one and a half double beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, writing desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Comfortable luxury suite — 12 m², one and a half double beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, writing desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Luxurious luxury — 13 m², one and a half double beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, writing desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Elegant premier luxury accessible for people with disabilities — 20 m², one and a half double beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, the shower is accessible for guests with disabilities., shower railings, shower seat, writing desk.

Kowloon City Eateries

The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but that’s not a problem: there are dozens of eateries nearby. In Kowloon you’ll find Cantonese cuisine: dim sum, roast pork, noodles, and rice porridge.

In the morning, stop by a cha chaanteng for a Hong Kong breakfast: eggs with toast, noodles in broth, and milk tea. In the evening, you can grab takeaway food and return to your room. Buy fruit and water from convenience stores.

Pros and Cons

What Guests Appreciate About the Hotel

  • Quiet Kowloon City area, but close to the MTR and Hunghom.
  • A hairdryer and fast Wi-Fi in each room.
  • Cleanliness and fresh linens, as noted by guests.
  • Gym, laundry facilities, and step-free access.
  • Helpful staff.

Things to Know in Advance

  • It’s about a twelve-minute walk to the MTR.
  • The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant.
  • Rooms are small, like most Hong Kong apartments.
  • The area is residential with limited nightlife.

What Guests Say

Guests praise the cleanliness, service, hairdryer, and location. Comments relate to the distance to the MTR.

How to Book SHINGTING LIVING

Choose dates outside of major events. In the “Where to Book” block, enter your dates and complete your booking in rubles.