The Charterhouse Causeway Bay stands on Wan Chai Road, on the border of two districts, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, and it’s one of Hong Kong’s most central addresses for those who don’t want to pay for a view. The hotel has been open since 1992, and its interior retains the spirit of old Hong Kong: neon signs, wooden furniture, the feeling of a hotel that people visited during the early days of the city’s boom. There are 299 rooms in the hotel, a relaxed-atmosphere coffee shop on the ground floor, and a gym open around the clock. The MTR Causeway Bay station is about 500 meters away, a ten-minute walk, while shopping centers, an exhibition center, and the waterfront are just a couple of blocks away. Guests appreciate the location, breakfast, and luggage storage, where you can leave your belongings until eleven in the evening on your departure day.

Wan Chai Road: A Crossing of Two Districts

Hong Kong is compact, and any hotel in the center feels pressed against neighboring buildings. Charterhouse stands between Wan Chai, a business district with offices and markets, and Causeway Bay, a bustling shopping area. Nearby are the Hong Kong Exhibition Center, Victoria Harbour waterfront, Pacific Place, and Central District just a few tram stops away. On the other side of the harbor is Tsim Sha Tsui, reachable by metro or the historic Star Ferry. In the evening, Wan Chai Road comes alive with neon lights and signs.

  • Causeway Bay — shopping centers and street food.
  • Hong Kong Exhibition Center — nearby, on the waterfront.
  • Victoria Harbour waterfront — evening lights.
  • Central District — financial heart, by tram.

Travel tip: Buy an Octopus card: it’s used for payment in the metro, trams, buses, and many shops. For a nighttime view of the harbor, take a ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui. During rush hour, the metro is crowded, so leave after ten in the morning if your schedule allows.

Gym, Coffee Shop & Luggage Storage

The hotel is medium-sized, with a straightforward set of services. It features a 24-hour gym, a coffee shop on the ground floor, a restaurant, meeting rooms, secretarial services, and currency exchange. The front desk handles luggage storage, arranges tours, and calls taxis; there’s an executive floor and a non-smoking floor, an elevator, and vending machines. The main entrance is step-free, which is convenient for guests with strollers, and there’s a garment steamer.

  • 24-hour gym
  • Coffee shop and restaurant
  • Free luggage storage until eleven in the evening
  • Currency exchange and tour bookings
  • Step-free entrance

Retro Style

Neon signs and wooden furniture create a nostalgic atmosphere of old Hong Kong. This isn’t a modern hotel, but a hotel with character.

Bath and Shower

Guests note that the bath has hot water and you can really warm up after a day outdoors. For dense Hong Kong, this is no small luxury.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Economy single room — 12 m², 1 single bed, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Upgraded Room — 16 sq m, One queen-size bed or two twin beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Upgraded Twin Room — 16 sq m, 2 single beds. In the room: hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Upgraded room with a queen-size bed — 16 sq m, 1 queen-size bed. In the room: hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer.
  • Family Room — 16 sq m, 2 double beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Room on the business floor — 16 sq m, One double bed or two twin beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Studio room — 26 sq m, 1 double bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers.
  • Studio Room (bunk bed) — 44 m², 1 double bed and 1 king-size bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, bath, private bathroom, hair dryer.

Buffet and Cantonese Cuisine

Breakfast is buffet-style, with Asian and Western dishes. Guests appreciate the variety, which is convenient for families where everyone has their own tastes. The café on the first floor is suitable for a light lunch and coffee during the day.

For dinner in Wan Chai, there are plenty of Cantonese restaurants: dim sum, roast goose and duck, rice rolls, and wonton soup. Causeway Bay is famous for its street food and cha chaan teng cafes, where they serve Hong Kong milk tea and toast. Order milk tea and egg toast to experience the taste of a local breakfast.

Pros and Cons

What Guests Value About the Hotel

  • Location between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, near the metro and shopping malls.
  • Retro atmosphere of old Hong Kong.
  • 24-hour gym and free luggage storage until eleven in the evening.
  • Breakfast buffet with Asian and Western dishes.
  • Step-free access for guests with limited mobility.

What You Should Know in Advance

  • The building is quite old, rooms are small—as everywhere in Hong Kong.
  • MTR station is a ten-minute walk away.
  • Evening noise from the center.
  • Amenities are valued less than the location.

What Guests Say

Guests praise the location, breakfast, gym and the ability to leave luggage. Comments relate to the age of the building and room size.

How to Book The Charterhouse

Choose dates outside of major exhibitions when prices in Hong Kong rise. In the “Where to Book” block, enter your dates and complete your booking in rubles.