We booked this hotel based on the trip advisor rating ( was #44) and we are glad we did. I was on a bit of a budget, yet wanted somewhere clean and central. We booked it directly via the Holiday Inn website.

Check in was smooth and the staff were very courteous. The rooms were not large but they were extremely clean and all the ameneties were new. The beds and sheets were quite comfortable and a "set" breakfast was included with 2 asian and 2 western choices. They were basic but filling.

The location is unbeatable, being just 2 minutes away from the MTR and located next to large shopping complexes, some food and clothing outlets open until midnight! The causeway bay area itself is safe with many restaurants. My husband and I managed to get a therapeutic massage 10 minutes walk away at midnight! Perfect way to end a sightseeing day!

The staff were very helpful. When the airport shuttle tried to tell us that they were unable to pick us up due to a protest in the area, they negotiated for them to send another bus !

While it is not a luxurious establishment, I would definitely stay there again for its service, location and value for money.

We stayed here during mid-December 2007 for 7 nights, in a room with two beds and one sofa bed for a party of 3 adults.
The bang-per-buck, convenient locality, tidiness, free breakfast (worths $HK 50.00) and free internet service of this budget hotel are well-documented in previous reviews.

For just one morning, the restaurant was extremely crowded at around 9:30am. The kitchen and waiting staff should be praised for acting gracefully while under stress :)
So don't take their usual friendly service for granted, avoid the rushing crowds if one's schedule allows.

If one prefers self-help laundry,
I came across a laundry convenience store on West Sharp St ( which is on the other side of the freeway span next to the Holiday Inn Express.

We were here on Christmas. Although you would be disappointed with the hotel exterior, you would be surprised that the rooms are actually value for money. The bed is comfortable and we could see the peak from our room. As for breakfast, try the burger or the porridge but give the noodles a miss.
Locality is great as we are just opposite Times Square, Causeway Bay. MTR station is very nearby and if you want to visit the wet market (selling fresh live seafood and vegatables), it is just across the road at Sharp Street. I suggest you visit the wet market and see how the locals bargain while buying seafood. Very interesting sight!I love watching the live seafood jumping in front of you. Walk further down after the market and come to Morrison Street. Turn right and you will see a tea house named kiong Kee. They sell fantastic roast goose (almost as good as the famous Yong Kee at Central but at only a fraction of its price).
The stall beside the tea house selling 'yu dan' (spicy fishballs) is a must-try too.

This was the cheapest and best hotel I could find online, its not 5 star but its nicer than I expected and the location is fantastic, right across the street is Times Square and the MTR train station which will take you everywhere if you want to travel further afield. We were happy with the breakfast, its a super fast service and they'll even let you pre-order and pick up your breakfast if you need to. We stuck with the bacon & eggs each morning of our 3 night stay, this included toast, coffee and orange juice - all included in the room price we paid. Our only complaint was the flooding bathroom but I'm sure they'd have fixed that now - we told them about it the day we checked out. Front desk staff were pleasant - and yes they have free internet access, an internet roonm on the same floor as reception which is accessed by your room card - and we travelled through 8 countries on this trip and this was the ONLY hotel that offered free internet - really handy when you want to email friends & family to let them know you've arrived safely etc. No complaints here :)