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Penta Hotel Hong Kong: For digital nomads and independent travelers

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PENTAHOTEL HONGKONG, KOWLOON

 

Joining its sister hotels in Beijing, Shanghai and Europe, Pentahotel Hong Kong opened in August 2013 with a goal of providing a β€œhub” for the local community and a home base of independent minded travelers and β€œdigital nomads”.

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The Hotel and Its Facilities

I immediately appreciated the contemporary rustic dΓ©cor, including aged brick, reclaimed oak and concrete walls painted with Hong Kong graphics.Β  This was a recurring sight from the entrance all the way to its lobby.

Interesting graphics in the Lobby
Interesting graphics in the Lobby

Book your stay through Agoda Β in Penta Hotel Hong Kong by clicking this linkΒ 

  1. Pizza Bar

    I was greeted by a pizza bar that served authentic homemade Italian style pizzas that can be enjoyed on site or to go.

  2. Β Recreation Rooms Β 

    I enjoyed the fact that they provided in house entertainment such as foosball, pool table and Wii —–all these for FREE.Β Β  It was a good way for my friends and I to de-stress after a long day of exploring Hong Kong.

Games room for entertainment. They are all free
Games room for entertainment. They are all free
  1. Β Swimming Pool + 24 hour gym

    Pentahotel offers a swimming poolΒ  on the 3rd floor where you can take a dip during hot days or just lay around and relax by its sun lounges. Right beside it is a gym, for those who would like to start or end their days with exercise.

Relax by the pool
Relax by the pool
  1. Cozy Lobby

Pentahotel’s signature design of combining the reception, lobby, bar and cafΓ© in a single venue makes the area more Β lively to be in.Β  Apart from the incredible staff support, the lobby with the β€œfireplace’ makes it very inviting for guests to sit around and have a chat.

 Sit by the "fireplace"
Sit by the “fireplace”

Book your stay through Agoda Β in Penta Hotel Hong Kong by clicking this linkΒ 

5. Buffet at eatstreet@Pentalounge

Pentahotel provides buffet breakfast from 7-10 am everyday offering Hong Kong’s comfort dishes and drinks.Β Β  The market style food station design of Eatstreet@pentalounge allows the guests to go around and see which β€œsection” they prefer to get their food from.

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I loved the set-up and design of this place.Β  You use your keycards as β€œtokens” for you to enter and claim your Β buffet breakfast.

  • Note: Β You may book a room at Bed and Breakfast rate or add a surchargeΒ to enjoy the breakfast buffet

For those who prefer to dine at the hotel, Eat Street is also open daily for lunch and dinner. On Sundays, brunch is also available. For this they have popcorn stands and open-air market style food stands. It was really a sight to see.

I would love to have been able to try all the meals. Unfortunately, I only had time for breakfast.

delicious dessert bar at Eat Street, Pentahotel.
delicious dessert bar at Eat Street, Pentahotel.

Book your stay through Booking.com Β in Penta Hotel Hong Kong by clicking this linkΒ 

Penta lounge : Open every day from 7am to 12 midnght, except the bar that closes at 1 a.m
Breakfast : 7-10 am daily for in-house guests or for those who want to order ala carte
Lunch 12- 2:30Β pm from Mondays to Saturdays
Dinner: 6:30-9:30pm daily
Brunch : Only on Sundays from 11:30am to 3 p.m
Reservations :Β  +852 3112 1998Β 

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Β 6. Amazing Staff + Excellent Service

The staff at Pentahotel are all very courteous and will try to help you as best as they can, hence, my friends and I felt so at home.Β  In addition to standard services, they provide their guests with far more convenience with their Foreign Currency Exchange, charging stations, in-room dining service, express laundry service and baggage storage.Β  They really do their best to recognize their guests’ immediate needs.Β Β  They hold through to their goal of providing a home for independent travelers.

7. Internet corner

For those who do not have with them a laptop and would like to surf on a big screen, fear not, for Pentahotel also provides a computer where you can surf the net.

The Room : New York Loft Style

  1. Spacious room with Hongkong graphics design

Pentahotel's King Plus Room
Pentahotel’s King Plus Room

Book your stay through Booking.com Β in Penta Hotel Hong Kong by clicking this linkΒ 

2. Bay Window

Perfect place to have coffee, sit , relax, Β and enjoy the view

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3.Open Closet

Space efficient and easy to see all your clothes.

Open closet to save space. That's the bathroom shower behind it.
Open closet to save space. That’s the bathroom shower behind it.

Book your stay through Booking.com Β in Penta Hotel Hong Kong by clicking this linkΒ 

4. Bathroom

The bathroom has dark tiles and rain shower heads. Pentahotel provides complimentary toothbrush, toothpaste and shampoo.

I also loved the fact that there is a HAIR DRYER in the room, which is very important ( at least for girls on the move).

The rain shower heads was just amazing
The rain shower heads was just amazing

 

5.Big screen TV + Smart phone docking station

I loved how the alarm clock was not just any alarm clock but a Philips MP3 player that also served as a smart phone docking station.

6. Free Wifi

In this modern day of social technology, wifi is a must. Pentahotel has fast, reliable wifi —–perfect for their goal of providing a hub for digital nomads.

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7. Complimentary Coffee and Water

Most people wake up and need to have coffee before they can function, as in the case of my friends. It was good that they not only provided complimentary coffee but also heat-sensitive, well designed mugs to go with it.

Mugs + Coffee + Water all for free
Mugs + Coffee + Water all for free

8. Sufficient plugging stations

For the type of traveler that I am, I need to have provisions to plug both my cameras, and my cell phone. Β Β This is usually a problem when one has a companion that needs to do so as well. That didn’t seem to be an issue at Pentahotel as the room had more than 5 ports/ sockets that we could simultaneously utilize.

 

Things around Pentahotel

  1. 7-Eleven

A convenience store is found right across the street for whatever need you may have 24/7.

  1. Chi Lin Nunnery

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  1. Kowloon Walled City

 

  1. Lion’s Rock hike Jump off point is just a station awayΒ ( click for the article)Β 

 

  1. Plaza Hollywood

A mall with Uniqlo at the bottom.Β  There is also a food court at the top floor that offers good choices of meals. We ate at a restaurant that serves tepanyaki style wherein they cook the food in front of you. Minimalistic but very very delicious. We spent HKD144 for 2 people but we were both super full.

The Location

 

Pentahotel is located at 19 Luk Hop street, San Po Kong Kowloon Hong Kong. It is just a 5-8 minutes easy walk from Diamond Hill MTR station, Exit A.Β 

For convenience, the hotel offers Β shuttles from the airport at a cost , and also an hourly free shuttle to Tsim Sha Tsui shopping area.

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How to Get there from the Airport:

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  1. By Airport Express

Take Airport Express directly to Kowloon Station, then get on a taxi to the hotel. It takes approximately 37 minutes.

Price: HKD 150-180

  1. By public bus

Take Cityflyer A29 and get off at Diamond Hill MTR Station, Tai Hom Road outside Plaza Hollywood, and walk approximately 8 minutes to the hotel.

Price: HKD 42

  1. By taxi

It takes approximately 40 minutes to the hotel.

Price: HKDΒ 250-280

  1. By Airport Shuttle Bus at a Charge

Approach A09 counter at Arrivals Hall A and take the shuttle directly to the hotel. A minimum of two persons and advance reservation is required.

Price: HKD 140 / per person

  1. By hotel’s seven-seater Hotel’s airport transfer service

This is available at a charge. Please contact hotel’s reservations team AT +852 3112 1922

or email reservations.kowloon@pentahotelsasia.com for rate details.

Price: HKD 600 / trip

 

I personally did the City Flyer A29 to Diamond Hill (Option #2β€”by public bus). The walk to the hotel is on a flat road except for a short bumpy path. The rest was relatively easy.

Contact Details

Website: www.pentahotels.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pentahotel/hongkongkowloon
Instagram:www.instagram.com/pentahotelhongkongkowloon
Email: kowloon@pentahotelasia.com
Phone number: +852 3112 8222

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62 thoughts on “Penta Hotel Hong Kong: For digital nomads and independent travelers

  1. You had me at dessert bar! I love the ambiance of the hotel and the room looks super comfy, I can stay there for the rest of the day.

  2. Pentahotel seems like a great place to stay. I was already sold once I read about the Pizza bar haha, but the Buffet looks sensational as well. I do love the cozy feel the hotel gives off!

  3. The way you describe it, this sounds like a hotel to try in HK. The interesting look with the graphics on the wall very nice. But the best thing is the free wifi!

  4. Great photos, love how unique they were to the hotel. I’ll have to remember to check this hotel out the next time I’m in Hong Kong. Looks like a good value.

    Enjoyed how you set up your hotel review and all the additional details. I’ll have to check out your blog to read any other reviews.

  5. This hotel looks pretty amazing! I loved the bay window and that it has free Wi-Fi πŸ˜‰ Plus, I see there are interesting things to do and see nearby.

  6. I like the look of the place which is a bit old school that has the flavor of Hong Kong. It’s so cool, it’s nearby Lion Rock. I trekked the Lion Rock last month too.

  7. I love the Penta Hotel mood, design and setup. Its like old Hong Kong. They have decent facilities also. Going to check out their website for the rate because I m going to Hong Kong end of this year.

  8. Wow lovely hotel – I like the decor and it really is a cozy corner worth spending time in, the way it’s set up. Thanks for the review. I prefer staying on Hong Kong island though – maybe it’s time to try kwooloon instead!

  9. Love the dΓ©cor!
    Thanks for sharing all the info, we are planning to go to Hong Kong in a few months, so it is good to know that PentaHotel is comfy and with reliable WIFI!
    Cheers,
    Nat

  10. That forest of skyscrapers is just unreal. I can’t believe how posh all of these locations are, a true golden age in Asia. I wonder how accessible all of this is to a student traveler like myself.

  11. This place looks awesome. Skyline is incredible too. Consider it added to our ‘places to stay’ list πŸ™‚

  12. This hotel looks beautiful and perfect! It already won my heart just with the pizza bar! A pizza bar! Nom nom. Is it open 24 hours? Overall, this hotel looks amazing, I will definitely put this on my list if I ever find my way to Hong Kong.

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