Joining its sister hotels in Beijing, Shanghai and Europe, Pentahotel Hong Kong opened in August 2013 with a goal of providing a “hub” for the local community and a home base of independent minded travelers and “digital nomads”.
The Hotel and Its Facilities
I immediately appreciated the contemporary rustic décor, including aged brick, reclaimed oak and concrete walls painted with Hong Kong graphics. This was a recurring sight from the entrance all the way to its lobby.
I was greeted by a pizza bar that served authentic homemade Italian style pizzas that can be enjoyed on site or to go.
Recreation Rooms
I enjoyed the fact that they provided in house entertainment such as foosball, pool table and Wii —–all these for FREE. 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
Swimming Pool + 24 hour gym
Pentahotel offers a swimming pool 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
Cozy Lobby
Pentahotel’s signature design of combining the reception, lobby, bar and café in a single venue makes the area more lively to be in. Apart from the incredible staff support, the lobby with the “fireplace’ makes it very inviting for guests to sit around and have a chat.
Pentahotel provides buffet breakfast from 7-10 am everyday offering Hong Kong’s comfort dishes and drinks. The market style food station design of Eatstreet@pentalounge allows the guests to go around and see which “section” they prefer to get their food from.
I loved the set-up and design of this place. You use your keycards as “tokens” for you to enter and claim your buffet breakfast.
Note: You may book a room at Bed and Breakfast rate or add a surcharge 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.
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- 2:30 pm from Mondays to Saturdays
Dinner: 6:30-9:30pm daily
Brunch : Only on Sundays from 11:30am to 3 p.m
Reservations : +852 3112 1998
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. 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. They really do their best to recognize their guests’ immediate needs. 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 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
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.
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
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. 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
7-Eleven
A convenience store is found right across the street for whatever need you may have 24/7.
A mall with Uniqlo at the bottom. 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.
This wasn’t all of it but it was sooooo good!
Our first meal in Hong Kong in Plaza Hollywood
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.
For convenience, the hotel offers shuttles from the airport at a cost , and also an hourly free shuttle to Tsim Sha Tsui shopping area.
How to Get there from the Airport:
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
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
By taxi
It takes approximately 40 minutes to the hotel.
Price: HKD 250-280
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
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 #2—by public bus). The walk to the hotel is on a flat road except for a short bumpy path. The rest was relatively easy.
This hotel looks amazing. I am so overdue for a vacation. Your photos really show all of the details too. I feel like I have actually been here before now.
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!
Haha I would have done the same but had a very tight itinerary to follow. But definitely enjoyed every second of my stay in Penta Hotel HK. 🙂 Do come and stay?
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!
Oh yes the free WiFi! Hahaha I actually got a data sim since I needed wifi all throughout my stay, didn’t need one after all! Do stay in Penta, very very interesting artsy hotel. 🙂
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.
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.
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.
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!
Love the décor!
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
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.
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.
Very comprehensive article, Karla. Thx for introducing us to the Pentahotel. It looks great!
Thank you Doreen, it looks better when you are there. Perhaps, look it up if you are ever in Hong Kong 🙂
Those are miraculous places! Love them <3
I agree, I loved the place from the moment I entered.
Looks like a great place to stay – and unwind – when you’re in Hong Kong.
The pool and the fireplace at the hotel would be my favorite hangouts! It all looks so inviting!
You are so right. Those are my favorites as well
Looks like a fabulous place to stay…lots of perks!! 🙂
Definitely, they offer a lot of entertainment
This is so classy and sophisticated. They really know how to make their guests comfortable!
I know. I highly appreciated their services
This hotel looks amazing. I am so overdue for a vacation. Your photos really show all of the details too. I feel like I have actually been here before now.
Awwww , thank you. I was aiming for that ☺
Looks stunning, but it also looks expensive!
Is it?
A little but well worth it! Everybody deserves a little luxury every once in awhile right? 🙂
Thanks for the introduction to this seemingly wonderful place. And you most certainly did a lot of work on the itinerary, planning and things to do. 🙂
You’re most welcome! Hope you come by Hong Kong soon too or perhaps even stay with Penta Hotel? 🙂
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.
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!
That seems like a really neat hotel. I love all the decor in the room.
Thank you for introducing us to the Pentahotel it is beautiful and perfect for those who travel alone.
You’re most welcome! Still can’t believe I stayed in this beautiful place as well! Definitely 5 stars!
wow this seems like a pretty luxurious hotel. definitely staying here the next time i visit hong kong! 🙂
That would be awesome, do tag me in your Penta Hotel photos, okay? 🙂 Happy travels!
I would have hung at the pizza bar and then worked it off at the pool! Sounds GREAT
Haha I would have done the same but had a very tight itinerary to follow. But definitely enjoyed every second of my stay in Penta Hotel HK. 🙂 Do come and stay?
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!
Oh yes the free WiFi! Hahaha I actually got a data sim since I needed wifi all throughout my stay, didn’t need one after all! Do stay in Penta, very very interesting artsy hotel. 🙂
Looks like a amazing place to stay!
This is a place that I want to visit. I wish more hotels were like this one.
I wish my home was like this! Haha Loved everything about Penta Hotel!
Looks like great hotel with all amenities…. Love the pictures.. Thanks for sharing
Looks like a beautiful hotel. I especially love the swimming pool.
It is such a pretty hotel! And yes loved the swimming pool of Penta too!
What a beautiful place to stay. Not so sure I’ll ever visit, but if I were that is the type of hotel I love.
Great review. This looks like a beautiful place with so many options.
This hotel looks nice! Love the centralized location as well.
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.
that;s one good-looking hotel. oohhh and that dessert bar is looking good!
I enjoyed all your photos, I wanna go and visit this hotel.
This hotel looks pretty amazing! I loved the bay window and that it has free Wi-Fi 😉 Plus, I see there are interesting things to do and see nearby.
I visited HongKong 4 years ago! Love the city! Busy place, great restaurant!
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.
It looks so classy with amenities to offer for their guests. Hong Kong hotels are world class and very affordable than any other parts of the world.
Penta hotel looks luxurious and so beautiful with all the facilities loved by the travellers. I am going to check their website.
I wish to have Bay Windows in my own house one day. This place looks super comfortable and luxurious.
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I like the layout of Eat Street too! It’s really authentic and photo or even insta-worthy! You have nice photos!
Oh I want to be there. I am impressed that they can mix cosy for modern, hard task to do. I would 100% add the surcharge for breakfast!
This hotel looks amazing. I especially love the swimming pool. I wish more hotels were like this one.
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.
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!
Love the décor!
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
The bay window is just adorable. For any hotels in HK, having a view into the streets and amazing skylines is a must, I would say!!
Well written article. The hotel seems a good place for staycation. The pool looks inviting. Hong Kong perhaps I should add it to my travel wish list.
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.
This place looks awesome. Skyline is incredible too. Consider it added to our ‘places to stay’ list 🙂
Home away from home (but better than being at home) 🙂
The place looks really nice – everything you need for a break!
It looks like the perfect place to hang out. I mean, it has a pizza bar! What more could one want?
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.
Awesome! This could be a great treat for a nomad who has been working his/her ass off for a while.
Wow. I really like your photo on the rock! 🙂