SHINE INN (TST Metro Station B1 Exit)

The owner, an elderly gentleman, was very kind and thoughtfully introduced Hong Kong's local delicacies and transportation. The room was very clean, and the location was excellent. It's very close to Victoria Harbour and the Star Ferry. It's also just a ten-minute walk to China Ferry Terminal. The only downside is that it's located near a busy road, so the noise from cars and pedestrians was quite loud. Even with noise-cancelling headphones, I could still faintly hear the noise, but it's understandable given the prime location.

The room was decent, with two 1-meter beds that were quite comfortable for sleeping. The only minor issue was the bathroom's drainpipe, which wasn't working perfectly. We arrived at the hotel late at night, and the front desk staff handled our check-in seamlessly over the phone. The location is excellent; we walked to Victoria Harbour and the Avenue of Stars, and the next day, we also walked to the Hong Kong Palace Museum. There's a large HSBC bank right outside the hotel.

Beyond its convenient location and good transport links, there's not much else positive to say. The room decor was basic, and the bathroom pipes were exposed! The 70-something-year-old man working there was like a strict dorm supervisor from my school days, with an average attitude and too many rules. It was an unpleasant stay.

This was my first time staying in a guesthouse in Hong Kong, and I chose it for its proximity to the Science Museum. **Pros:** The location is excellent – very close to the MTR station, the Hong Kong Science Museum, and Victoria Harbour. It was also reasonably clean. Situated in a lively, bustling area, there are plenty of dining options. **Cons:** The facilities and amenities are quite dated. Our room had bunk beds, and without handrails, getting on and off the top bunk was very inconvenient. The bed was positioned right against a non-opening window and the curtains. An old-fashioned air conditioner was mounted directly above the upper bunk, blowing cold air straight down. I worried my child would get sick, so I tried to turn off the AC in the middle of the night. However, there was no remote control, and I couldn't easily reach the unit. I had to scramble to manually switch off the old AC. After a while, the room became hot again, and I just had to tough it out until morning. Furthermore, disposable slippers and bath towels were not provided; we had to specifically request towels from the owner.