So this was a day for packing. We return home tomorrow so it all has to come together today. The many things we’ve bought and the limited space left in our suitcases? Somehow we found time and money to buy those last minute items and squeeze them into what are already bulging suitcases. Kowloon Tong, Shek Kip Mei, Mong Kok and Sha Tin Central – we’ve hit them hard. Even searched out a place for a haircut.
We’ve enjoyed our stay in Sha Tin. We’ve genuinely loved the Alva hotel. Things that impress are the manner and helpfulness of the hotel staff, the uptown location with its views of the mountains and river; the convenience kid the hotels transport; and the c amenities (pool, gym, laundry, bike shop etc). The breakfasts were great also. The location isn’t central; you have to walk or get the transport to the MTR, but there’s a bus stop literally right outside and journeys to downtown Hong Kong only take 30-60 minutes.
Definitely looking at coming back to this spot next year.