John’s flat is in an absolutely terrific location in Soho. It was clean, relatively modern, and seemed adequately spacious for a one bedroom Hong Kong flat. The entry key was kept in convenient a lockbox so arrival and check in was available 24 hours a day.
In deciding how many stars to give him I simply asked myself the question would I want to come back here again? And the answer was yes.
John clearly points out that the unit is four flights of stairs to his flat with no elevator. If you’re not sure about whether this will work for you, I recommend you not rent it. My body clock was still on San Francisco time so I was really tired by nightfall and slept like a baby.recommend you not rent it. I’m 67 years old and in very good health so it wasn’t an issue for me.
SoHo is an exciting neighborhood with a vibrant night life. If you go to bed early and the noise of the revelry out on the street below will keep you awake, this may not be for you. But I was so sleepy by the time nightall came that it didn’t bother me a bit. (My body clock was still on San Francisco time).
The closest MTR station, as well as the Airport Express Hong Kong Station is easily walkable in about 15 minutes, but NOT with luggage. Upon arrival and for departure I recommend you take Uber or a taxi. Uber cost me about $5.50 US each way and was a 10 minute drive from Hong Kong station.
There are restaurants galore all over Soho, and I found an absolutely wonderful breakfast place that opens early.
Go left outside the apartment, cross Staunton Street, and then take the cement step down Peel Street about a block down the hill. It’s on the right.