Venetian Hostel

Nice location, but so small space.

I was so disappointed with this hotel. I have a reservation 2 mos. in advance. I informed the hotel that my arrival is so late, 12 midnight. I asked if its okay to check-in during this time. We had a hard time finding the hotel, because it actually didnt exist in that building. We have to go around the building, up and down, only to find out that several hostel in the building were owned by the same person. We could not find the name Venetian Hotel in the area, but instead, USA hotel.The manager have no manners. He didnt let us checked-in during that time- we were already too tired and sleepy from the trip. He dismissed us by waving his hands away, as if we were dogs standing in front of him, begging to be given a room, even if we will pay for an additional fee. My booking date is June 12, I reasoned out that its almost 2 am, June 12, but he dismissed us saying, its still June 11. I begged for a room, but he had no manners and dismissed us by waving his hands out. His receptionist was also a Filipino. I expected she will be sympathetci enough to help us secure a room, but like his boss, she has no manners also. During our whole stay, we did not seen her smile, always wearing a frown on her ugly face. I was very thankful for the indian guy who walked in the hallway and smile at us and asked us if we were alright. H helped us secure a room with the other hostel, also located in the same building. The owner of this hostel take advantage of our plight and charged us, twice the amount the room we have booked previously. I requested for a discount since we will only be staying for a few hours and will be transferring to the "Venetian". I think that the Indian has a cut with the payment, but we were too weary to complain. I was so dismayed with the hostel, and promised myself, I would never go back and would not recommend it to any of my friends.

I had stayed here before on my own in a single room - it was small but clean and funtional. This time I booked a 'deluxe family room' for myself, my wife and sister-in-law. The room was small, ok I expected that, relatively clean but it was not well maintained, the bathroom in the single room that I stayed in last time was very small but at least it was clean and useable but this one was tired and poorly layed out - when I sat on the toilet my right thigh was up agaist the wall and my knees touched the glass paine in front! The 'wireless internet' provided free was more like 'useless internet' - it was ok for a little while early in the morning but other times I couldn't even receive my emails properly let alone browsing!

What you see in the photos is nothing like what you get. The room is small which of course is to be expected for the price, but there are no windows and if you have a suitcase/backpack then there is no floorspace. Had to switch room as the first had visble mold all over the walls, while the second one had a very strong smell of paint that didn't go away as there is no ventilation. Staff didn't speak much English and communicating was a problem. There is a control panel in the corridor that has switches for the power to each room, and a few times I would wake up during the night to find my Air Conditioning off and the lights not working. The staff frequently turned the power off and knocked on my door all hours of the day, even when I was trying to sleep. The entrance to the building is crowded with gangs of people trying to sell you stuff and blocking your path inside. Very annoying and not something you get use to. The place may be cheap, but it was a nightmare. Hong Kong doesn't have many middle priced places , but if you are there for more than 1 night avoid this place and pay the extra for somewhere better.

water coming in from other room everyday,phone don't work, if I need service I need to go up to 13th floor, I stayed on 8th floor. I need to dry the floor everyday so my things will not get damage. but for the price what can I say,and the location is good convenience to all.

It is good for travellers to find a Low Hotel Rate room to sleep and shower after spent whole day shopping & sighseeing. This Hotel Location is the best location at the central part of the City. You can get all kinds of Transportation Service Just few steps from the Building. You can find placeses to eat and shopping with walking distance ( Cheap or Expensive).

for sure there are better places to stay... but if all you need is a place to spend the night which isn't located in the middle of nowhere, then this hostel is definitely worth considering. yes there are a bunch of strange folks hanging around the entrance to the building. yes you can take a dump while showering. but as long as that doesn't bother then you then by all means give this place a try. less than 5 minutes away from the MTR station and lots of good food in the area.

Bad management. Bad quality. Overcharge me for a so called 'Resort Fees' when you check in without explaination and never would return the said 'Resort Fees' when you check out. How can you charge your customer a 'Resort Fees' when you are actually staying in a city 1 star hostel of less than 100 square feet?

Either you or your luggage can live in their room , staff behavior was very bad as you were living their free of cost even their are many other hostels in same building available in very low cost

Not a gd place to stay coz d surroundings made feel insecure, n i accidentally open a room which can open my room too! no phone in d room, no shower gel n shampoo provided!