HONG KONG 2019 - PAGE 148 HOTEL ♡
At the start of 2019 I had every intention of creating a vision board but it’s just one of those things that I never got around to doing. Instead all the goals that I think about stay locked up in my mind and i’m working in the background in hopes of those goals being achieved. One of those goals was for Alexander and I to be booked for an international job together and that happened sooner than we expected.
In June The Useless Travellers were packing their suitcases and were making their way back to one of their favourite places - HONG KONG to create content for a brand new boutique lifestyle hotel Page 148 in collaboration with APPELLES Apothecary and Lab.
As soon as we arrived at Page 148 we knew it was our kind of hotel. The staff were instantly welcoming, its trendiness was on another level and it was also the first minimalistic hotel that we’ve ever stayed in so you could really appreciate every detail in the decor from the reception area to the rooms.
When we travelled to Hong Kong in 2018 it was mission impossible to find a decent coffee and when we did find one, it was costing at least $9 AUD a day because we are #COFFEESNOBS. So you can only imagine how relieved we were to find out that in the reception area of Page 148 was their very own artisanal coffeehouse, Page Common. Every morning we would go straight downstairs to Page Common for our morning coffee and sit at their communal table. I love that in Hong Kong everyone sits at the same table, it creates a sense of community and is a great way to connect with new people. By the time we’d go back to our rooms to get ready for the day and go out exploring, the entire place is filled with people sharing the space together.
Now to our room. This was certainly the upgrade from our first experience in Hong Kong when we left it so last minute we only managed to secure a cheap AirBNB that was basically falling apart but we also found it quite hilarious. Let’s just say it had some…character. ANYWAYS….
There are over 7 million people living in Hong Kong which is why there are so many high rise buildings and everyone lives in an apartment and the rooms can be quite small. We were very impressed checking into our Superior Greenery Room at Page 148. It was the perfect size for 2 people and we instantly felt relaxed by the simplicity of the design and not to mention the floor to ceiling windows, that is always our favourite feature at a hotel. Our room looked out to beautiful greenery which we could never get sick of. Every morning I would lay in bed looking out and gazing into the mountains wondering what the day ahead would hold in store for us.
I also have to mention some of the very cool facilities in the room. You know when you upgrade to a new phone and you start discovering all the new features that make your life just that little bit easier? Well that’s what it felt like staying at Page 148. On each bedside we had our own USB powerpoint so there was no fighting over who got to charge their phone first. We made good use out of the Marshall Bluetooth Speaker because most mornings we listen to music while we get ready for our day so we really felt like we were at home. At the end of each day we were always so exhausted and we loved that we could unwind by connecting our YouTube or Netflix accounts to the TV, we haven’t seen this in ANY hotel before so this really impressed us.
Thankfully for this trip I knew that I didn’t have to pack the main bathroom amenities like moisturiser, body wash, shampoo or conditioner because our room was complete with APELLES Apothecary and Lab products. You may recognise APPELLES as it’s an Australian brand and their products contain essential oils and the highest of quality ingredients to ensure your hair and skin is kept clean, healthy and hydrated which is always a must especially when travelling. Oh and of course their range of products are all paraben free, not tested on animals and all their packaging is recyclable. I was lucky enough to be gifted a travel pack and a take home kit which we have nearly used all up.
Page 148 Hotel is located in Tsim Sha Tsui which is an urban area in southern Kowloon. There are cafes, restaurants, shops and nightlife surrounding the hotel so there is always so much to do and explore and the MTR is close by which makes navigating your way around very easy. The staff are very knowledgable and can also give you a wifi pack to take with you so you don’t get lost. They seriously think of EVERYTHING! I also want to mention how HONEST the staff were. After breakfast one morning Alex left his go pro and attachments on the table, we took off, went for a walk around the block, came back and they straight away told us we left something very important behind. If they didn’t say anything, it would have taken us a few days to realise it was all missing. So THANK YOU!
We stayed for a total of 4 nights which was more than enough for us, before moving to the main island for our final two nights. I would give our stay - ♥♥♥♥ hearts out of ♡♡♡♡♡
Everything was honestly perfect but we did find ourselves travelling to the main island for most days, add the humidity and the 20,000 + steps you’re doing each day it became quite exhausting. If we were in Hong Kong for a relaxing holiday, then we probably would have stayed put and explored Kowloon a lot more. That’s something I regret doing is not researching the area more and finding its hidden gems.
Check out Page 148 Hong Kong on their: ♡ Website ♡ Instagram ♡ Facebook Tip: Book directly on their website because you are guaranteed the best deal and a pop up usually appears on the screen for complimentary breakfast with your stay.