Butterfly on Waterfront

Hong Kong


Free smartphone, free on-the-go phone charger and wi-fi, free selfie stick, free portable fan – there's lots to like about this reasonably priced boutique hotel just off Dried Seafood St (aka Des Voeux Rd West and yes it does smell, unfortunately). Rooms are stylish enough and modern, and there's a 20% to 30% discount for booking more than one night, 30 days in advance.

The hotel is on the fringe of Sheung Wan, directly opposite the waterside Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, full of runners each morning.


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