Two nights
and still, it felt fleeting. Pentahotel was an experience in itself that you
wouldn’t need to go out of the hotel just to enjoy Hong Kong. The coolest and
hippest hang out place in East Kowloon was our home for three days.
It was a
scorching hot afternoon and we’re off to a new adventure as we transfer to another
hotel to experience the Eastern Kowloon side of the city. It didn’t take long
for us to ride the free shuttle service of Pentahotel stationed at K11 Art Mall
in Tsim Sha Tsui which runs on a scheduled basis (check here for discounted tours, transportation and activities in Hong Kong).
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| Free scheduled shuttle van to and fro Tsim Sha Tsui |
The half hour
ride to the hotel was relaxing. The neighborhood of Kai Tak might not be a
popular area for travelers but this side is a mix of residential and industrial
area; perfect for those who want to experience Hong Kong’s local community.
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| Theater house inspired |
The facade
appeared to be an old school theater house with that classic ruled black title
board. We entered the lobby cum pizza bar and were welcomed by a staff who was
casually dressed in jeans and shirt. He directed us toward the formal receiving
area on the second level.
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| Informal lobby cum pizza bar |
Hues of
black, gray, white and sepia tones were apparent. Escalators were conveniently
available aside from the lift. There’s a separate check-in area housed on the mezzanine
for big groups. I was amazed right away.
We arrived at
pentalounge and were taken aback on
the whole space. Pentalounge is a unified venue for the lobby, reception area,
bar and cafe. Furthermore, there were two game rooms with billiards, board
games, foosball table, gaming consoles, TV and iPads. There were also internet and pentafun music stations.
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| pentalounge |
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| pentalounge |
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| Vending machines |
I gazed over
the in-house restaurant complex, the eatstreet@pentalounge,
and was stunned on how huge the whole place was. It’s like a food center inside
a mall with different local food options on separate open-style kitchen kiosks
with four cooking stations; Grill How, Wok Kitchen, Steam Corner and Noodle Bar.
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| eatstreet@pentalounge |
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| eatstreet@pentalounge |
They also dedicated a separate area for vending machines. Buffet breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 am is served here everyday. We got to sample out a wide array of local dishes during our stay.
There’s also an indoor gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool that we didn’t get to try for it was winter time when we’re there so the pool was closed.
We processed
our booking on the reception area. Donned in jeans and shirts, the guys at the front desk counter assisted us on the checking in process. Guests may opt to
stay on a smoking and non-smoking rooms (check room types and rates). We filled
out a form on a tablet and were handed the keycards to our respective rooms.
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| They wear jeans and shirts, cool eh? |
The modern
industrial and chill vibe of the communal area echoed through our pentaplus King room. It was clean, modern
industrial and stylishly uncomplicated. The clean lines and basic tones didn’t
overpower the comfort of the room provides.
I noticed the
work station first. It was a counter housed on a booth with a lamp, chair and some fresh apples;
very basic but modish.
The huge
circular lamp stood as the focal point on top of the king-sized bed with comfy
duvet and pillows.
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| pentaplus King Room |
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| Clean, uncluttered, stylish. |
I went
further and checked out the view from the glass windows. I sat on the couch and
lounged for a moment or two. The view was perfect with the mountainous area of
East Kowloon and the neighborhood of San Po Kong.
The private
toilet and bath was functionally hip as well. Bathroom amenities were available
with hairdryer. The shower booth was installed with rain shower head with hot
and cold water.
The
complimentary hotel-wide WiFi and smartphone were very convenient for digital
nomads like us. With our carefully planned itinerary of getting lost in the gritty alleys of Hong Kong, it was the most
perfect companion we could ever have.
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| Smartphone is love! Unlimited calls abroad + internet whenever, wherever |
I lay down on
the bay window looking over the construction of a neighboring building. I was
amazed on how ingeniously they use bamboo scaffoldings all the way to the top
of the structure. I gazed on the vast natural green area of Jordan Valley Park
and wanted to do a stopover there on the next few days. And then quietly and
effortlessly, I fell into a deep afternoon siesta.
It felt like
I was inside an old photo with sepia tones. No tacky decors and useless
fixtures; the room was a perfect mix of functionality and style. I so loved it that I
wanted a room in my future home to be like this.
pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon (book online)
19 Luk Hop
Street, San Po Kong,
Kowloon Hong
Kong
Contact
Number: (+852) 3112.8222
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