I was looking for accommodation for a midweek three day break with my wife just to use up our expiring airmiles. On city visits I usually look for a reasonable place close to the mass transit rail. On our last visit to Hong Kong we stayed at L'Hotel Nina because of a promotion offer soon after their opening which proved to be rather good locationwise as well as ease of access, being a reasonable walking distance from Tsuen Wan West.

I read the reviews of others on the T-Hotel and, after I located their web site, was rather intrigued by the good reviews in spite of the not-so-easy access and distance from the MTR. But having never used the Airport Express nor the bus system in HK in more than ten trips I thought it would be a good (cool) time of year to experiment.

Well, after that long winded preamble let’s get to the essence of the review.
Room first - .. good size & good seaview (from room no. 625), well equipped, pleasant direct & indirect lighting, wi-fi (free), good coffee/tea provisions, very well stocked minibar at very reasonable prices (no need to rush out to the convenience store in disgust). The bed was very comfortable and the variety of pillows offered was a nice personal touch.
Bathroom: .. modern and well provisioned but designed rather cramped for space, particularly the shower cubicle which looked attractive with solid glass enclosure and sliding door BUT had the column (or maybe pipe shaft) intruding into the shower space so that the already narrow door became even more restricted (inconsiderate for guests with large girths). The sliding door seal was insufficiently effective in preventing water leaking out to soak the floor mat which is always needed as one steps out of the shower. This can be lessened somewhat by pointing the shower head away from the door but never completely prevented. A great feature was the smart-film glass window on the bedroom side which could switch the transparent glass to opaque at the touch of a button. Impressive (but totally unnecessary) was the bathroom TV which had a waterproof remote control that you could experiment dropping in the bath just to see if it worked. If the bathroom door could be sliding instead of opening inward the cramped feeling could have been eased. Excellent quality bath towels and bath robes.
Other facilities: .. All areas (reception, concierge, gym, dining room, guest lounge) were tastefully laid out, equipped and decorated. Staff service was impeccable since all were students going out of their way to please, not just doing a job. Hope this attitude is instilled throughout their life in the hotel business. Checking in and out were speedy and efficient.
Food: .. Only had the breakfast which was plentiful and catered to all preferences and styles, full English, continental, oriental - it’s all there, even a 4-variety cheeseboard.
Access & transportation: .. On arrival we took the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station (25 minutes) where we were picked up by HK friends, taken to dinner then delivered at the T-Hotel. They took a little while to find it because the entrance was a short driveway which was not easy to spot at night, overshot the first time but got it on the second attempt. On our own we found the weekday morning-only shuttle service to HK Station very useful and punctual at 0830 & 1030 (technically not a shuttle because it doesn’t bring you back). The bus service to return in the evening was quite easy and exactly according to the hotel handout, so no difficulty there.
Everything in the above review was included in my comment card.
Overall the T-Hotel was an excellent find … well worth the rate charged which was quite reasonable by Hong Kong standards. The earlybird summer rates are even better, I hear.
But check your girth before you book ... waist size should not exceed 48 inches!

This hotel is a gem. You will only find it through trip advisor reviews as it is not advertised at all and is on none of the travel websites. I am in the hotel business and have stayed at five star hotels all over the world, as well as boutique hotels and everything in between. This hotel combines the best of a five star experience with that of a boutique experience. It is a training institute for the hospitality industry, so staffed by students, and you need to be patient. But they are enthusiastic and want to please. I congratulate the Hong Kong government for funding such an excellent idea and and the Director, Mr Tang, for the excellent work he and his team are doing. Stay here if you come to Hong Kong and get the Ocean view suite if available.

I'm not one to review hotels I stay in, but I just had to say something, this hotel was awesome! Frankly, because of my budget (perhaps), I had never stayed in a hotel where I got to watch my TV while I soak in the tub after a long day's thingummies.

The checkin/checkout was quite smooth, way smoother than the Royal plazza hotel where I stayed the proceeding few nights. The trainee staff was very polite, and this was quite a welcome relief, given the hostile treatment I received a couple of months back at the San Francisco Travelodge (Airport North) by trained staff, so be warned and stay clear of the same. Anyway, I digress...

The mini-bar was the most stocked I had ever seen, with lots of varieties. It gets better, the price of a can of soft-drinks (coke, 7up, sprite, etc) was HK$ 6, the same price as in the supermarket or corner store...how ridiculous is that, what hotel does that! There was also complimentary chocolate plate and ice cubes every day!

The outside views were spectacular, the room design exquisite and roomy, with easy to use central control units for lighting and air-conditioning.

The trainee staff will give their guests more attention than one might think possible, and this is not necessarily a good thing, but at the end of the day you feel good about helping the young youths through their training. They were so full of energy, promise and eager to go out there and change the world (tragically, been there done that :)

I highly recommend this to anyone who's travelling to HK. The hotel set-up is elegant & breathtaking by itself, & the window view is an extra wow! The crib comforter is fluffy, not like other hotels that give you crib comforters that are obviously worn out thin. We've stayed at the 6/F for 3D/2N, & would go out from time to time to appreciate the rest of HK, but the minimal stay we had in the hotel gave a great lasting impression. If ever I would go back to HK, this is the ONLY option in my list. Best experienced yourself. You won't regret it!