Alva Hotel By Royal

For Hong Kong prices, Alva Hotel is very competitively priced despite being 5 star hotel. I stayed here for 2 night because it was the partner hotel for a sports event that I was a part of. There’s some vending machines and a 7e at the hotel, in case you need any snacks. For the room, the space is good, clean and has all you need including a mini bar and coffee machine. The gym unfortunately is very small and doesn’t even have a yoga mat when I request for one. Swimming pool was also under maintenance during this period. We added on the breakfast because it was also a good value and the selection is just alright, it’s in the same space they have their more extravagant dinner buffet so the smaller breakfast selection just makes the restaurant look half empty. Overall it was a good stay.

Generally good hotel to stay in. Good value with water on tap without boiling and vending machines in hotel lobby. Service is good. Rooms are slightly smaller but modern with rain shower. I thought I booked a 1 person bed for myself but was offered 2 twin beds.

I’m currently staying at this hotel for an extended period and would like to share both the highlights and some challenges I encountered. Pros: The hotel is modern, well-maintained, and spotlessly clean. The staff are consistently friendly and helpful. While it’s not located in the city center, the hotel offers excellent shuttle bus options that make getting around convenient. The bed and pillows are very comfortable, and the gym and swimming pool facilities are top-notch. Cons: As someone staying for a few months and working during late-night hours, I was hoping to use the business centre to work and take calls without disturbing my family. Unfortunately, the business centre is more of an open co-working area located next to the lobby, making it extremely noisy due to foot traffic and guests lounging nearby. On several nights, staff were cleaning the area using vacuum cleaners and placing cushions throughout the workspace, making it unusable. There was no prior notice or signage about the temporary closure, which caught me completely off guard during pre-scheduled online meetings. I had no choice but to stay in the room and work quietly while my family was sleeping, which was very frustrating. I did reach out to the leasing team and front desk to see if any arrangements could be made given my long stay, but unfortunately, no solution was offered. I’m aware the hotel has an enclosed workspace reserved for certain guests, which would have solved the issue perfectly, but they refused to consider this option. In addition, the buffet breakfast was quite good initially, with a nice variety of options. However, a few days ago, the selection was noticeably reduced without any explanation. I’m not sure if this is a temporary change, but it was quite disappointing. At the current level, the breakfast no longer feels worth the cost if you’re paying out of pocket. Conclusion: While I appreciated many aspects of my stay, I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone planning a long-term visit who needs a quiet workspace. Personally, I’m considering to move to another hotel, as the lack of a proper work environment is a dealbreaker for me.