Whether you’re looking for a spot in Hong Kong for a weekend getaway or to stay during your work trip, Ovolo Southside hotel in Wong Chuk Hang is a great option. Once a warehouse, this boutique hotel exudes a fun, modern vibe and was the perfect spot for my mini staycation this summer. Plus, with plenty of freebies like breakfast, happy hour, self-laundry and much more when you book direct online, I really couldn’t go wrong!

First Impressions of Ovolo Southside Hong Kong

The Ovolo Hotel group prides themselves on creating fun, modern, intuitive hotels that put the focus on you, the guest. From the moment I walked inside Ovolo Southside Hong Kong, there was a distinct liveliness sensed throughout. The interior decor in the lobby is vibrant and inviting, with neon signs and funky art all around the hotel. Upon checking in, the hotel staff efficiently went through the details of my stay – free happy hour (including free-flow drinks and snacks), free mini bar, free breakfast, and much more. All these amazing freebies are only available when you book your stay through their website!

The Room

When I exited the elevator, the hallway was quite dark with bright purple artwork on the walls – clearly sticking to the ‘funky, hip’ theme as first seen in the lobby. The room was the perfect size (great for couples or if you’re enjoying a #treatyoself solo staycation), and had a great views of the surrounding area. The (free!) mini-bar was loaded with plenty of water, beer, pop, and juice, and there was also a free “loot bag” filled with various candies and chips. Personally, it’s these little added touches from a hotel that really make my stay – even though it wasn’t much to include in the room, the fact that the hotel provides these things left a good impression.

There were two TV’s in the room; one in the lounge area by the window and another in front of the bed. The bed was incredibly comfortable and upon opening a few more cupboards (what can I say, I’m nosey), there were some cute slippers and a funny tote bag/backpack with “I got 99 problems but a bed ain’t one” printed on it that you could take home if you wanted. The bathroom is quite small, but has everything you need – a range of complimentary quality toiletries (impressed that they had mouthwash as well) and a waterfall shower head.

Overall, I really loved the room. It wasn’t huge, but it didn’t need to be: it had everything I needed and more, and I loved that home-y vibe I felt every time I came back to the room.

Facilities

Ovolo Southside has a great range of facilities for a boutique hotel. For those that don’t want to miss out on a workout, they have a gym that’s opened 24/7 and they even provide yoga mats if you’re looking to get your ‘om’ on in your room. The lounge is also open 24/7 with free coffee and candies. This is also where you can enjoy free flow happy hour and canapés from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm everyday when you book directly through ovolohotels.com. I was also surprised that the hotel offers free self-laundry, perfect for those who are there for more than just a few days. Aside from Komune, the hotel’s main restaurant, Ovolo Southside is also home to ABOVE, a rooftop bar with great drinks, views, and snacks.

Dinner & Breakfast

Although there was initially a bit of a mix up with our reservation, we ended up enjoying a very filling meal at the hotel restaurant, Komune. The restaurant has both an indoor and outdoor space, but I particularly loved the spacious outdoor area. We ordered a tonne of food: from homemade guacamole with chips and pappardelle with garlic shrimps (my fav!), to clams, chorizo, and sake.. the food was well-priced and the portions were good.

If you book the hotel online through their website, a continental breakfast is also included in your stay. The breakfast ran from 6:30 am – 10:30 am (10:00 am on weekdays) and offered delicious coffee from their Nespresso machine, a variety of fruit and pastries, charcuterie, and some Asian breakfast staples like noodles and congee.

Overall Thoughts on Ovolo Southside

I thoroughly enjoyed my staycation at Ovolo Southside. It’s the perfect way to get out of the city centre and enjoy some R&R in a fun, fuss-free environment. One of my favourite things about this hotel was their “we love the F word” motto – basically, as a guest you get a tonne of freebies here when you book direct. The only thing I wish the hotel had that would be perfect during the summer months is an outdoor pool. Aside from that, Ovolo Southside is a fantastic hotel for a cheeky staycation or a great place to stay if you’re in the city on a work trip.

Ovolo Southside
18 Ocean Park Road
Wong Chuk Hang
Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3460 8100

I partnered with Ovolo Southside for this post. As always, all views and opinions are sincerely my own.