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Location,
location, location - the Fleming's best asset is undoubtedly its
location. Situated just seconds from the entertainment hotspots of
Wanchai, around a 5/10 minutes walk to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
and very close to the excellent underground system in Hong Kong - the
MTR, the
Fleming is in an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers.
The
Fleming, joins a growing number of independent, small boutique hotels in
Hong Kong, all of which aim to offer guests a more personalised home
away from home feel, and service, when compared to the larger properties in the city. The Fleming offers travellers 66
comfortable rooms, a dedicated
floor for ladies, complimentary gym membership (depending on rate)
and a small restaurant.
The dedicated
ladies floors of the hotel have been done so well, that they make
the regular floors, by comparison, look just a little more bland than
they have to. On these floors, it is not just the enhanced security, but the small things which make the
difference. Women staying
on these floors, can enjoy fresh apples available in the corridor, superior quality bathroom amenities (L'Occitaine),
and a whole range of clever touches and room additions to make a female
traveller's stay all that more
enjoyable.
Rooms
on all floors are cut into four different categories - Standard, Superior, Deluxe and
Executive. Rooms feature all the latest technology such as plasma
TV's, DVD players, in-room electronic safe, and chargeable
high speed internet access. Deluxe and Executive rooms also come complete
with a small kitchenette. The main difference between the rooms is the
size, all are comfortably furnished and quiet. The hotel has even gone
so far as to provide mattresses in its rooms with different firmness.
When we stayed at the hotel, and asked about this, the hotel informed us
that if a guest prefers a soft mattress, or perhaps a very (very) firm
one, it is best to make that request before check-in.
Getting
from the airport to the hotel is extremely easy, and should take
anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour depending on your mode of transport.
Quick
Tip:
If you have taken the Airport Express from the airport and want to take
the complimentary bus, rather than a taxi, then just use H2 and get off
at the Novotel
Century, or the stop before that, and from there it is a short walk.
You might only want to do this, if you are a little familiar with Hong
Kong already.
Conclusion:
Compared to other boutique hotels like the JIA,
ice house, or JJ Hotel, the Fleming is, in our opinion, a little pricey for what you get, but still
a quality hotel in a
great location.
The
hotel does frequently run special promotions with reasonable rates,
which includes necessities, and what in our view should be complimentary
in a "trendy" hotel anyway, like free broadband in the rooms
etc, so always check what promotions are available.
Also
do take note of our comment above about the mattresses, be sure to
clarify what type of mattress you prefer prior to check-in. And check the light switches
by the bed before you sleep, as
the bedside clock has no light function, it is very easy to end-up
turning on all the lights with the master switch as you fumble around
trying to discover the time!
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