Melbourne Hostel

Was greeted by a cockroach in my room. Bugs everywhere, no hot water for showers, wifi doesn t reach my room, and AC is not working. Staff is also unfriendly, how could something be worse than this.

I was in Germany hostel not Melbourne (lots of brand names but same hotel operator so you won't get the brand u booked). But I like the room as no places for any cockroaches to hide. Generally hostel v. clean but depends on who the other guests are, my room was clean, had air conditioner/hot water and shower/toilet, plug points and a window w. a decent view, but obviously v. I House cleaning does a good job, reception helpful/friendly. Be warned there is sometimes an additional service fee payable at hotel of around 15%. None of the TV's in the rooms work on 6th floor or 10th floor in Block D, But stayed on 12th floor at another hostel in Block D and TVs did work there. Rent can vary from a good deal (HKD1000 for 7 days) to not so great one (HKD1550 for 7days) for same room. Has Microwave & Fride/Freezer outside room to cook/store food. Also boiling water on tap available at any time w. free cofee/sugar. Lifts to get to 6th floor is main drawback and you could be waiting 20mins for a lift, and if you decide to walk down (much quicker) stairs can be v. dirty. Location on main HK road near harbour and lots of restaurants western/Chinese.

No telephone or not working the hair dryer