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What’s better than being in the center of it all? Ovolo Central is a located on Arbuthnot Road in Hong Kong, a prime location in the city's central district, close to popular nightlife and dining areas like Lan Kwai Fong and SOHO. The hotel is also near excellent shopping options, including the IFC mall and street shops. It's conveniently situated within a 5-minute walk from the MTR and a 15-minute walk from Central Pier, which provides convenient access to every part of the city. Ovolo Central offers a uniquely bespoke experience with spacious 33 to 66-square-meter guest rooms designed for complete relaxation.
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HOTEL STYLE
Boutique
Trendy
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Hindi
Location
2 Arbuthnot Road, Hong Kong China
Name/address in local language
Ovolo Central
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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This is one of the best small hotels in terms of attention to detail. Our room was a comfortable size with a king size bed and quality linen and pillows guaranteeing a good nights sleep. The cupboard hanging space had a his and hers area and the bathroom shower and toilet area was also great but only one person at a time. The room has a good sized fridge with a host of nibbles and drinks available free of charge. There is a large flat screen TV and an excellent AC system to keep you comfortable all the time. The lift system was fast and efficient so no waiting around in the lobby or on your floor. The best part of the hotel was the dining and bar area where the staff were attentive and keen to make sure you're happy. It was always service with a smile. The modern Indian cuisine was an absolute delight (both for breakfast and dinner) with enough variation to keep you coming back for more. We found that after a busy day sight seeing we could head back to the bar area for happy hour where there more free drinks (red, white and beer) and snacks. The location of the Ovolo Central is perfect with really easy access to cabs at the front door or a 15 minute walk to central and the MTR rail network and ferries. The mid levels escalator was 5 minutes away which was perfect for us as we had rain every day but it was still so easy to get about. The location is handy to all the night life attractions, bars , restaurants, coffee and foot massage for weary feet! Both my wife and I really enjoyed our stay and would particularly like to commend the staff we met each day for their helpfulness and attention. A big thank you to Sujata, Sristi, Sujan, Amrita, Rose and Aashis. David & Bev Farley - Sydney
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Perfect for couples or business people.
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Response from Horace Siu, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Sep 21, 2023
Hi Getaway721793, Thank you for your amazing review and I am so excited to see that you really enjoyed your stay at Ovolo Central. It is so wonderful to hear that we hit the mark in our room design and amenities; which we have well thought out to give our guests an amazing experience. Our location is also is perfect as you mentioned, we are just minutes away from all the action. Lastly, we really appreciate your positive comments for our restaurant and bar staff members. I will make sure they are all recognized for their fantastic service and efforts. We look forward to welcoming your back again on your next visit to Hong Kong! Cheers, Horace Siu General Manager
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Hilton Honor points check-in, which is a great deal to redeem, so choose a points check-in.
The hotel is on the hill and requires a little climb, but the last step has an escalator. On the second floor of the restaurant is the hotel counter, which can be accessed by swiping your own card when you get it. There are mints and lollipops at the door of the lift, exquisitely decorated and characteristic, with a retro feel to match the fragrance, don't have a flavour.
👉's only problem is that the elevator is slow.
🏠 Room: The gold room was booked, it was spacious enough and the bed was a little bigger than we thought, more like King size (seems to be up, thanks). The floor is quite high, the view is very good, the TV has a lift mechanism, you can have a very good view after descending. The bed was very comfortable. Bathrooms are wet and dry separated and have places to sit.
Mini bar pricing is really not expensive in the hotel and there are plenty of cups to use. It's a nice design, but there's dust when the mini bar doors and curtains are put together, and people with rhinitis need to be aware of it.
👉 But no bathrobes or slippers. If anything, it's better. 👉Alexa is a bit stupid, can't understand my instructions, apple tv is quite useful, but a bit old, it doesn't really affect the use of just
Saw the laundromat, but didn't get in.
Gold card members have breakfast, à la carte breakfast downstairs at VEDA restaurant, all vegetarian, but delicious, croissant is crisp, fruit fresh, great
Summary: Unique style in many hotel products, allowing me to see the diversity of hospitality. Having such a designer hotel option is well worth experiencing. But the unique decoration poses some cleaning challenges, such as the curtains material may absorb a lot of dust, need attention
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:楼下兰桂坊街上的酒吧质素都不是很高，可以走远一点去top bar获得更棒的体验。
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Have to say Ovolo Central exceeded my expectations. I stayed here with my husband and his work colleagues. During the day I was left to my own devices whilst my husband went to the office, which meant having to eat breakfast by myself, I certainly was not alone, the reception/serving staff were always on hand, for 5 mornings they greeted me with a sunny smile to start my day. Some days I would return to sit on the comfy sofa and read my book for hours and they were always attentive with making sure my glass was always topped up with water. The rooms were kept clean and smelling fresh by the housekeeping staff on a daily basis, again always with a smile when you saw them. The hotel offers a self service laundry which I made full use off during my stay. Adrian the general manager was second to none, always on hand whenever the need arose, he helped me with suggestions for places to visit during the day. He resolved any issues with an instant resolution whilst keeping me updated. I would like to thank each and every member of staff at Ovolo Central and just wish I had taken more names. Ovolo, thank you for having us
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Adrian Flavin, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Jun 14, 2024
Hi BPandco, Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review of your stay with us here at Ovolo Central. It was a pleasure to meet and chat with you during your stay and I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We can't wait to welcome you back to Ovolo Central again and turn that 4* into a 5 ;) Kind Regards, Adrian
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I've stayed at the Ovolo Central Hotel in Hong Kong several times and will continue to stay there when I visit. It is a great location in Central - a short 10-minute (uphill, be warned) walk from the Central MTR station, easy walking distance to LKF and the Central scene, but also not impacted by the late-night noises accompanying it. The rooms are spacious, updated, and clean and the hotel staff has been top-notch on all my visits. I am somewhat price-sensitive and Ovolo Central is routinely the best value for the money. Finally, Veda downstairs is a great spot for breakfast and happy hour drinks!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:It is uphill from the Central MTR station - if you have larger luggage, you might consider a taxi.
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Response from Adrian Flavin, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Aug 15, 2024
Hey Bart, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a stellar review of your stay. We are thrilled to hear you had another great stay with us :) I'm delighted also to hear the staff have been "top-notch" on all of your visits - providing exceptional hospitality is what we are all about here at Ovolo. We look forward to welcoming you back on your return to Hong Kong. Cheers Adrian General Manager
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The quality of the room was very nice. It was clean, neat and comfortable. It felt like a second home. It's located in the central are of Hong Kong and close by many restaurants and bars. The room walls did a great job in diminishing the loud noise on that weekend, which meant I was sound asleep. The other more pricey rooms look really nice but I was fortunate to have had a great deal for 2 nights. The room also included drinks in the fridge and snacks.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Horace Siu, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Aug 29, 2023
Hi mjoao_mems, Thank you for your great review of your recent stay with us. We appreciate all your comments and I am thrilled to hear that you feel we are like a "second home" to you. Glad you found our rooms to be very comfortable and you were able to have a vey good sleep. Ovolo's complimentary minibar puts the icing on the cake for a wonderful experience when relaxing in our rooms. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Cheers, Horace Siu General Manager
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If you arrive in the morning on your first visit, you may be disappointed by the somewhat drab appearance of the precinct surrounding the Ovolo. Two things will quickly change that: 1. The hotel itself - staffed by very friendly and helpful people; then the room, which we found to be well-appointed, very clean and surprisingly quiet. The adjoining Veda Restaurant was also a revelation, offering Indian Vegetarian cuisine. (Note from one meat lover to others: the flavours and textures more than compensate for the lack of meat protein!) 2. The surrounding precinct - which comes more to life in the afternoon but really hits its stride in the evening when it comes alight and abuzz with many cafes, clubs, pubs and restaurants! Generally speaking, the location of the Ovolo Central is ideal in being reasonably close to staging points (eg Central Metro, Hong Kong Station, Ferry wharves, the Peak Tram) for most of the attractions that Hong Kong has to offer. Although steps and sloping, narrow footpaths near the hotel might be a bit of a challenge for walking, the bus route outside the hotel or the plentiful and inexpensive taxis will get you where you want to be. We immensely enjoyed our stay at the Ovolo Central!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Horace Siu, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Aug 29, 2023
Hi Graham R, Thanks for your wonderful review and I am thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience at Ovolo Central. Glad you found our team to be friendly and helpful as this is what we are most proud of at Ovolo; the genuine connection with our guests. Our restaurant Veda's unique and delicious vegetarian cuisine is surely a must try. Once again, we truly appreciate all your positive comments and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Horace Siu General Manager
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Staff - nice, patient and speedy with your requests and communication.
Food - I'm not a picky eater, but the food is not good. They are over reliant on mayonnaise in all their salads or bowls. There is no quality or consistency. Day 2 breakfast arrives and there was this small one inch triangle that looked like a flattened, burnt hashbrown. I ate it because I'll try anything. I discovered it was a broken bit of cookie, they seemed to have lost the rest of it. To be fair, it was fine and every other day the whole cookie arrived. I ordered mushroom curry another day and it was all sauce, some peas and I counted 5 quarters of mushroom. I ordered avocado and toast another day, I got the second last slice of bread in the loaf, not the end piece but quite tiny. I would have taken pictures if I knew I could rate them after my stay. Happy hour? Manage your expectations, it's not very good quality alcohol and served in plastic cups. It's sad because I like their Mexican restaurant in Sheung Wan and I expected more...and was wrong to.
Room - a lot of wear and tear. There was water damage, a lot of stains, scuffs and marks on walls, floor and ceiling. Sink and showers didn't drain properly. Day 2 the shower flooded (explains the water damage and stains on the carpet) and from then on I used only "half pressure" of water and turned it off when shampooing and on again to rinse to allow water to drain. It's probably because they didn't properly clean them after so many occupants staying in the room. I imagine other occupants cleaned dishes and who knows what kinda of refuse has been flushed down those drains when they are not equipped for it.
So, no, I would not recommend the Ovolo, at least not the Central location
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Horace Siu, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Jun 28, 2022
Hi juliewlt, Thank you for taking your time to share your comments and feedback. I am sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations during your stay with us. We are always looking to improve and provide the best experience for all of our guests. We are sad to hear that the you did not enjoy the meals we offered. We understand the importance of the food we serve during a quarantine stay, which is why we have put a lot of effort into creating a menu that offers a variety of options to choose from. However, we appreciate your feedback on the food and will certainly look to further improve on this aspect. We do ensure that all our rooms are thoroughly inspected and checked according to the Department of Health regulations prior to every guest check-in, including the water drainage in each room. I do sincerely apologize that it was not working properly in the middle of your quarantine stay and it had caused some inconvenience to you. We have already looked into this to avoid it from happening again. Once again, I am sorry that we missed the mark for your stay with us. We hope that you will have an opportunity to stay with us again and we can provide you with a much better Ovolo experience. Cheers, Horace Siu Hotel Manager
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My partner and I are currently staying at Ovolo Central for our mandatory 14 days of Quarantine. So far we have experienced nothing but the most friendly and attentive service; with staff following up water for the room, mini fridge replenishments, Nespresso pod refills, meal deliveries and much more in a matter of minutes after each request.
The service team make sure to introduce themselves each day via WhatsApp, Sonesh, the GM also made sure to acquaint himself and ensure we were having a comfortable stay. The marketing team have sent Christmas gifts and surprises in the leading days up to the 25th, including puzzles, gingerbread and little treats.
On top of this: my partner and I celebrated our anniversary in quarantine yesterday and upon asking for a table and chairs to enjoy a nice lunch, we were surprised kindly by the team with a beautiful, romantic setup (See pictures). Sonesh (again going the extra mile) also gave us a beautiful bottle of Italian wine, later to be followed up by a sparkling wine- much to our surprise. This kind and thoughtful gesture made our day on top of what is already an outstanding stay.
It it clear that aside from the hotel itself boasting: big white fluffy towels, a spacious room with modern decor, rain shower, Nespresso machine, storage spaces for luggage with room to hang and fold clothes out of sight; the team behind the scenes work tirelessly to ensure each guest has a stay above and beyond expectations, rivalling their competitors.
I think if the government suddenly changed the laws and told us we could leave quarantine tomorrow, I would not be ready to leave yet! I mean come on... 5pm happy hour at the door each evening with a delicious, healthy Brekky each morning - I’m not passing that up anytime soon!
Looking forward to the rest of our stay and staying with Ovolo Hotels in the future. They have a dedication to providing exceptional service, (even to us in quarantine) and they clearly hire their staff based on being able to provide and deliver this to their clientele.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sonesh Mool, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Dec 30, 2020
Hi 856rebeccaj, Thank you for this wonderful review and so glad to hear yoru 2 weeks stay was indeed a memorable one! Looks like we checked all your boxes, plus a few more ;) We know it is hard being confined in your room for 14 days straight ,so we try our best to send up as many activities, treats & surprises to make the time fly... Wish you a Safe & Happy 2021 New Year! See you back at Ovolo Central in the near future... Cheers, Sonesh
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The receptionists are helpful and friendly, shoutout to Ankit who has been extremely helpful to settle me in on my first day and for helping me to get a cab on my last day to HK station. Improvements can be made to the room itself, whereby there can be more instructions on how to use the TV, lights. Overall, still a comfortable stay. Thank you!
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Horace Siu, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi Curious33728774260, Thank you for choosing our hotel and for sharing your feedback! I am delighted to hear that Ankit was able to assist you on your first day and help you with your cab on your last day. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the room instructions for the TV and lights. Your input is invaluable in helping us enhance our guest experience, and we will certainly consider your recommendations. It was our pleasure to provide you with a comfortable stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Cheers, Horace Siu Area General Manager
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I chose to stay at the Ovolo Central (again) but this time for my 2-week quarantine stay when I returned to HK in May 2020.
I wanted to know that if I was going to spend 2 weeks in confinement, I knew exactly what to expect (from previous visits) and I was not disappointed.
The staff were super attentive and went well out of their way to make sure my stay was comfortable even offering to put a pair of dumbbells in my room so I could work out.
My room was cleaned 3 times a week during the q stay and fresh towels were available daily if I needed them
I booked directly so my breakfast was included along with my mini car which was replenished generously and daily. The breakfast is highly recommended along with the coffee.
My stay also had 7 lunches or dinners included which I thought was handy but I didn't enjoy the menu items that much. There wasn't anything wrong with the food, it simply wasn't food that I would eat regularly and therefore I found the choice of restaurants available on the usual Deliveroo, Food Panda and Uber Eats much more to my liking. The hotel will deliver any items outside your door and make sure any used items are taken away quickly.
Please be mindful there is a popular club right near the hotel. I didn't find this to be an issue noise wise but still important to point out.
Overall, a very positive experience for me and I will be back for sure.
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Date of stay: May 2020
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Response from SoneshMool, General Manager at Ovolo Central
Responded Jun 27, 2020
Hi KishK_1, Glad to receive your sportive review posted and more so that your recent long stay with us was a pleasant experience... Time does fly when you are having fun, or in your case - for a long stay which could have gone either way... glad to read it seemed to have been a memorable experience for you. We hope to have you back at Ovolo Central in the future and appreciate the recommendation to others to also come check us out! Cheers, Sonesh
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Thank you 247beev... you are indeed correct!
Hi Kate, each floor has specific key access as well we have a separate guest lift lobby which also only accessible by guest keys. Please do let me know if I can assist with anything else.
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Joanne
Hi aussietraveller7510, thank you for reaching out. The renovation and upgrading works are due to be complete by Christmas this year. Afterwards, we are going to have a new lounge & reception, our new restaurant and beautiful new luxury rooms and suites. Stay tuned for for further updates.
Let me know if you have further questions or if there is anything I may assist you with,
Thanks,
Stefan
Hotel Manager
Hello Mel, thank you for your message and your interest in our hotel in the heart of Central District. Our Happy Hour (5-7pm) is getting busy at times but usual it wouldn't be a problem getting a seat. We serve beers, red & white, Hendricks Gin, Grey Goose, Gold Label and Macallan 12.
Hope to see you soon Mel, please let me know if you have any further questions.
Stefan
Hi swngnkitkat,
our windows can not be opened. Hope to welcome you in our Ovolo Central soon. Please let me know if you have further questions or if there is anything i may assist you with.
All the best,
Stefan Borm
Hotel Manager
Dear treiciasyn,
As mentioned by others of the community already, our hotel is located above LKF and a 10-15min walk up the stairs and slope is required to reach us.
When arriving in HK-Station / Central with luggage, a taxi for the price of HKD 40-50 is recommended. Once arrived at our hotel, our team can provide some tips & tricks to avoid most of the stairs when coming form Central station. You may consider taking the Mid-Level escalator from Queens Road (leaving Central station at Exit D1 or D2) up to Hollywood Road. From there, it is just a short stroll to our Hotel in Arbuthnot Road. Total journey time about 15-20min but guaranteed less stairs and slopes.
Please let us know if you have further questions treiciasyn, we look forward to welcome you at our Ovolo Central.
All the best,
Stefan Borm
Hotel Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$227 - $326 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ovolo hotels and serviced apartments 2 arbuthnot road hk hotel hong kong
LOCATION
ChinaHong KongCentral District / Hong Kong Island / Central
NUMBER OF ROOMS
41
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