2 Best Hotels in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

This comfortable, if older, hotel occupies a prime spot between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay opposite the popular Happy Valley Racecourse, yet its rates are surprisingly reasonable—perhaps because many rooms look onto Sai Wan War Cemetery, where more than 1,500 soldiers who died during World War II are buried. If you're superstitious, ask for a room that faces the racecourse instead. The accommodations are fairly spacious and comfortable, though they're dated and the busy wallpaper can be a turnoff. But if value and location take top priority, this is hard to beat.

The high ceilings and abacus-inspired lobby decor bode well for the rest of the contemporary rooms and facilities at V Wanchai 2. This business-friendly address is a great location for conventions, and the free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, and evening happy hour will make any traveler feel at home. All of the large apartmentlike rooms come equipped with a plasma TV, while the highest room categories have washers, dryers, and wine coolers.