Your Activity Partner September, 2017 About HKYHA • Non-profit making organization founded in 1973 • Operates 7 youth hostels in Hong Kong • An associate of Hostelling International Alliance with over 4,000 youth hostels in 90 countries & regions • Mission: Promote cultural exchange, all-round youth development & environmental conservation Hostels Categories • HKYHA operates 7 youth hostels 1) City Hostel 2) Suburban Hostels YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Bradbury Jockey Club (Sham Shui Po, Kowloon) Hostel (Western, HK Island) Youth Hostel (Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po) 3) Countryside Hostels YHA Ngong Ping SG Davis Bradbury Hall Pak Sha O Youth Hostel Sze Lok Yuen Youth Hostel (Lantau Island) (Chek Keng, Sai Kung) (Sai Kung) (Tai Mo Shan, Tsuen Wan) City Hostel YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel (Sham Shui Po, Kowloon) Address: Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 70 Berwick Street, Sham Shui Po, Kln Tel: (852) 3728 3500 / (852) 3728 3553 Fax: (852) 3755 4383 Website: www.yha.org.hk/MHH Email: [email protected] YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel (Sham Shui Po, Kowloon) • Former public housing block and a listed Grade 2 Historic Building • Providing 129 rooms converted from original public housing units, with capacity of 334 people. • 24-hour front desk with hostel facilities at international standard • Ideal venue for events and meetings • 10 minutes’ walk from Sham Shui Po / Shek Kip Mei MTR station • Accessible by coaches • Group capacity: 20-90 ppl Room Types Male/Female/Mixed Dormitory (Max 8 ppl) • 412 ft², air-conditioned • 4 bunk beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft each) • Capacity: 8 people • 2 shared bathrooms • Lockers with power sockets • Wi-Fi • Duvets • Hair dryers, bath & hand towels can be rented/ borrowed at reception • Member rate: $189*up/bed/night (breakfast included) * For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types Male/Female/Mixed Dormitory (Max 4 ppl) • 412 ft², air-conditioned • 4 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) • Capacity: 4 people • 2 shared bathrooms • Lockers • Wi-Fi • Duvets • Hair dryers, bath & hand towels can be rented/ borrowed at reception • Member rate: $239*up/bed/night (breakfast included) * For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types Twin/Double Rooms • 269ft², air-conditioned • 2 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) or 1 king sized bed (6 ft X 6.5 ft) • Private bathroom • Walk-in wardrobe • HD television, phone, hair dryer, electric boiler & cups • Wi-Fi • Duvets, bath & hand towels • Member rate: $679*up/night (breakfast included) *For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types Triple Rooms • 269ft², air-conditioned • 3 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) or 1 king sized bed (6 ft X 6.5 ft) & 1 single bed • Private bathroom • Walk-in wardrobe • HD television, phone, hair dryer, electric boiler & cups • Wi-Fi • Duvets, bath & hand towels • Member rate: $929*up/night (breakfast included) *For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types 4 Person Family Room • 412 ft², air-conditioned • 1 king sized bed (6 ft X 6.5 ft) & 2 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) • Private bathroom • Walk-in wardrobe • HD television, phone, hair dryer, electric boiler & cups • Wi-Fi • Duvets, bath & hand towels • Member rate: $1359*up/night (breakfast included) * For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types Themed Twin/Double Rooms • Nostalgic décor of 1970s Hong Kong • 269ft², air-conditioned • 2 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) or 1 king sized bed (6 ft X 6.5 ft) • Private bathroom • Walk-in wardrobe • HD television, phone, hair dryer, electric boiler & cups • Wi-Fi • Duvets, bath & hand towels • Member rate: $679*up/night (breakfast included) * For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Room Types Themed 4 Person Family room • Nostalgic décor of 1970s Hong Kong • 412 ft², air-conditioned • 1 king sized bed (6 ft X 6.5 ft) & 2 single beds (3 ft X 6.5 ft) • Private bathroom • Walk-in wardrobe • HD television, phone, hair dryer, electric boiler & cups • Wi-Fi • Duvets, bath & hand towels • Member rate: $ 1359*up/night (breakfast included) * For reference only. Pricing may vary according to different time period. Check in and Check out Time Check-in time: 16:00 Check-out time: 11:00 A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days *Please return the following items upon check-out: pillow case, bed sheet, duvet cover, TV remote control, room key Facilities - Function Room • Size: 717 ft² • Air-conditioned, remote-controlled curtains, capacity of 60-80 ppl • Ideal place for seminars, meetings, small scaled cocktail receptions and exhibitions • Projector, projector screen, basic sound & PA equipment available • Backdrop stand available (additional charge) • Charge: $400*up /hour (Mon-Fri) $480*up/ hour (Sat to Sun and Public Holidays) *Non-profit organizations in Hong Kong registered on the list of approved charitable institutions or trusts of a public character will enjoy 30% discount”. Facilities - The Hideaway The Hideaway • 674 ft² • Outdoor area, capacity of 10-20 people • Ideal place for small scaled cocktail receptions, workshop and private functions • Charge: $150*up/hour (Mon to Fri) $200*up/hour (Sat to Sun and Public Holidays) *Non-profit organizations in Hong Kong registered on the list of approved charitable institutions or trusts of a public character will enjoy 30% discount”. Facilities - The Hangout • Exclusive to hostellers • Self-served laundry (charged) • Microwaves, toasters, refrigerators, basic cooking facilities available • Free Wi-Fi • Chess and board games available Facilities- HOUSE 41 café & MINI 41 store HOUSE 41 café • Opening hours: 07:00-23:00 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner service • Self-served catering • Open to public MINI 41 store • Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 • Products: MHH commemorative souvenir, travel products, old-HK snacks and accessories • Open to public Facilities - Heritage of Mei Ho House • Themed Exhibition (G/F) Featuring the Shek Kip Mei Fire in 1953 and the stories of former residents in the neighbourhood • Permanent exhibition 1/F Sample units demonstrate the living standard at public housing back in the 50s & 70s • Collecting over 500 artefacts and over 40 oral history cases • Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30am to 5:00pm Closed on Mondays (except Public Holidays) • Free admission and open to public • Exclusive group tours available YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel - Guided Tours Cantonese: Tuesdays to Sundays, 2:30am to 3:15am (Max. 20 people) English: Specific Sundays,11:30am to 12:15pm Location & Transportation • No parking in the hostel • Please park you car at the nearby parking lots as indicated on the map. (5 minutes walk from car park to the hostel) • Coaches can pick up/drop off at Pak Tin Street • 10 minutes’ walk from Sham Shui Po station exit B2 or Shek Kip Mei station exit A1 • If you arrive by taxi, please instruct the driver to drive along Castle Peak Road in the direction of The Garden Company Limited and turn into Pak Tin Street Special School Event • Target: Primary and Secondary School students & teachers • Programs: - Guided tour service at Heritage of Mei Ho House (museum) - Seminar: about the revitalization project of Mei Ho House and current operations of the hostel - Guided visits to hostel rooms and back departments - Accommodation: YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel (breakfast included) • Suitable for Liberal studies and Tourism & Hospitality syllabus • No. of days/No. of ppl/Price can be discussed further Special School Event - Teacher’s Sharing • Participating School: Po Leung Kuk Mrs Ma Kam Ming-Cheung Fook Sien College • Event date: 20-21 April 2015 (2 days 1 night) • Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Pang Chi-wing (Tourism & Hospitality) Q: What is your aim/target of joining our special school event this time? A: We aim to let students broaden their horizons and learn about the impacts of revitalized buildings on Hong Kong’s tourism industry. Q: How would you comment on the event’s overall arrangement? A: The arrangement was great. Through the guided tour in the museum, we listened to a lot of fun stories of the past; the rooms and beds were comfortable; The seminar was very interactive and informative, creating a great atmosphere among the students. Q: Which is your favorite part? A: The accommodation experience at YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel. Q: Did the students find the event enjoyable? What did they learn? A: Yes. About the revitalization project, the history of public housing, hosteling culture and hostel operations. Q: Any fun happenings during the event? A: The students were so happy to interact with tourists from different countries at various corners of the hostel and experience the hosteling culture! Suburban Hostel Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel (Western, HK Island) Address: 123, Mount Davis Path, Pokfulam, HK. Tel: (852) 2817 5715 Website: www.yha.org.hk/MD Suburban Hostel Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel (Western, HK Island) • Sublime view over Victoria Harbour, Tsing Ma Bridge & Disneyland fireworks at the 270-degree observation deck • Historic remains: Mount Davis Battery, command HQ and arsenal of WWII • Dormitories, Twin/Double Rooms, Family Rooms (3/4 ppl) and 4/6 bedded Rooms available • Capacity: 127 ppl • Free shuttle bus service to/from Kennedy Town provided (28 seats) • Check-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 12:00 Room Types Dormitory bed 84 beds ($220 up) Twin Room 4 rooms ($580 up) Double Room 4 rooms ($580 up) Sea-view Twin Room 4 rooms ($680 up) Family Room (3 ppl) 1 room ($780 up) Family Room (4 ppl) 1 room ($970 up) 4-bedded Room 15 rooms ($970 up) 6-bedded Room 4 rooms ($1440 up) Day camp/Evening camp $30 • All room air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi * A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days * Member rate.