AN INSIDE LOOK AT APARTMENT O HAPPY VALLEY

We go into 2020 with no shortages of great serviced apartments across Hong Kong; though the flood of recent offerings—many of which adopt a modern, simple and perhaps safe design—has made differentiating between them somewhat difficult. But one serviced apartment which breaks the mold is Apartment O. With their beautiful take on old Hong Kong and Shanghai designs, anyone seeking a taste of the old Hong Kong will be happy to know Apartment O has opened its second property on Wong Nai Chung Road in Happy Valley. Their latest luxury apartments continue their signature design, preserving and showing off the traditional architecture of Hong Kong from the 1930s but updated to fit well with modern times. Examples of this can be found in Apartment O's room offerings, like the room partitions that pay homage to those once found inside tong lau buildings, the striking turquoise and gold colour accents, and the chic mosaic floor tiles which were popular in those days. The colonial influence is also mixed into the design with wooden kitchen cabinets found in the fully-equipped kitchenette, classic antique furniture, and a vintage chesterfield sofa which oozes opulence. Once you're able to part your eyes from the stunning interior, you'll find a panoramic view of Happy Valley Racecourse waiting just outside the windows. Being located right beside Happy Valley Racecourse places Apartment O in a convenient location for both work and leisure with all the major transport links in and out of the city within close vicinity. A short walk from the residences will take you to the local tram stop, giving easy access to Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, which both connect onto the MTR Island Line to the rest of the city. If you find yourself up for a short stroll, it will only take 15 minutes to reach Times Square where there are endless dining, shopping and entertainment options.

In addition to 24-hour concierge service and onsite security, all apartments in Apartment O Happy Valley have their own floor which creates an even higher level of privacy—something which is, unfortunately, becoming a rarity in Hong Kong. Another advantage Apartment O brings to the market is that it allows guests to bring along their furry friends, so you won't have to leave them behind during your stay. Each of the apartments come in a onebedroom layout and is equipped with state-ofthe-art amenities and comes with all the regular services such as Wifi, housekeeping and linen change once a week and twice a week towel changes. Residents can also enjoy the gym and keep up to date in Apartment O's reading lounge which comes with a suite of magazines and newspapers. Be one of the first Apartment O residents to take advantage of the opening promotion with a monthly rental from $45,000.

Their latest luxury apartments continue their signature design, preserving and showing off the traditional architecture of Hong Kong from the 1930s but updated to fit well with modern times.