Starcest vs DB

Posted by missyfitzy (291 days ago)

Hi, we just moved to HK and are deciding where to live - we found a building we really like, Starcrest in Wan Chai - wondering if there is anyone who lives there with kids and has any advice on facilities/area...we have a 8 1/2 month old...also, we looked at DB and are really torn on where to live - any advice would be great. thanks! Melissa

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Posted by WoDer (291 days ago)

avoid DB unless you like to schedule your life according the ferry time table. Starcrest is a wonderful place to live. go for it

Posted by cara (290 days ago)

we LOVED db, only relocated to sai kung because we needed more space for less rent.

if you are a stay-at-home mum and want to be able to meet friends very easily. DB is great. the ferry was never a problem for us. our son LOVED the ride. he still misses it! the ferry is a nice way to rev up for the day or wind down for hte evening before you get to where you're going and need to work/take care of the kids.

there are quite a few restaurants in db and all the necessities are there too. there is a mark-up on price though because there is no competition.

you will also have everything at your fingertips in wan chai. it will be MUCH noisier, and possibly more polluted. prices for everyday things will be slightly less as there is more competition. you have all of HK island at your fingertips, just a taxi ride away.

if you want a suburban lifestyle, then db is the place. if you like being right in the middle of all the action, then wan chai is it.

good luck with your decision.

Posted by dbg (290 days ago)

Star Steer is surprisingly quiet - been there 2 years, and love it. You're close enough to Queen's Road to have the advantage of great public transport, but set back enough so you don't get any of the traffic noise. You have Bowen road behind you within walking distance (although it's quite a climb). For me, the conveniece of it all is what really does it.