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Key takeaways
- Lai Chi Kok and Cheung Sha Wan stations are both on the Tsuen Wan Line; from the Tuen Ma Line, change at Mei Foo.
- At Lai Chi Kok station, Exits B1 and B2 come up on Cheung Sha Wan Road and the D exits lead south towards Lai Chi Kok Road. Check which is nearest before you go.
- Industrial units are roomy, so groups of ten or more, birthdays and work events are easy to place.
- Choose a room whose maximum is a little above your headcount if you want space for games or a food table.
Lai Chi Kok and Cheung Sha Wan form one of West Kowloon's main industrial-building districts, and most party rooms here are inside those buildings. That usually means more floor space than you get in a commercial tower, which suits birthdays, groups of a dozen or more and work events. Both are on the MTR Tsuen Wan Line, and most buildings are a walk from Lai Chi Kok or Cheung Sha Wan station.
How do I get there?
By MTR
- Lai Chi Kok station (Tsuen Wan Line) for the industrial buildings around Lai Chi Kok. Exits B1 and B2 come up on Cheung Sha Wan Road at Tai Nam West Street; the D exits lead south, with Exit D4 by Lai Chi Kok Road.
- Cheung Sha Wan station (Tsuen Wan Line), between Lai Chi Kok and Sham Shui Po.
- Mei Foo station, where the Tsuen Wan Line meets the Tuen Ma Line. Change here if you are coming from the western or eastern New Territories.
From Hong Kong Island or Tsim Sha Tsui it is a single ride on the Tsuen Wan Line, no change needed.
Finding the building
Many of the industrial buildings look alike. Check the street number on a map before you go; the exact floor and unit appear in your booking once it is confirmed. Some industrial buildings have car parks; if you are driving, see party rooms with parking, and expect spaces and charges to depend on the building.
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Check the address and nearest station
Once the booking is confirmed, look up the floor and unit and compare Lai Chi Kok and Cheung Sha Wan stations on a map.
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Pick your exit
Lai Chi Kok station has exits on both sides of Cheung Sha Wan Road. Choose the one nearest the building and send it to your friends.
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Meet at the building entrance
The buildings look alike, so meet at the entrance and go up together.
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Follow the entry instructions
Self check-in venues send entry instructions by email and WhatsApp before the start. At night or on holidays, the host's instructions for getting into the building apply.
What do the rooms include?
More floor space lets hosts fit in more equipment. Common features:
- Karaoke with a big screen
- Consoles: Switch, PS5, and VR at some rooms
- Pool, poker and mahjong tables
- A kitchen or BBQ equipment, sometimes with food sets as an add-on
What is included, and the house rules, are on each venue page.
Who is it best for?
Large friend groups
Birthdays or reunions of fifteen or twenty usually fit comfortably in an industrial unit. Start with birthday party rooms and narrow it down.
Work events
West Kowloon has plenty of offices and industrial-commercial buildings, so it is easy to get to after work. For team-building or an annual party, see team-building venues, and for a large corporate event use the concierge form.
Games nights
If the plan is a Switch tournament, go straight to rooms that have one:
For running a tournament and other game ideas, see party games for groups.
Tips for industrial-building party rooms
- Lifts. Expect queues at the end of the working day and at weekends. Ask friends to arrive a few minutes early.
- Night access. Some buildings close certain lifts or the main gate at night or on holidays. Self check-in venues send entry instructions by email and WhatsApp before the start.
- Food delivery. Give the building name, floor and unit in the order, or arrange to meet the rider in the lobby.
- Noise. Neighbouring units may still be working. Keep the karaoke reasonable.
- Minimums. Some venues set a minimum number of hours or guests. Check the venue page before you book.
How do I pick the right size of room?
- Count everyone. Include friends who might drop in later, and search with the total so rooms that are too small drop out.
- Check the minimum. Some venues set a minimum headcount, so make sure your group meets it before you book.
- Leave some space. If you want to play games, dance or lay out a food table, a room whose maximum is a little above your headcount will feel more comfortable.
- Children and group discounts. Some venues have a child rate or group discounts, listed on the venue page.
- Ask if unsure. Message the host from the venue page to check the layout and what is included.
How do I book on Gatherland?
- Open Lai Chi Kok party rooms or Cheung Sha Wan party rooms and enter your date, start time, duration and group size.
- Results show the total and whether the room is free. There is no booking fee for guests, so the total is what you pay.
- Instant book venues confirm when payment succeeds. For host confirms venues, the host has 24 hours to accept, and you are not charged if they decline.
- You can message the host from the venue page if anything is unclear.
- 90 days
- How far ahead calendars open
- 30 min
- Booking slots move in 30-minute steps
- 24 hours
- Time a host has to accept a host-confirms booking
- About 48 hours
- Deposit returned after the booking ends
Use the group date poll to agree on a date and the cost splitter to share the cost. For typical price levels, see the price index.
Nearby alternatives
- Cheung Sha Wan party rooms: right next to Lai Chi Kok.
- Sham Shui Po party rooms: one stop on from Cheung Sha Wan.
- Kwai Chung party rooms: just past Mei Foo, with plenty of industrial buildings of its own.
- Tai Kok Tsui party rooms: on the western edge of Mong Kok.
For every venue type in the area, see the Lai Chi Kok district page.
Frequently asked questions
Which MTR station should I use for a Lai Chi Kok party room?
Lai Chi Kok and Cheung Sha Wan stations are both on the Tsuen Wan Line, and most industrial buildings are within walking distance. From the Tuen Ma Line, change to the Tsuen Wan Line at Mei Foo. The exact floor and unit are shown once your booking is confirmed.
What is the difference between Lai Chi Kok and Cheung Sha Wan?
The two neighbourhoods run into each other and both are mostly industrial buildings, so it makes sense to search both. Choose based on which station suits your group, and on each room's facilities and capacity.
How many people fit in an industrial-building party room?
Industrial units are generally spacious, so groups of ten or more are usually easy to place. Each venue sets its own maximum and any minimum headcount, and searching with your group size filters for you.
What should we watch out for at night in an industrial building?
Some buildings close certain lifts or the main gate at night or on holidays, so follow the entry instructions the host sends. Keep karaoke at a sensible volume, since neighbouring units may still be in use.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
It depends on the venue's policy. Flexible gives a full refund 24 hours or more before the start, Standard 48 hours, Strict 7 days. Any security deposit is always returned in full on cancellation.
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