The hotel itself is absolutely great. Huge room and bathroom. The breakfast was fine.
The area isnt for tourists but you can find good restaurants within 10 min walk.
The only negative is the location. 20 minutes to the nearest MRT station and its not a pleasant walking experience as the hotel is next to a very busy road. (Maybe 8-10 lanes) and the station doesn't go to major attractions so you have to make a multiple of transfers.
So you should know what you are signing up for. Overall a great hotel for the price. If you have a car or need to be in that area, I would book it. If you are a tourist and dependent on public transport, this wouldnt be my first pick.
We stayed for six nights - we only planned for four but the staff was so welcoming we added two more. Clean rooms, free snacks and bottled water, coffee and tea. The hotel is on the top floors of retail, restaurants and movie theatres so thereâs sometimes a wait but it moves quickly. Shout out to Sping, Jack, Jerry and Tommy for making our stay so comfortable, as well as the housekeeping staff. Definitely recommend.
Being right in ximending makes it extremely convenient for enjoying all the craziness of the place. Over all expect smaller spaces and it's the top 2 floors and sometimes there is a wait for the elevator. There are three so usually not too long but the building also has restaurants and a movie theater...so also super convenient but many people using the elevators.
One of the staff really stood out. Firstly Jack helped us a number of times from thoroughly guiding us with the check in process, to recommendations of places, and helping us to our guides car and even with our luggage. This guy was a great representative for the company. I felt he was reliable and trustworthy.
I want to mention the way-above professional standard Staff. My Aunt is 86 and getting a little forgetful. She left a jade pendant in the room - probably of some monetary value - that her husband bought her the first time they came to China 40 years ago. The Hotel staff contacted us with a picture, arranged for a pick up, and my Aunt is so happy! Above & beyond any reasonable expectation!!!
The first room they gave us was very bad, the carpet was damp, smells moldy, the toilet smells bad and the shower was broken. They moved us to a better room on our 2nd day because we complained. It was better but the wallpaper was peeling off and there was a cockroach. The only good thing about this hotel is its good location & very helpful & friendly staff.
Friendly, thoughtful and helpful staff. Air-conditioning in the hallway was turned on at all-time. There was a cinema on lower level of the building. Room condition was clean, suitable for short stay and those that don't mind the quality. Mattress quality was poor and the room air conditioner needs a clean because it dropped the dust on the bed. There was a strong scent from the toilet. Overall, it's a convenient location and only 2 minutes walk to Ximen station exit with a lift that can be accessed behind the exit. Also, easy to find Taxi. One stop away from Taipei station.
Excellent location only 2 mins walked from Ximen station. In the heart of Ximending night market. Hotel is on 12th floor itâs quiet and clean and shower pressure very high also complementary snack, ramen, coffee, tea, water, soap , shampoo etcâŠSuper friendly staff. Highly recommended!