Published date: July 29, 2025
A spacious hotel near Formosa Boulevard Station where you can relax with children! A pleasant walk to Love River!
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Experience of the stay
It was conveniently located between Kaohsiung Station and Formosa Boulevard Station, so accessing either was easy.
Moreover, the executive room was spacious and incredibly comfortable!!
The king-size bed provided ample space for me, my spouse, and our 3-year-old daughter to sleep comfortably, and the living room-like area with delicious coffee, tea, and snacks prepared allowed us to relax thoroughly. The refrigerator was stocked with 2 bottles of sparkling water as welcome drinks and mini cans of cola and sprite.
The nearby desk had a chair for my husband to use his computer, and the living area was set up with dining space and toys for our child to play, making it very comfortable for our family! The bathroom had a bathtub and shower space, and the sink was separate. It was designed with a glass wall so you could see into the bathroom, but it could be hidden with a sliding curtain. It allowed my child to see the TV from the bathtub, so I could turn on her favorite YouTube channel and relax during bath time. The water pressure and temperature of the shower were perfect as well, and having a Panasonic hairdryer and warm seat toilet was great!
There were only shampoo and body soap provided, so bringing facial wash or conditioner might be a good idea.
Breakfast buffet was served from 7:00 to 11:00, which is quite generous! There were many options for main and side dishes. You could toast your own bread, enjoy rice, congee, and cereals that children could eat, and there were 4 types of fruits and ice cream available for all-you-can-eat. A coffee machine, tea, orange juice, and other soft drinks were also available. Particularly, the radish cake and soup dumplings seemed to be popular and ran out quickly. I stayed for 4 nights, but because I always had breakfast around 9 AM, I only managed to try the above items once.
The hotel has a coin laundry where washing and detergent are free, and drying is 10 NTD for 10 minutes. Right next to the elevator on the lobby level was a mini lounge offering two types of candy and two types of biscuits.
The first floor space is accompanied by a stylish café where the tea provided in the rooms was also sold.
When we visited when our child was 3 years old, they even kindly provided baby body soap during check-in.
There were also some small toys in the lobby, and my daughter enjoyed playing while waiting during check-in and check-out.
I love justsleep hotels in Taipei, but when I want more spacious rooms with bathtubs, I recommend Kaohsiung! The breakfast buffet in Kaohsiung was aimed towards more rustic eating, and the flavors were different compared to Taipei hotels.
Experiences during the trip
● Liuhe Night Market
Right next to the hotel! There were lots of desserts.
The smart ball game was fun for the kids! For 50 NTD, you could play 5 times and receive prizes! (The shopkeeper recommended the dinosaur game for young kids as it's easier to win!)
I loved the presence of the Karasumi shop! We could enjoy freshly grilled food right there. It was cheaper than buying it at stores in Taipei, making it a nice souvenir!
● The stained glass at Formosa Boulevard Station is a must-see!
We took commemorative photos there♪
● Love River, Art District
It was great to be able to take the train from Formosa Boulevard Station and enjoy a leisurely walk!
We got some nice pictures of Kaohsiung scenery too♪
If you go further into the art district to the next station, there’s a Sunny Hills store where you can try one free apple cake per person. It's so popular there was a line! Thankfully, entry was pretty quick, and you could enjoy tea along with the tasting.
● Dome Station
The department store is just right at the exit!
Unlike Taipei, it was less crowded and enjoyable! In the children's floor, there are Ghibli goods, toys, and a book corner.
● Din Tai Fung
Located in the basement of the department store!
Even during lunchtime on weekdays, the wait was only about 15 minutes!
● Häagen-Dazs
Taiwan's Häagen-Dazs is French! We enjoyed it at the eat-in area in the basement!
● Shilin Night Market
At this stylish shop from Taipei, you could buy a fisherman's net material pouch that cost over 200 NTD in Taipei but you could find for about 20-35 NTD if you didn't mind the design, perfect for souvenirs! In Kaohsiung, Shilin Night Market had several colors and sizes left!
● Starbucks
Sometimes goods popular among Japanese in Starbucks are sold out in Taipei but still available in Kaohsiung♪
● Dan Dan Hamburger
I wanted to try a hamburger not available in Taipei since I was in Kaohsiung!
The menu was different; soups and chicken sets were delicious!
● KaoHsiung Baba Bing (When you think of KaoHsiung's shaved ice, this is the place!)
● Ya Rou Zhen (Famous duck meat restaurant! It was delicious!)
● Kaohsiung Liuhe Hall
I was lucky to have won a hotel voucher at Lucky Land on this trip, so after staying at justsleep, I also stayed one night at Kaohsiung Liuhe Hall, which has a large play area for children! It had ball pits, a large slide, and spaces with different cars and bikes for kids to enjoy. You could pay to use the space even without staying overnight. It’s a bit far from justsleep, but it's recommended for families to pass the time during rain or when it’s too hot! The pool is also open during summer. I plan to use it if I have the opportunity.
On the Shinkansen back to Taipei from Kaohsiung, I brought along some Mister Donut! The cute and affordable assorted donuts, similar to Young Donuts, made the kids happy!