Published date: December 10, 2024
Sightseeing in Taipei with a stroller♪ Free for children up to 6 years old, a hotel I want to repeat next time with no extra charge for breakfast!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I used it for a family trip with a stroller for three people: my 3-year-old and my husband.
The room was well-equipped!
Mini fridge
Electric kettle
Two bottles of water were provided
There were tea and coffee packs.
Also equipped with a Panasonic nano-ion hair dryer and a warm water bidet toilet.
Hotel WiFi was also available.
There was a mini table and chairs, making it convenient for light meals or using a computer.
The room had enough space to easily open a suitcase.
☆ Good points
● Moving with a stroller was easy
There was a slope from the hotel entrance, an elevator, and the hallway was spacious. I could push the stroller directly to the room without any steps or stairs.
● Coin laundry was free for washing and drying
Detergent was purchased in a self-service style by putting 10 NT into a bottle.
● There was a playground and a gym for kids.
● A Sanrio collaboration 7-Eleven was right next door.
● Staff who spoke Japanese were also available.
● Excellent water pressure in the shower.
● Great location!
→ Rich in sightseeing and food options, and just a short walk to the MRT station, making it convenient for nearby sightseeing.
● There was a lounge in the lobby
Open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., with a free coffee maker and daily tea selections, and four types of snacks you could eat as much as you like.
● Hygiene was also satisfactory
I noticed the smell of hypochlorous acid disinfectant in the hallway during the morning cleaning time, which gave me the impression that cleaning and disinfecting were done thoroughly. The room was clean without any bugs or dust.
● It’s a hotel where you can use Lucky Land vouchers.
During my 3-night stay, I used Hafh for 2 nights and a lucky land voucher for 1 night with official reservations, and they handled it smoothly. The official reservation required prepayment, but they allowed me to use the Lucky Land vouchers worth 5000 NTD and refunded the difference for the prepaid card charges. Since it was my husband's birthday month, I also received a birthday gift with the official reservation! I received 2 bottles of premium oolong tea craft beer (a Regent Group exclusive priced at NTD 260 each), and my husband was pleased! It was a delicious beer with a noble aroma♡
● You can inquire via the official email. The reply is fast!
I wanted a bed guard for my 3-year-old daughter, so I sent an inquiry regarding the reservation to the email address on the official website, using Google Translate to send messages in English and Japanese, and the correspondence was smooth, with replies on the same day or by the next day, allowing me to make my reservations with peace of mind!
● A buffet with flavors loved by Japanese people
This was the most delicious breakfast I've had at any hotel in Taiwan!
The breakfast included classic rice porridge, rice, self-toasted bread, and cereals, along with options suitable for children. All the side dishes like beef and salmon had a mild taste, making them very enjoyable. There were enough varieties of side dishes that it didn't become tedious even for extended stays, and it changed daily. What I was particularly pleased with was the presence of honeycomb every morning! Topping yogurt with blueberries, mandarin oranges, walnuts, and honey created a luxurious dessert that made me very satisfied♪
● I visited in early November. The air conditioning temperature was just right.
The temperature during my visit was suitable for a light long-sleeve season, and the air conditioning was neither too hot nor too cold, just right.
☆ Concerns
● If staying with two people, definitely choose the superior twin
Due to room availability, I stayed in both a superior twin (2 beds) and a superior (1 bed); for a family with three people, one bed was actually cramped and difficult. For traveling families with small children, a room with two or more beds is better.
While the room with one bed is allowed for up to two people, I felt the size of the bed was just barely acceptable for a group of two young women or a couple in their 20s.
The photo in this review was taken in the superior room. Photos of the superior twin room are included in another review.
● Those who want to use rinse, treatment, face wash, or laundry detergent should bring powdered laundry detergent with them.
→ The provided items were shampoo, rinse, and body soap. There was no face wash.
→ Laundry detergent is 10 NTD, so it's cheaper to buy at a supermarket or bring your own.
Experiences during the trip
Sightseeing mainly around Ximen.
I was very satisfied with shopping for souvenirs and walking around tasting gourmet food.
● Ximen Red House
→ Family commemorative photo♪
● Tian Tian Li Gourmet Food Court, Ah Zong Mian Xian
Famous B-level gourmet shop in Ximen. The taste is quite mild and really delicious! A taste that is easy for Japanese people to eat.
● Eslite Life
I purchased limited edition snacks only available in Taiwan!
On the way from the hotel to Eslite Life, there are many must-visit shops along the way, making it very convenient.
● Crispy Fresh Milk Crispy Donut Shop
Found on the way, this trendy fluffy donut was delicious fresh out of the fryer.
● Lai Hao (Ximen Store, Main Store in Dongmen)
A select shop with plenty of cute snacks and small items, perfect for Taiwanese goods and souvenirs.
● Jinpin Teahouse
I enjoyed carefully brewed oolong tea and delicious tea ice cream. A great break while exploring the shops.
● Yong Ye Stationery Store
A local stationery store found near the Dongmen shops.
I was glad to find sticky notes, children's drill books, and toys from Taiwanese manufacturers.
It was also very accessible as the MRT Ximen was just a short walk away, making it easy to reach places like Beimen, Dongmen, and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
There are many sightseeing spots and restaurants in Ximen, making it a great place to explore, while Dongmen is fun with many stylish souvenir shops.
By the way, this sightseeing trip to Taipei was for 3 nights and 4 days, but since I arrived late at night on a budget airline, the actual sightseeing time was only 2 days! (The 4th day was spent traveling to Kaohsiung by Shinkansen.) I was able to relax and eat a lot of delicious food besides the photos♪
After this, I had to transfer to the Shinkansen to head to Kaohsiung, and getting to Taipei Station was just one station away from Ximen, so the access to various locations was really good.
I would like to use this hotel again next time! I highly recommend it to everyone I know!