Published date: January 15, 2025
Green World Hotel near Taipei Station
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
At HafH, there were fewer coins for twin rooms, so I made a reservation for a twin room even though I was alone.
The Z8 exit in the underground shopping street of Taipei Station is the closest, but there are many stairs, so I found it easier to go above ground, using Mitsukoshi as a landmark, turning at McDonald's to head to the hotel.
The room's air conditioning is centrally managed, so the heating didn’t work well and it was a bit cold. (On this day, a cold wave hit Japan, making it colder than usual for Taiwan.)
The lighting was dim and had a chic vibe. The TV remote only had a Fire Stick-like device, allowing me to at least watch YouTube. The Wi-Fi password is provided in the room. There was only one USB port, and I needed additional outlets.
There are disposable slippers, but no nightwear or toothbrush amenities (these have been discontinued throughout Taiwan). There was only one shampoo/body soap provided, so you need to bring your own supplies. Also, toilet paper cannot be flushed.
Breakfast is free and the contents are similar to a business hotel. There were two coin laundry machines on the same floor.
Green World Hotel is part of a Japanese (HIS hotel group) chain, so there are staff members who speak Japanese, and features like a bathtub with a washlet, making it a hotel where Japanese travelers can feel comfortable.
Experiences during the trip
I booked a hotel near Taipei Station to participate in a day trip bus tour that departs from Taipei Station.
I wanted to try the ice cream from Miyahara Eye Clinic in Taichung. Although I also wanted to ride the Shinkansen, I had to consider transportation options for the following journey, so I opted for a tour. There was relatively ample free time, and I was able to buy a train bento at Taichung Station! It was cloudy at Gaomei Wetlands, known as Taiwan's Uyuni salt lake, and I couldn't see the sunset, which was disappointing. I would like to visit again when the weather is nice.
Since it can be difficult to bring a suitcase on a bus tour, I stored my luggage in a coin locker at the station. The coin lockers are scattered underground, and sometimes it can cost over 1,000 yen on an hourly basis instead of a daily rate. If you have time to collect your luggage, it might be safer to leave it at the hotel instead.