inhouse Hotel

Staff were lovely. Our VIP room was spacious and large fridge wonderful. Both VIP rooms have similar furniture but the one with a bath is a much larger room w walk-in robe, larger bathroom, much much larger bedroom because has the lounge setting is in same room (therefore studio) but doesn’t have lovely big windows facing street level like our smaller but separate lounge room VIP rooms have had. The studio one also had an extra sink by the large fridge and extra hand towels. Comfortable stay with lovely bidet seat on toilet. Walk out of hotel and there are so many restaurants, stalls, cafes, 7-Elevens, Starbucks , Walking Street starts at the corner which turns into a lively night market. Metro is a 5-6 min walk to Exit 6 with much photographed coloured pedestrian crossing in front and famous Red brick building tucked in one corner. On the walk you will probably pass the famous black pearl bubble drink which more often than not has long queues of locals - definitely try. We also tried the stinky tofu - to us smelt like pooh and I thought it tasted like pooh would. Couldn’t drink enough Coke Zero to wash the stink away. Hubby wasn’t quite as affected but agreed an acquired taste. TGIF is across the corner from the hotel, up a flight of stairs. Mala Hotpots galore - one above the Dog Japanese Restaurant (smaller than a lot) is worth a visit with price which includes their alcohol and help yourself to the buffet to top up your hotpot as much and as often as you like. Good value if you want a lot. Laundrette about 5-6 min walk - its coins only 500’s & 100’s and only liquid detergent not washing powder but you can buy one use Detergents and coin change via their vending machine on site. On same street, same side are a Hello Kitty themed 7-Eleven w small aircon cafe sitting area and a coffee shop w indoor seating also airconditioned but seems to only open in the afternoons but does have alternative milk ie oat milk.

The location was just a few blocks from the center on Ximen and the MRT station. It was crowded at night with lots of action which was fun. The staff were mostly friendly and helped offer sight seeing ideas and arrange a driver. Although our first night we called to ask for a ln extra blanket and were told we had to pay $100 for a blanket and $50 for an extra pillow, cash only! I explained that there were two of us and the provided blanket wasn’t enough bc we were cold. She still insisted that we needed to pay for another blanket. The bed was very hard, as were the pillows. The facilities are simple and definitely not the “luxury” they advertise. Very small rooms with barely enough space to walk around the bed. And something to note is that the bathroom light over the toilet is a “safety” light, so you cannot turn it off. I called and asked as we wanted full darkness at bedtime, but they said it does not go off. Breakfast on the second floor was good with healthy selections: chicken and fish, mixed vegetables, fresh salad, rice, congee, soup, juice, coffee/tea, fruit, and sliced bread.

Housekeeping was very diligent and thorough! The provided toiletries were of nice quality. :) Bed is big and comfortable, room temperature is comfortable and the closet has sufficient hangers. The room is equipped with a humidifier, kettle, mini fridge, and bottles of water are replenished daily.

Helpful and attentive staff as soon you enter the reception area and very convenient location in Ximending, close to lots dining options and shopping. Room was very clean and tidy with great amenities such as tea, coffee, water, as well as soap and hygiene kits in the bathroom. Was able to use an empty room for 2 hours later in the day (at a small cost) to freshen up before our late night flight which was perfect! Overall fantastic experience and would stay here again!

The convenience! it’s right by ximending and I could pop by Popmart anytime I want to 😆 also a short walk to the metro.