Taichung Hostels

I write with much disappointment on your lapse in hotel service. I checked in on 3/12/25 and my son caught a cold. I was at the hotel lobby at 1.5hrs earlier requesting for a check in but it’s allowed. My son and I were left to rest n sleep at the lobby. No one came to us or any empathy shown at all. The next day as my son was unwell n resting in the room, there was dragging sounds that can be heard from the room which lasted for about an hour plus. I called the reception and was told that there is no guest staying above my room 701 nor beside us. My hair stands and immediately requested for a change of room. Without empathy, the reception told me that it could housekeeping upstairs. I was even more puzzled n worried why is there housekeeping where there is no one staying above my room n beside my room? The reception mentioned that they will check again even though I requested for a change of room a few times. Finally, a lady who came to ‘help me’ change room. She given me a doubtful expression and asked me if the dragging sound is still there with no empathy. Thankfully after she asked, there are dragging sounds are heard. She was standing in my room to only see me scramble to pack my things with no apology or empathy. To make things worse, she asked me what time I want to have my breakfast the next day. I really do not appreciate the question when I busy packing my things to a new room. I was later told by the in charge for that day named Connie that the staff are trained not to help guest with their luggage. So is this the reason to show no empathy to your guests by asking the guests' breakfast timing? The lady brought me to third floor but I do not feel good at the walkway as super dark and eerie feel and requested for another room. On my final day staying at the hotel, I was given a call half an hour before 11am to ask to check out of the hotel. I had never encounter such thing before. It then brings me the question whereby if your check in time is 6pm and your check out time is 11am, why then there is a need to rush guests out of the hotel? The hotel will have ample 7hrs for housekeeping. Also, if the room beside my room 701 n above unit has no guest staying, why is it that I cannot check in early on the day of arrival on 3/12/25 where my son is not well? Even more shocking to me, during checking out of the hotel, I was given a document saying that I purchased laundry item which I did not. Imagine if it’s a confidential document that the staff reveal to a wrong guest? This is totally not professional. I requested for the names of staff and the email for me to feedback to the management but they are not willing to do it. I was standing at the front counter in the cold wind for 10 minutes requesting for it. It's really ridiculous! Later, the in charge that day named Betty finally succumb to my request but repeat rudely her name to me. It's such a shame that the hotel is such a good location but I will seriously reconsider or even recommend anyone to stay in there again I hope to hear from you on the above mentioned. Thank you.

Had a great stay at Hotel Si! The showers had constant hot water with strong pressure, and they even provided travel adapters. The water dispensers on every floor were clean and convenient. The lobby was spacious, open, and beautifully decorated with plenty of plants. However, an important thing to note—our room had a balcony, and the toilet was located outside on it. This can be inconvenient, especially at night or in winter when you have to take a few chilly steps back to the bedroom after a shower. The Sealy bed was super comfortable, but the blanket wasn’t the best. The duvet cover kept shifting due to loose ties, which left empty spaces inside. The TV was large and had YouTube and Netflix, but it was quite laggy—maybe Haier isn’t the best brand for TVs. On the plus side, the location is fantastic! There’s a great massage parlour and a live band bar nearby. That said, the strict 4 PM check-in policy can lead to long queues, and parking is limited to just five spots outside, though alternatives are available. One small suggestion—the hotel might want to consider rebranding as ”Hotel Xi” instead of ”Hotel Si,” as ”Si” means ”die” in Mandarin, which is a cultural taboo for Chinese guests. Overall, it’s a decent option if the price is right. The separate toilet setup was a huge downside for me, but the convenience of the location makes up for it. Would consider staying again!

More for budget travellers, it's a decent stay for that price however cleanliness of the room was undesirable with dormant dust lingering since the moment we stepped in and persisted after a request to make up the rooms. Overall location was great but the room, bed and environment makes one very very itchy. Room is quite small but at least there is a communal area for eating takeout.

Tegenover het hotel ligt het National Highway Passenger Bus Station, dicht bij het Nantou Passenger Transport en het treinstation van Taichung. Er zijn veel restaurants en buurtwinkels in de buurt; het is op loopafstand van de Miyahara Eye Clinic, Taichung Park, de Yizhong-avondmarkt en andere bezienswaardigheden nachtmarkten. Het is echt superhandig. De kamers zijn volledig uitgerust en in de lobby zijn wegwerpbenodigdheden aanwezig die de gasten kunnen ophalen, waaronder: pantoffels, wattenstaafjes, scheermessen, douchemutsen en kammen. Het hotel biedt ook waterdispensers in het restaurant.

Het is ongeveer 10-15mins wandelen Taichung Railway Station. Het hotel ligt in het centrale district van Taichung (gebouwen zijn ouder hier), maar het hotel zelf ziet er vrij nieuw en modern uit. Het is comfortabel gelegen in de buurt van veel voedselopties, en de Taichung Second Market en Miyahara is slechts ongeveer 5-10mins wandelen. De kamer is schoon en ruime. Het heeft ook een mooi modern design. De basisfaciliteiten zoals shampoo, douchegel, lotion en haardroger zijn voorzien. Kan niet vinden lokale kanalen op de TV, maar u kunt apps zoals netflix en youtube gebruiken. Het hotel biedt ook een complimentair ontbijt, theetijd (als ik me goed herinner) en diner. Het ras is aanvaardbaar aangezien dit geen groot hotel is. Voorts is het eten fatsoenlijk. Voor het ontbijt was er een mini salade bar, een porrridge station, verschillende stoomgewassen, toastjes. Voor het diner waren er gebraden gemalen vleesrijst en zijdijen, soep, DIY noodle station, stoomgewassen, toastjes, DIY beancuurt station, een paar snacks/tidbits. Er zijn ook desserts met rode/groene boonsoep, dranken en ijscream. Een kleine hipcup - een valse brandalarm werd op 4 uur in een van de nachten uitgeschakeld die alleen de hogere vloeren van 9e winkel en boven beïnvloed. De gasten in onze winkel wisten niet of de lift werkt of veilig te gebruiken en we eindigden op de trap te klimmen, alleen om later te ontdekken dat er geen echte brand was. De getroffen gasten wachtten ongeveer 30 minuten in de lounge terwijl de alarm nog steeds belde. De brandweerlieden kwamen eindelijk en de alarm uit. Het hotel verontschuldigde zich voor de ongemakken door een bericht in de lift te plaatsen en geïnformeerd de gasten om te bereiken als er vragen zijn. Het zou fijn zijn als het hotel de getroffen gasten directer kan betrekken en mogelijkheden biedt om een soort compensatie te bieden als service terugbetaling. Maar toch, nog steeds een aangenaam verblijf in het algemeen!

Chance Hotel in Taichung is exactly what you’d expect for the price of a 3-star hotel, and there’s nothing to complain about at this price range. The hotel is clean and provides all the necessary amenities. The most important highlight is the location—it’s right next to Taichung Train Station. There are also many restaurants and convenience stores nearby, which makes everything very convenient. Overall, a good value stay.

Hotel is located near the train station with about 10minutes walk and it’s very convenient. Staffs are very friendly and always assisting in every way possible from check-in to requests to check-out too. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, though room size is small but it sleep comfortably maximum of 2 person in a room. Overall had a great experience too and will definitely stay again.

Stayed in the hotel for 3 nights, location is within 5mins walking distance to Family Mart, different eateries and bus-stops. It is also within 15mins walking distance to Yizhong Street. The only possible negative I can think about is that you will have to shower in the bath tub (there's no separate showering area outside of the tub), which may not be suitable for elderlies. Other than that, we really loved the relaxing ambience of the hotel. Would recommend.

Hotel was nicely designed. Location wasn't too bad too, near the bus station we wanted to take to Sun Moon Lake. The footprint of the room is quite small, and had a bit of smell which we think came from the shower curtain. Service was good - staff at the front counter were really helpful and accommodating.

Mijn vriend was op bezoek vanuit een andere stad en had een plek nodig om te overnachten, dus ik heb een kamer voor hem geboekt. Later vond hij de kamer te klein en bood aan om tegen een meerprijs te upgraden naar een grotere kamer. Daarna vond hij de kamer weer prima en verlengde zijn reservering voor een grotere kamer. Maar het hotel zei dat ze opnieuw extra kosten in rekening moesten brengen? De prijs voor de t****e reservering was al voor een deluxe kamer met een toeslag, wat ik niet begrijp!