#TaiwanToBreakFree (1/3)
2023-07-31
This was our first trip out, post covid…been 3+ years since we got on a plane. We started our destination in Taipei, via Taoyuan Int’l Airport. This boutique hotel is part of a chain, #3 being the best one recommended by our agent for 3D2N. The location is perfect, quiet neighborhood, friendly & safe, with F&B outlets, 24hr convenience stores nearby, short walking distances. The MRT is your best transportation mode, the main station only a few blocks away, again walkable. Dont forget to buy&load your EASYCARD, smartcard/contactless payment for getting around, if not purchasing food, etc. The hotel itself is near several ‘points of interest’ for first timers like us, but going out further is not a problem with the MRT. And after hours, the taxis are safe & affordable so no worries getting back to the hotel at any time. And dont forget to grab yourself a complimentary fresh cup of coffee from the lobby during normal operation hrs. You can also refill your water bottles thru a separate hot/cold dispenser. Cleaning service is based on stay duration, which they will explain in detail upon check in. But any ad-hoc requests will still be entertained, whether paying extra or comp, depending on request. Theres self operating washer/dryers in the basement for those who dont want to carry around dirty laundry after check out. Room is bright, clean, big enough, w/comfortable beddings. Again, this particular hotel is more boutique style so its best for those just needing a place to come home to, to recharge after all day exploring, shopping, etc if not get a good night’s sleep before doing it all over again the next day. For us it was perfect to study surroundings, get our bearings & prepare for the rest of the week, visiting the rest of Taiwan. Post arrival, I was in contact with the hotel via email, to ensure everything went according to plan/schedule, as it did. They even assisted with communication with our next destination/hotel w/o hesistancy. By the way, you can arrange for car pickup from the airport at cost which you can settle with hotel upon arrival. Overall, we werent expecting much, but we got so much more thus we’ve no regrets our trip started here. Albeit the minimalistic approach in guest (hotel) facilities, we’re glad the hospitality/customer service is top notch! “Thanks to Yumi & her gentleman team (Jeff, Joseph, Johnce, Gary & airport rep)… you all made us feel safe & most especially ‘RELAXed’ starting from arriving off the plane, during stay until check out …good job, everyone!”