A Simple Place

We stayed there for 4 nights. Had informed them that we will be arriving early to store our luggage and will be happy if we can do early check-in. Message was acknowledged through Facebook and was told that we can store our luggage once we arrive there. First day was a bad experience 1) the staff with a 原住民 accent whom received us actually made scarstisic remarks like why we reach so early and we should not have come so early as their counter operations only starts at 9am. (Pls note again I did inform prior to 1 week follow by 2 days before I reach taiwan) 2) I asked if there is possibility for early check-in. (I merely asked, I did not insist) he then replied in a very annoyed manner "IF I HAVE ROOM I WILL LET YOU ALL CHECK IN, I HAVE TOURIST WHO COME HERE EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, I ALSO LET THEM TO CHECK IN, NOW I DO NOT HAVE ROOM!" Again emphasinh we should not have fly in so early. He continue "IT IS NOT JUST ME, YOU GO AROUND ASKING, THE CHECK IN TIME IS AT 3PM! IT IS PEAK PERIOD NOW!" 3) We left the luggage at the counter and was about to leave, then hubby asked if it is safe to leave the luggage there as the front door of the apartment was left unlocked when it was supposed to be locked. He say "我真的想骂你，我这里住的都是韩国人". And so we LL right cause we need a roof over the head since we are in a foreign country. We left our luggage and proceed on. 4) when we came back, I try to be light-hearted and say Hi to him and he ignored me. Give benefit of doubt that he may have not heard me, hubby say Hi after me, he again ignore. The 2nd day, his attitude has a 360 degree change, he was smiley and was more willing to communicate with us. Hubby told him we were feeling very cold and he says he will help us to solve the issue. At 11 plus, he brought us the heater to keep us warm. We are thankful for that. For the 3rd and 4th day, he was also quite polite. Environment was ok for short stay except if the weather is very cold there is no warmer and you got to request for it. 5mins walk from Ximen station. The good things is food stall beside the apartment was really good. If only we have a good experience on the service on the 1st day, I would have rated a higher rating. But frankly speaking, we will not choose to stay at the same place again.

I stayed here with my partner for 5 nights at here. We stay in room 303; big window and nice bathroom. The room is not too big for two. The thing that I like the most is big window and shower; even though the room is small but we got a big window. The staff was very nice and helpful, proactive. I met a girl at the reception and i informed her that i drink a lot of water and where can I find the convenient store instead of telling me the direction she offered me to set up 6 bottles of water. Well done for her (sorry i forgot her name). Second, the hotel location was very very convenience for us; 3 minutes walk from MRT Ximen and easy to find the hotel. You can walk to Ximen, MRT, and local restaurant in 3 minutes. Super convenience. If we have a chance to come back toTaipei, A Simple Place Ximending will be my first choice.

Trendy, simple little hotel. Clean sheets, towels and room. Room not spacious. Toiletries are provided. Staff on duty always friendly and helpful. To find the place, MRT Exit 1 is the nearest. If u need a lift, then use Exit 6 and cross the road to Exit 1. Walk down Hanzhong Rd till you reached Xining South road. You will see the pink front porch on your right and the A logo. (See travellers photo).That's all. Knock on the door 215. If no response, give them a call.