Colormix Hotel and Hostel

Stayed in this hostel for 1 night, good location not far from MRT Ximen, and easy to walk to Ximending area. I took a single room, a little bit small but cozy and clean. The toilets were clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Came here with expectations of not getting much for the price I paid . It was quite the opposite . Great location too beside good shopping area and next door to gay area of Taipei. Staff were so kind and friendly and helpful. I hope to come back for Pride 2024 and will definitely be booking here

Booking a budget friendly hotel in Taiwan requires a careful, diligent planning and decision making. Some of Taipei hotels in particular in Ximending area don’t have windows so for those who want windows in their rooms, a good WIFI, near to the Ximen station and most of all very big and spacious that can fit 4 people with a child then look no further we pick Colormix Hotel. Located just 5 to 7 mins walk from Exit 1 or 6 of Ximen station, it it one of the closest hotels to the Ximen station we have booked in Taipei. From Exit 1, you can walk from The Red House Westbound or Eastbound from the Nike store. From Exit 6, you just have to cross the Rainbow Taipei sign on the street across H&M store. We went this July first week and booked 2 Quadruple rooms with windows and private bath which consists of 2 double beds, a Regal and Elegant Golden Black lounge chair, and simple white table for placements. The room is 25 sqm and very very spacious good enough for 4 people with more space to move. You can place 8 big luggages inside the room and still have space to move. We paid 200++ SGD per night for 2 rooms, 5 nights and mind you it was so much worth it. One of the most affordable family rooms we have in a developed country like Taiwan. So when I saw it in Agoda, I didn’t hesitate to book it right away. And glad we did, check-in time was 3 PM and we arrived just on time and were able to check-in right away. The hotel lobby is simple with a lounge area and small front desk. Check-in was smooth and easy and we were booked on separate 2F and 3F rooms on their adjacent building on the east side right across at the corner of Neijiang st in Wanhua District. We have our own privacy going to our rooms because of this and we don’t have to pass by the main lobby unless we needed something. Using our access card keys we can enter the annex bldg and use the lift securely to our rooms. One thing I’ve noticed is that there are no desk phones inside the room instead its on the lift. So if you need to ask or check something must go in the lift. Although the access key is digital in the main door and lift, its the traditional key lock set-up when you enter your room and its a bit difficult to lock and open - requires patience and a lot of technique. As you enter the room, one thing I’ve noticed is the very massive space - perfect for a group of 4 people. Next is the the flooring which is clean, nice and smooth wooden type vinyl and not slippery - perfect for kids. To the left of the door is the double bed good enough for 2 adults plus 1 kid. It’s just a bit odd to have a bed beside the door but I couldn’t complain we have a big, affordable room in the middle of Ximending. Pillows are soft and comfortable and the bed sheet and blanket as well. The overall lighting is magnificent!!! You have separate switches for either side of the rooms and could control your preferred mode of lighting. The warmly light Yellow lighting also adds some touch of comfort and relaxation. The remote control for air-conditioning is also mounted on the wall right beside this bed. Amazingly, Colormix did a perfect bled of color matching in their rooms. We have a combination of Orange, White, Black colors in the wall that matches well with the Pink window curtains and a combination of Earth tones for the flooring as well as the Toilet. Colormix really did a good job with their interior. The other room we booked is themed with Blue, Black and White tones. Next to the bed beside the door is the very classy, elegant, regal Black lounge sofa with a plush pillow. Designed with Golden Sun and the goddess Medusa fit for a Royal. I loved hanging out here and enjoying my hot cup of Tea or Ice cold beer while watching their wall mounted flat TV right across it. One of the best amenities they provided are the massive selections of TV channels they offer both Local and Cable ones and I got a chance to watch a lot of shows including Wimbledon. Not to mention, they offer super fast WIFI for free as well. There is a white square metal table with 2 white plastic chairs next to the lounge sofa before the bed near the window. It’s a bit polarizing to say the least - some people might like this concept but I find it odd to place a simple table amidst the classy lounge sofa. Next to the wall TV is the mini-bar area/safety lock/fridge and small wardrobe to hang your used clothes or towels. The safety lock doesn’t work in our room. They provide Kettle, 4 colorful mugs but no coffee/tea provided so we bought our own Tea bags. Regardless, they replenish 4 big bottled water daily which we loved very much because it saved us money buying water. The hanger is enough to hang all your used towels. There are power outlets here and on the other 2 beds which we found very useful and easy to charge. There is a standing lamp beside the window side bed which adds another lighting and overall vibes for the room. Finally, one of the reasons we booked this hotel is the huge window they provide. We all know, most hotels in Ximending don’t have windows and while booking I have to make sure we have one because I loved to see the day light and sunshine whenever I have a room. And Colormix didn’t fail we have a very wide, open window which we all loved. Next to the window is the toilet plus shower and although there’s not bidet we loved that they have provided us with generous amenities like mounted Shampoo/Body wash more than enough for 4 people for 5 nights, Toothbrushes, Disposable slippers and Toilet paper are also replenished daily. Water heating and pressure are strong and easy to manage as well and other than exhaust there is a small window in the toilet which I loved the outdoor air. Floor is also not slippery and they provided a cute little pink rubber sandals. There is a floral shower curtain and glass divider between the shower and toilet area. There are door hangers behind the door for your used clothes/towels but like the room there’s no compartments here. Regardless, Colormix is one of the best decisions we made to book the right hotel for a family and group of people. And just like check-in, check-out was smooth and fast and we were able to leave our luggages in the hotel lobby. To finish my Exceptional review, if you’re looking for the closest hotel to Ximen station, big and spacious and can fit a family/group of 4 people, with window and WIFI, modern and vibrant, and most of all very affordable which even exceeds those 5 star hotels - then, look no further - don’t think about 2x because Colormix hotel is here to provide the best rooms, quality, service and amenities you’re looking for especially if you bring along your family with kids and you’re a big group. Thank you so much Colormix hotel we will definitely book you again next time when we come back to Taipei!!! :=)