Gloria Residence

Stayed for about 6 days, 5 nights in December 2025. I will say the best part is that their beds are extremely comfortable, especially if you prefer a firmer bed. You can also ask for firmer pillows although that’s hit and miss depending on what they have available. If you are a family or a traveler who appreciates a full kitchen, and wants the space to spread out, the Gloria Residence is a fantastic choice. The property has a very residential feel to it, but everything is within a 10 to 15 minute walking distance to the busier areas. The pool was nice for doing laps, was perfectly warm and gives you a little bit more of a luxury feel as the hotel itself was a very practical experience for us. We arrived first thing in the morning from a very long flight, and it was the first property we’ve been to where no rooms were available until the actual check-in time, so prepare yourself for that. Imagine arriving from a long home flight at 7 AM and we literally had to wait until about 3 PM to get to the room. Thank God they had a lounge room with snacks and drinks in the basement. We found the staff to be kind when you asked for help, but nobody was proactive for anything. If you’re used to residence inn/Travelodge service then you’re not gonna mind that they leave you alone for the most part. Also be prepared for how little natural sunlight the property gets. When you’re in your suite, there’s not a lot of natural light and if you stare up the ceiling at night, you’ll see dust fluttering in the light. Cleaning is also spotty and gave me the impression that they were external contractors instead of cleaning staff by the hotel. Overall I would go back if I’m in that area, but I would prefer to pay a bit more for a luxury experience. We were happy to leave and excited to check into the Shangri-La by the time we left.

Excellent place to live; spacious, quiet room, very good beds, bathroom, japanese-style toilet, shower, bathtub. It has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, freezer, diswasher, and a washing machine. Quiet A/C. Very helpful and friendly concierge personnel. It is about 1.8 km from Taipei Main Station. 7/11 and many other shops and restaurants around. They do not serve breakfast, but you can get coffee, tea, softdrinks 24/7 in the Lounge at the basement. In the morning, there are some rolls, croissants, and yoghurts there, also for free. The price was about 150 Euro per night, but it was worth it.

We appreciated the service apartment set-up with kitchenette, large fridge and washing machine - perfect for bringing back Taiwan's plentiful fruits and snacks and handling laundry generated by hot and humid weather. The pool was a god-send, especially with kids, and long enough for grown-ups to get in some decent laps (but note closing times, 11am-2pm, 5-6pm). The spacious 24-hour lounge area was handy, with water refill station, coffee machine, and basic snacks. Most of all we appreciated the attentive staff, who were ready to help with all our small needs - calling taxis, slightly extending check-out time, directing us to a nearby traditional breakfast spot, and even posting a favorite stuffed animal that got left behind. Location is within reasonable walking distance to MRT, Ningxia night market and Zhongshan area. All in all, clean, comfortable, convenient, and excellent value. We'd stay again.