Charming Castle Hotel

My review of the Charming Castle Hotel: I had booked a non-refundable two-week stay through Expedia, but my experience was far from pleasant. During my stay, I encountered multiple issues. There were bugs coming out of the ceiling, and it was evident that the ceiling had structural damage, as evidenced by parts of it falling apart, which I captured in pictures. To add to my concerns, I discovered that the large mirror in the bathroom seemed to be a two-way mirror, revealing electrical wires when inspected with a flashlight. While I cannot confirm if it was a camera, this raised significant privacy concerns. Moreover, the overall condition of the hotel was subpar, with the entire floor reeking of cigarette smoke. Given the numerous problems and discomfort, I decided to check out after just five days out of the 16 I had initially paid for. Unfortunately, the hotel refused to refund any portion of my payment for the unused nights. Despite the financial loss, my well-being and peace of mind were more important, and I opted to leave. In light of the privacy concerns regarding the bathroom mirror, I believe it would be prudent for the local police department to investigate the possibility of hidden cameras in the hotel. My stay was far from satisfactory, and I would advise caution to anyone considering this hotel, even if it's priced as a one or two-star establishment.

Went on a new year's countdown holiday in Taipei back in December 2017 and had wanted to stay within the Ximending area (like everybody does). Unfortunately the hotels in that area were fully booked or were exorbitantly priced. We decided to book this hotel in view of its lower costs and were pleasantly surprised. It is just a train stop away from the Taipei main station and the property is about 10 to 15 minutes walk away from the station. It is also conveniently located in the midst of local f&b establishments as well as a convenience store right smack opposite. The room was satisfactory and clean for the price paid (albeit abit old fashioned) and there was even a built in sauna room within the toilet! All in all, if you are looking for a luxurious stay then perhaps it's not for you. However, you can expect good value for money if you are not fussy about living away from the hustle and bustle of XMD but yet, wanting to have a good base to explore the main city of Taipei itself. 3.5/5 in my opinion :)

Good hotel beds are comfortable. The staff is nice. Don't plan on checking in early. This hotel has a breakfast every morning and is fairly close to a few landmarks. About a mile and half from nearest MRT. But only a few hundred twd from Taiwan main station