Elegance Hotel vs Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station

Same City · Taipei Distance: 6.7km
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Elegance Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 1,688
Taipei
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Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 9,609
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (1,695)
8.4 (9,634)
Booking.com
7.9 (663)
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Expedia
8.0 (133)
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Overall Average
8.1 (2,491)
8.4 (9,634)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Elegance Hotel Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Frequent reviews praise 2-min walk to Xihu MRT, abundant nearby shops and eateries for easy access + Many reviews highlight walkable distance (under 5 min) to Taipei Main Station for easy MRT, train, and bus access
+ Many commend staff for being friendly and helpful with issues + Staff praised repeatedly for being friendly and good at English communication
+ Daily cleaning keeps rooms clean, as noted repeatedly + Daily cleaning is thorough and rooms are quiet with good soundproofing
+ Rooms adequately spacious with good AC, comfortable stays + 24-hour McDonald's and convenience stores right downstairs make daily life convenient
+ Simple room-delivered breakfast satisfies guests + Free luggage storage before/after check-in is frequently mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Multiple reviews point out outdated facilities with bathroom mold and odors - Rooms are small and often windowless, as noted in multiple reviews
- Weak WiFi connection complaints recur - Basic amenities like hand soap or conditioner are missing
- Poor soundproofing lets corridor noises through - Dim lighting makes makeup or tasks inconvenient, repeated complaint

Recommended For

Business travelers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Budget travelers Solo/Couple travelers Business/Group travelers

Guest Reviews

Elegance Hotel

Agoda 8.8 Business traveler

Staff kindly helped with internet issue, comfortable stay

Agoda 9.2 Couple

3min to Xihu station, plenty of nearby food, clean

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Convenient near station, comfortable clean room

Booking.com 8.0

Great location, friendly staff, double glazing quiet

No AC control, dry air

Agoda 9.6 Group

Friendly staff, well-maintained cleanliness

Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station

Agoda 9.6 Group

Close to main station, clean daily, friendly staff, McD convenient

Agoda 8.8 Family

Near night markets, clean no odor, daily cleaning

No window, dim lights

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Surrounded by shops/food, friendly staff

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great location and staff, quiet

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Near station, well renovated, luggage storage

Small room

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.7km

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