Empire Hotel vs Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South

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Empire Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.3 964
Taipei
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 333
New York
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.2 (933)
8.3 (3,806)
Booking.com
7.2 (293)
8.2 (3,191)
Expedia
7.2 (81)
9.0 (5,195)
Trip.com
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8.7 (86)
Overall Average
7.3 (1,307)
8.1 (12,278)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Empire Hotel Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience + Excellent location within walking distance of Penn Station and Times Square
+ Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs + Friendly, attentive staff with strong problem-solving skills
+ Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers + Practical in-room amenities including a microwave and refrigerator
+ Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews + Consistently high level of room cleanliness maintained by daily housekeeping
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints - Noise from HVAC and climate control systems can be disruptive
- Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently - Soundproofing is not perfect, allowing street noise to enter rooms
- Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic - Rooms can feel compact with limited storage space
- Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough

Recommended For

Hot spring enthusiasts Budget travelers Families

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Guest Reviews

Empire Hotel

Agoda 7.2 Couple

Front desk solved issues helpfully

First room uncomfortable, fridge broken

Agoda 8.0 Family

Hot spring water in bath nice, breakfast okay

Cleaning subpar

Booking.com 3.2

Quaint and small

Bed too hard

Booking.com 2.8

Bathroom and vibe authentic

Expedia 8.0

Good location, clean and safe

Simple breakfast, no station shuttle

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Close to Times Square and very clean. Would stay again.

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Staff were friendly and helpful.

AC unit was loud and street noise was audible.

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Microwave and fridge in the room were very useful.

Housekeeping did not come as expected.

Expedia 10.0 Family

Location, cleanliness, and service were all top-notch.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Very close to Penn Station, making airport travel convenient.

Location Comparison

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