Empire Hotel vs Holiday Inn Lower East Side By IHG

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Empire Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.3 964
Taipei
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Holiday Inn Lower East Side By IHG

★★★★ 4-Star
7.7 113
New York
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.2 (933)
8.1 (1,912)
Booking.com
7.2 (293)
7.9 (1,235)
Expedia
7.2 (81)
8.6 (1,013)
Trip.com
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8.5 (133)
Overall Average
7.3 (1,307)
7.7 (4,293)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Empire Hotel Holiday Inn Lower East Side By IHG
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience + Very convenient access to public transportation with subway stations nearby
+ Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs + Staff are friendly and responsive to guest requests
+ Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers + Rooms are generally clean and well-maintained
+ Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints - Frequent reports of noise due to ongoing construction inside and outside the building
- Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently - Poor soundproofing allows noise from outside and the hallway to penetrate
- Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic - Rooms are quite small, even by New York standards
- Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough

Recommended For

Hot spring enthusiasts Budget travelers Families

Recommended For

Budget-conscious travelers Sightseeing travelers

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

Holiday Inn Lower East Side By IHG

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Close to subway, comfortable bed, and appreciated early check-in.

Expedia 2.0 Other

Construction noise is loud and soundproofing is poor.

Booking.com 3.6 Other

Staff are very kind and accommodating.

Location Comparison

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Taipei | New York
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