Empire Hotel vs Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch Empire Hotel vs Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch
Same City · Taipei
Distance: 14.6km
Overview
vs
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
★★
2-Star
7.3
964 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 17㎡
Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch
Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch
★★★
3-Star
8.3
1,714 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 50㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel | Merryday Motel ... Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel | Merryday Motel ... Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.2
(933)
|
8.3
(1,722)
|
| Booking.com |
7.1
(296)
|
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| Expedia |
7.2
(81)
|
8.4
(52)
|
| Overall Average |
7.3
(1,310)
|
8.3
(1,774)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Empire Hotel Empire Hotel | Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience | + Rooms are spacious, clean, and bright in many reviews |
| + Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs | + Massage tubs and steam rooms are well-maintained and comfortable |
| + Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers | + Staff attitude is friendly with high service satisfaction |
| + Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews | + Convenient walk to Zhonghe Station |
| + Elevators and free parking useful for heavy luggage | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints | - Poor soundproofing with noise or machine sounds complained |
| - Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently | - Cigarette/mold smells or tub cleanliness issues mentioned |
| - Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic | - Mosquitoes at night in some reviews |
| - Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough | |
Recommended For
Hot spring enthusiasts
Budget travelers
Families
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Recommended For
Couples
Business travelers
Short-term travelers
|
Guest Reviews
Empire Hotel
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
Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch
Merryday Motel Zhonghe Branch
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Clean spacious room, well-maintained tub/steam room. Ramen snacks provided, excellent staff
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Upgraded room spacious clean. Floor elevators convenient
Agoda
5.6
Couple
Unique couple hotel style
Strong cigarette/mold smell, hair in tub
Expedia
10.0
Other aspects satisfactory
Soundproofing needs improvement
Expedia
4.0
Machine noise in basement room, couldn't sleep
Location Comparison
Distance: 14.6km
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