Empire Hotel vs Star Sand House

Same City · Taipei Distance: 5.4km
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Empire Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.3 964
Taipei
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Star Sand House

★★ 2-Star
7.2 123
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

Site Empire Hotel Star Sand House
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Empire Hotel Star Sand House
Agoda
7.2 (933)
7.2 (123)
Booking.com
7.1 (296)
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Expedia
7.2 (81)
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Overall Average
7.3 (1,310)
7.2 (123)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Empire Hotel Star Sand House
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience + Right in front of Shilin Night Market, easy access to shopping and food at night mentioned often
+ Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs + 9-min walk to Jiantan Station, convenient public transport
+ Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers + Good value for short stays at low price repeated in reviews
+ Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews + Friendly staff service noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints - Rooms small, hard to unpack luggage due to space shortage repeated complaints
- Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently - Cleanliness issues with hair, dust, cockroaches in many reviews
- Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic - Old facilities, yellow tub and odors mentioned
- Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough

Recommended For

Hot spring enthusiasts Budget travelers Families

Recommended For

Night market fans Budget short-stay travelers Solo/group 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

Star Sand House

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Cheap, close to Shilin market, good value

Agoda 10.0 Group

Excellent customer service

Agoda 7.2 Solo

Great location opposite night market

Room and bedding a bit dirty

Agoda 3.2 Family with kids

Near night market

Small room, hair everywhere, old facilities

Agoda 4.8 Solo

Good night market location

Poor hygiene, cockroaches, inconvenient check-in

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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