Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station vs Chyuan Du Spring Resort

Same City · Taipei Distance: 10.1km
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Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 9,609
Taipei
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Chyuan Du Spring Resort

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 8,122
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (9,634)
8.3 (8,127)
Booking.com
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8.1 (2,217)
Expedia
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8.2 (978)
Overall Average
8.4 (9,634)
8.3 (11,322)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station Chyuan Du Spring Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews highlight walkable distance (under 5 min) to Taipei Main Station for easy MRT, train, and bus access + 3-5 min walk to Xinbeitou MRT with nearby convenience stores and eateries, easy access repeated in reviews
+ Staff praised repeatedly for being friendly and good at English communication + Hot sulfur spring water from room tub, great for soaking and relaxing after reviews
+ Daily cleaning is thorough and rooms are quiet with good soundproofing + Breakfast buffet varied (Western/Asian) and tasty, highly praised
+ 24-hour McDonald's and convenience stores right downstairs make daily life convenient + Friendly staff, excellent luggage storage service mentioned often
+ Free luggage storage before/after check-in is frequently mentioned + Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds noted frequently
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are small and often windowless, as noted in multiple reviews - Dated building with carpet/hallway odors (blamed on springs but bothersome) in reviews
- Basic amenities like hand soap or conditioner are missing - Check-in at 7 PM means waiting if arriving early, mentioned often
- Dim lighting makes makeup or tasks inconvenient, repeated complaint

Recommended For

Budget travelers Solo/Couple travelers Business/Group travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Chyuan Du Spring Resort

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Super convenient location near Xinbeitou, superb hot spring tub, delicious breakfast

Booking.com 8.6 Solo

Convenient location, best in-room hot spring, clean comfy bed, breakfast plus

Building rundown

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Great access, relaxing hot spring tub, spacious room

Agoda 8.8 Couple

5min to MRT, large hot spring tub hot and authentic

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Convenient spot, room hot spring, tasty breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.1km

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