Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station vs Chyuan Du Spring Resort Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station vs Chyuan Du Spring Resort
Same City · Taipei
Distance: 10.1km
Overview
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Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station
Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station
★★★
3-Star
8.4
9,609 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 20㎡
Chyuan Du Spring Resort
Chyuan Du Spring Resort
★★★
3-Star
8.3
8,122 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 24㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Smile Inn - Tai... Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station | Chyuan Du Sprin... Chyuan Du Spring Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Smile Inn - Tai... Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station | Chyuan Du Sprin... Chyuan Du Spring Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.4
(9,634)
|
8.3
(8,127)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
8.1
(2,217)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
8.2
(978)
|
| Overall Average |
8.4
(9,634)
|
8.3
(11,322)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station | Chyuan Du Spring Resort 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
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Recommended For
Couples
Families
Solo travelers
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Guest Reviews
Smile Inn - Taipei Main Station
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
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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