Star Ximen Hotel vs Banciaoking Hotel Star Ximen Hotel vs Banciaoking Hotel
Same City · Taipei
Distance: 6.5km
Overview
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Star Ximen Hotel
Star Ximen Hotel
★★★
3-Star
8.1
6,032 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 16㎡
Banciaoking Hotel
Banciaoking Hotel
★★★
3-Star
6.9
2,394 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 32㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Star Ximen Hotel Star Ximen Hotel | Banciaoking Hotel Banciaoking Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Star Ximen Hotel Star Ximen Hotel | Banciaoking Hotel Banciaoking Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.1
(6,108)
|
6.9
(2,389)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
6.8
(1,051)
|
| Expedia |
7.6
(339)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
8.1
(6,447)
|
6.9
(3,440)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Star Ximen Hotel Star Ximen Hotel | Banciaoking Hotel Banciaoking Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Prime Ximending location with MRT, night market, shopping, and food spots walkable | + Many reviews praise the 3-5 minute walk to Fuzhong MRT for easy transport |
| + Rooms clean and bigger than expected, per many reviews | + Spacious rooms for the price, near convenience stores and night markets for practicality |
| + Strong AC and great shower pressure repeatedly praised | + Daily cleaning and towel changes maintain basic cleanliness |
| + Great value with abundant nearby eats | + Corner rooms offer good city views per reviews |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Poor soundproofing lets in street or neighbor noise, common complaint | - Cigarette smells in lobby, elevators, and rooms noted in several reviews |
| - Lobby and elevators cramped and dingy | - Mold on walls/bathrooms, dust, and poor cleaning repeatedly mentioned |
| - Some staff curt and limited English | - Aging facilities with leaks and wear common complaints |
Recommended For
Young shoppers and night market fans
Couples and groups
Budget-conscious travelers
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Recommended For
Budget travelers
Transport-focused travelers
Short-stay business guests
|
Guest Reviews
Star Ximen Hotel
Star Ximen Hotel
Agoda
9.6
Group
Ximending center, clean spacious room, shops/food nearby
Agoda
8.4
Family
Top location, roomy good value, kind cleaning
Cramped lobby some mold
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Perfect spot, friendly staff, clean comfy
Thin walls noise
Expedia
10.0
Couple
Great location food below, super clean
Expedia
8.0
Solo
Quiet clean near Ximending
Street-facing room noisy
Banciaoking Hotel
Banciaoking Hotel
Booking.com
3.2
Solo
Good location near MRT, spacious clean rooms with views
Rooms a bit old, windows need cleaning
Booking.com
3.2
Solo
Best location for MRT access
Agoda
6.8
Solo traveler
Chose for station proximity and price, fine for sleeping
Feels like old business hotel
Agoda
8.0
Family with teens
Great location near station and shops
Mold smell and worn furniture
Agoda
9.6
Solo traveler
Great location, friendly staff, clean beds and tub
Location Comparison
Distance: 6.5km
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