Yi Mei Hotel vs Empire Hotel Yi Mei Hotel vs Empire Hotel
Same City · Taipei
Distance: 16.2km
Overview
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Yi Mei Hotel
Yi Mei Hotel
-
7.0
222 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 12㎡
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
★★
2-Star
7.3
964 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 17㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Yi Mei Hotel Yi Mei Hotel | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Yi Mei Hotel Yi Mei Hotel | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.0
(223)
|
7.2
(933)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
7.1
(296)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
7.2
(81)
|
| Overall Average |
7.0
(223)
|
7.3
(1,310)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Yi Mei Hotel Yi Mei Hotel | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews praise the location with hot springs, foot baths, and night market within walking distance | + Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience |
| + Convenient access to bus stops and old town is repeatedly mentioned | + Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs |
| + Budget travelers highlight great value for the low price | + Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers |
| + Nearby eateries and convenience stores are convenient, per reviews | + Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old building with no elevator, complaints about carrying luggage up stairs | - Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints |
| - Basic amenities like fridge, kettle, towels, hairdryer often missing per reviews | - Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently |
| - Mold smell, noise, poor ventilation windows mentioned | - Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic |
| - Hard to find due to no hotel signboard, multiple stories | - Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough |
Recommended For
Budget travelers
Solo travelers
Hot spring enthusiasts
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Recommended For
Hot spring enthusiasts
Budget travelers
Families
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Guest Reviews
Yi Mei Hotel
Yi Mei Hotel
Agoda
8.8
Couple
Good location but mold smell and ventilation issues
Poor communication, window to courtyard
Agoda
6.8
Solo
Best location near bus and hot springs, good value
Old facilities, no elevator or fridge
Agoda
8.4
Solo
Nearby hot springs recommended, great food spots
Agoda
10.0
Solo
Close to old street and foot baths, suits budget travelers
Old building
Agoda
3.6
Couple
Old and not as photos, no elevator, felt unsafe
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
Location Comparison
Distance: 16.2km
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