Whenever I make my annual visit to Taipei (since 2010), I will always stay in H132 Hostel[1] which used to be known as Star Hostel[2]. It is conveniently located within 5 (at most 10) minutes walk from Zhong Shan station. Before you start thinking that this is a sponsored review, I assure you that it is not.
I found H132 Hostel with my best friend back in 2010. We were attracted to it mainly because its convenient location, it being within our budget, its chic interior design and its facilities: free WIFI, ensuite bathroom, complimentary breakfast, desk service, in-room hair dryer, towels, etc. On top of that, it was newly opened back then.
I vividly remembered that we stayed in Room 401 back in 2010. It was a private en-suite double bed room (meaning it has attached bathroom).
I vividly remembered that we stayed in Room 401 back in 2010. It was a private en-suite double bed room (meaning it has attached bathroom).
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| Panoramic view of H132 lobby |
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| H132 lobby |
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| H132 room walkway |
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| H132 double bed |
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| H132 in-room TV |
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| H132 bathroom |
We were pleasantly surprised by their staff who spoke English fluently. They are also extremely helpful, which made you feel at home and well taken care of!
A recount on the extra mile that they went on my most recent stay: We were supposed to stay for one last night but my hubby's friend checked us out, showed us around Taoyuan and checked us in South Gardens Hotels and Resorts. Because we checked out too last minute, we did not get any refund and forgot to collect the key deposit! But the staff were very helpful and e-mail us about a week later to refund us the key deposit.
A recount on the extra mile that they went on my most recent stay: We were supposed to stay for one last night but my hubby's friend checked us out, showed us around Taoyuan and checked us in South Gardens Hotels and Resorts. Because we checked out too last minute, we did not get any refund and forgot to collect the key deposit! But the staff were very helpful and e-mail us about a week later to refund us the key deposit.
As for the unpleasant part about staying in H132, first of all, it does not have a lift. To reach its common area (lobby), you got to walk a flight of stairs up to the 2nd level of the building. The rooms are located from 3rd level onwards. Next unpleasant part (as the year passes) was ant infestation. The last but most unpleasant part is that H132 gets fully booked TOO FAST!
In any case, now that Star Hostel is relocated near Taipei Main Station, I will stay there (assuming I manage to book a room of course!) when I visit Taipei because they finally have lifts within their new building! That, I think, is very crucial given that we have QW to bring along with us!
Until next time, keep up the great work and we will be missing you~ Star Hostel~!
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