Here's the setting... In Kaohsiung on business. First time here. Don't speak a word of Chinese. Before doing a job I needed to find: lots of tarpaulin material, rain ponchos, large garbage bags, and a big spool of string. Between my iPhone (internet & photos), the staff's passable English, and an extremely aggressive hotel van driver, we found them all in less than an hour. These guys are awesome.

The rooms are comfortable. I agree with other reviewers in that you should set expectations based upon the prices. It's not luxurious, but it is comfortable, convenient, and very friendly. Plus the free, fresh-ground coffee and loaner-bikes add icing to the cake.

If the location was a bit nicer and the outside had a bit more curb appeal, the rating would rise from "very good" to "excellent."

Absolutely fine. Room was clean and a bit on the small side but you should expect that in a business hotel. Very helpful staff who spoke good English. Hotel can be difficult to find first time round so worth getting a taxi there. There's a 7-11 convenience store nearby.

This was a great hotel. It is not as close to the subway as other alternatives, but it is an easy walk, or a cab ride away if you want. The rooms are decent size and clean but my favorite part of it was the staff. They were always willing to call a cab for us, write directions for us or offer their advice. The breakfast was free but a total let down, but if you are getting a hotel based on their breakfast you should just sleep next to the McDonald's garbage cans ;P

Great budget hotel. Good location, close to shops and transport. Old but clean. Staff are cheerful and helpful. Some shortcomings but for the price, no point complaining. Set your expectations to the price of the rooms and you would not be disappointed. I would stay at this hotel again should I ever return to Kaohsiung.