Hotels near Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei

We had 6 people total so had two rooms and one room was in the newly built part of the building and the other one was in the old building. Room in the new building is much cleaner and lights are brighter. Room in old building lights are much deemer and bathroom is too old. No bottle of water, they provide water dispencer in every floor. Worst soap I ever smelled in any of the hotels. The receptionist who checked us in was very unclear with her question because we had two rooms and originally booked one family room with one king bed and 2 single beds and other room with a king bed. She asked whether 2 beds are ok and I thought she meant for the king bed as she finished with a sentence saying the king bedroom needs to be checked in later. So when we went up to the family room, I see 2 beds instead of my original request, went down to ask why and she gave me an attitude saying “didnt I ask whether 2 beds are ok” I was actually shocked with the way she approached me, did not try to clarify in a nice manner. Sorry but never going back. The photo is for the room in new building. Even if the room (new building) is clean if the service is bad, I never want to go back.

Location is superb! Room is spacious and clean. We were upgraded to twin double bed room! We truly have a comfortable 2 nights stay!

It’s a bit difficult to find the hotel because it’s located in the high book building. The noise insulation is poor. You can easily hear people next door talking. Some residents also speak loudly in the corridor and constantly bang the doors. These are all uncontrollable but I can’t believe I heard the staff playing music loudly while cleaning other rooms. The hotel itself is noisy enough. Really disappointing. The upside is it provides clean drinking water so I don’t have to buy bottled water.

Hotel and Location was nice . Just found out though that they dont provide toothbrush and toothpaste anymore - so bring your own. Bottled water is only provided on first day but you can refill on their water dispenser . Disregard photo

Hotel accessible by exits 2 and 3 of Ximen Stn. Exit 3 has escalator. 7-11 right next door. Breakfast as I heard from staff is in partnership with a restaurant on level 1. Not managed by the hotel. Did not try as my booking didn't include free breakfast though given the price point other hotels in the vicinity would probably come with breakfast. Rooms are bright and of good size. Check-in was quick and staff were friendly. Toiletries provided at lobby.

At checkin, room was smelling of rotten milk, and it was very cold (18 Celsius). I asked the front desk to change room, they said no, they don’t have any rooms available (there are maybe 100 rooms on my floor alone…) When I told them it’s too cold, they said I should turn off the AC. I said it’s off, they said it must not be, they “advise” me to check again. I checked 3 times, turned it on and off. The front then said they will give me an extra blanket… not once did anyone come to the room to check the smell or AC themselves. Also, they don’t have heating at all, so I had to warm the room with my body temperature only… ***. At night the pipes make noises, and the smell never went away. They also charge to store your luggage. Very disappointed by the hotel cleanliness and service. It was so unaccommodating. They told me it’s a basement room, so the smell is normal. ***… Room has mirrors in the ceiling. I think it’s love hotel.

The Ximen Citizen Hotel offers an excellent location, just a 6-minute walk to Ximen MRT station and with a 7-Eleven conveniently located right in front. This makes it perfect for travelers looking to explore Taipei with ease. The rooms are clean, with towels changed daily, and the strong shower and ample toiletries add to the comfort. Guests also receive free bottled water daily, and there's a coffee machine available in the reception area for added convenience. Additional features like a fixed-price airport shuttle service (advance booking required) and a weight scale for baggage repacking demonstrate the hotel's thoughtfulness toward traveler needs. The combination of its central location, thoughtful amenities, and cleanliness make Ximen Citizen Hotel an ideal choice for budget-conscious visitors who value convenience and comfort.

It's a good old traditional hotel. Nice friendly staff, generous with the amenities like water, coffee, tea etc... Breakfast was a good ********* food like congee, pork buns sometimes, noodles, with some ham and sausages. Fruits were the same for 7 days: good watermelon 🍉, guava, and pale oranges that could be better. Salad and bread section with butter, jams and sometimes peanut butter. Overall an okay filling Breakfast 👌. Nice view of the river during breakfast at the top 12th floor. Wheelchair ♿️ accessible. Willing to go back but will try another hotel next time.

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Very spacious room & windows can be opened, meaning that ventilation is excellent.  Breakfast is mainly local style, with lots of veggie that I like. Metro is 10-15 min away. Nearest shopping district is Miramar & 3-4 metro stations away. If you are looking for quiet local experience, this is a very good choice. Relatively new but away from major scenic spots. More convenient if you choose to take local buses. We like its deco & also very clean bathroom. Housekeeping is excellent overall. Highly recommended & will visit again. ☺️