Smile Inn

Decent value for money, good for a 1 night stay. The hotel does not have windows. This is clearly stated when you book the room. The room itself had everything you need, although I missed a hand soap at the sink. The shower was hot and had good water pressure. The AC worked well and was very silent. The bed is a bit hard and you do hear some noise from the corridor. I arrived at noon and could check-in early which was very pleasant. Late check-out is reasonably priced at NT$150 per hour for a check-out at 2PM. The hotel is a short walk from Taipei Main Station and has many food stalls in the direct area. Ximending is also 10-15 minutes walk. You had to wait a long time for the elevator, because the hotel is located on the 6th floor of a commercial building with 2/3 other hotels, Sushiro restaurant and offices.

Simple room, there is a water cooler outside and we were allowed to store our luggage before check in time.

The environment is very quiet and relaxing. The room is a bit small but gets everything. Close to the train station and shops and restaurants.

Smile Inn is definitely the worst place for a staycation. The soundproofing in the room is so bad that you'll get a call from the counter staff to lower down your volume. We have to constantly whisper in our room to speak. The next day early morning gets woken up by residents next door banging the doors and staff cleaning during checkout. The location is near metro but the lift landing is hard to find as there is no sign whatsoever that leads us to the lift. Very unpleasant experience. Book a your own risk.

Stayed for 4 nights and honestly overall it's been a good stay. Location was superb really, can't ask for better since it's very easily accessible, with lots of food arouns, and also easy to find my way back. Clean and front desk staffs were very friendly and helpful too. Only thing I can be improved is the soundproof. For light sleeper, would recommend that you bring along earplugs!

Nice, clean hotel, easily walkable from Taipei Main Railway Station. I wanted to charter a taxi to visit National Palace Museum, Yangmingshan National Park and Tamsui under tight schedule. This hotel was able to arrange this taxi based on advance e-mail communication without issues, despite my late check-in at 22:40 and early check-out at 8 a.m. in the following morning. Another bonus it the good sushi place on the 2nd floor of the same hotel building. The reception closes at 23:00, so you have to check in before then, though.