Dongmen Hotel

The location is great with a walking distant to Yong Kang Street where looks like mini street market you can have various type of food and shops too. At the downstairs you can find a convenient shop as weel. The only shortfall which maybe not suitable for traveller with big luggage as the hotel with no lift and you need to carry luggage up on steep staircase. Besides that the noise insulation is poor and you can hear people talking and open doors at night. For those who like to explore local life, in the morning you can see morning market at the downstairs too.

We booked a 6 person room in Dongmen hotel for our taiwan trip and 3 days stay in Taipei. The hotel is strategically located and is less than 50m from Dongmen MRT exit 2. The room has 6 double bed and though it is small, it is comfortable and with coffee and tea and towels provided. The water pressure is good and aircon is cold. Breakfast is not provided but there are many options available a stone thrown away as the hotel is next to Dongmen market. Morning is bustling and you can see locals patronising the stalls. The hotel is near to Yong Kang Street where you can find many interesting shops and is voted as one of the trendiest street in the world. In Taipei city where hotel are expensive, Dongmen hotel is a gem, offering value for money stay in a cosmopolitan city.

Great stay, the hotel is super convenient, and the hosts are very welcoming. Cleanliness is high. And right next to everything you might need.

The building is very old. Pictures do not match the hotel. Beds were very uncomfortable but they provided you with a mattress toppers if requested. You have to go up steps with your luggage, be prepared, they are steep and no elevator. You can’t back out of the booking if you’re disappointed, the refund they were willing to give is dismal so you’re stuck there. You are close to the metro and right in the middle of the market. 7-11 is right next door with an ATM.

It was clean, but some spots on the wall, but I still give it 10/10 stars because it was an incredibly awesome location for a very fair price. The staff was really friendly!

Pro: Located near the exit 1 of Dong Men MRT. Service from the front desk staff was okay. There’s a 7eleven store right downstairs and it’s next to Dong Men market. Cons: Room smelled of sewage due to the toilet. Bedsheets and cover were kind of dirty with yellow stains on it. Housekeeping was only carried out once during my 5D4N stay there, even so, they did it minimally. Poor soundproofing. No elevator/lift in the building so good luck walking up the steep stairs with your luggage. Overall score 2 out of 5. Personally feel there are better hotels out there with the same price.