Taipei: Well, That Wasn't What I Pictured!
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I'm heading there soon and was looking up reviews for the Hotel Resonance Taipei (互舍酒店) when I stumbled upon this thread. Could anyone tell me if the rooms are very dated? And is it a reasonably comfortable stay?
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I thought it was pretty good. Initially, my colleague and I planned to stay at a youth hostel for around 300 [currency units], but the conditions were terrible – worse than budget hotels back in mainland China that cost 100-200. So, we switched to Hotel Resonance. At 600 [currency units], it was a bit pricey, but it was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and had a bathtub.
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Is your hotel conveniently located for visiting other attractions?
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It's quite convenient, actually, as the hotel is right in the heart of Taipei.
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I've been twice, and I genuinely love Taiwan's cultural atmosphere!!! The unhurried, relaxed pace of life there feels so comfortable and laid-back.
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We're too caught up in the rat race here; sometimes it really feels exhausting.
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Most of Taipei's streetscape looks old because there hasn't been much redevelopment. However, the redeveloped areas in central and southern Taiwan look very new. Every time I visit a redeveloped zone in Taichung, my first thought is, 'This looks like mainland China!'
I hope I get a chance to stay longer in Taiwan next time and explore the unique character of other areas. -
I wish they'd open up independent travel sooner! I'd love to stay and explore for a few more days.
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I appreciate the orderliness and vibrancy of new cities, but I also love the unique traces of daily life and the sense of history in older ones. As a Taipei local, I feel quite fortunate.
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Totally, I love it too.
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Actually, most of Taipei is like that (I'm a Taipei local). Lots of old buildings. When I was a kid, I honestly thought Taipei was ugly, hahaha! But it's my home, so I still love it. Taipei looks old because it developed early, so many buildings are quite old. But actually, many of them are nicely renovated inside.