Yilan Hostels

The hotel stay (or perhaps I can describe as air BnB?) included the costume dress up (it's for all of the days you are going to stay there). It was fun though it's quite cold when we visited. There are elaborate princess dresses for all sizes of people, young and old. And their outdoors are just perfect for taking photos. One can also dress up and take photos in their rooms or even when having meals. It's just that they don't have photography services so it would depend on quality of smartphones. We have sort of a whole house by ourselves.. entering from a gate passing by a flower garden then to the main door. It's a great experience and kids would really love it. There's a princess bed in the room with slide for mine. The breakfast was interesting. We had a variety of food from soups, toast, porridge and little snacks (all handmade), milk tea and freshly squeezed orange juice. Location wise, have to get an Uber to go out to get some lunch/dinner. There are no food deliveries in the area. There is no in house dining other than breakfast (included in cost) and hi tea. Overall, this place to stay is a great experience and value for money.

[Vasty Hotel is a 3-star boutique resort in Jiaoxi offering a Nordic-inspired, minimalist aesthetic with exceptional hospitality. The property features private in-room stone hot spring tubs, a 24/7 complimentary snack bar, a rooftop pool, and a prime location near the bus station. While rooms are compact and breakfast is locally focused, it provides high value through generous amenities.

A weird one to review. First off, this place is very retro. I felt like I was back in the 1980s! Whether that's good or not depends on you! In general the place was very clean, however this was the first hotel in 2 visits to Taiwan where I found ants in the room. The day I arrived I found one, which I killed and disposed of in the toilet. The next day when I got back from a long hike, I found 6 ants and about the same smaller things. Also killed and disposed of these. The third day, there were none. That might be related to the next thing. The TV remote was in a plastic case, which was weird. I've not seen any hotels do that for years. Probably for the best though as it was first there was something sticky on the back of the remote. Could have been shutting but my guess is the battery had leaked and the ants were attracted to the smell of the chemicals. The remote still kind of worked but only about half the buttons. The day with no ants, I found the cleaners had cleaned the remote, but it also no longer worked at all. The next meeting just as I was checking out I saw the cleaners and told them and it was just dead batteries. They replaced them and the remote seemed fixed. So maybe the ants just liked the chemicals on the remote? In terms of facilities, the hotel is fairly basic but still reasonable. There's a table and 2 chairs in the room, but I didn't feel I wanted to use them because the ant's had put me off that side of the room. There was a fridge but it was unplugged and when I plugged it in nothing seemed to happen so I unplugged it again. It looked very old and rusty so I think it was just broken. The bathroom looks very old fashioned and the shower is in the bath. In terms of service, the room was cleaned every day and to a good standard. I also seemed to have been upgraded as I booked a room with no view and got a room with a window and a good view. So really the only complaint was the few ants, and there weren't that many, so I put that down to bad luck.

Convenient location in Luodong city centre, walking distance to Luodong Night Market, Luodong Forestry Cultural Park with a supermarket and convenience stores nearby too. The hotel is on level 6 within a building with a few other accommodation chains and offices. There's a car park just opposite the building. I love the decor here, from the clean, sleek interior at reception to the rooms. There are instant coffee and tea bags, and hot/cold filtered water on tap available at the common area just in front of the reception that is open to all guests. They have just 18 rooms here, in varying room types, sizes and interior design but they all look great! I love the use of positive messages on coloured backgrounds for the doors. I had a corner room which was spacious and clean. Bed and pillow were a little softer than I would like but that's just personal preference. Basic amenities are provided and I love the open wardrobe concept too. The staff here are amazing. So helpful, so friendly. I'm particularly impressed by the location map they've put together to share with guests on recommended food to try in the vicinity and mostly on point! For this price, it's super value for money.

The room was very clean and spacious, and the location was incredibly convenient! It's just a 2-minute walk from Luodong Station exit and a 10-minute walk to Luodong Night Market. The front desk staff were very friendly; even though it's self check-in, they were there to help, and the process was handled quickly. I would definitely stay here again!

I originally wanted to book a room in Building A, but it was fully booked, so I opted for Building B. The room was simple and basic. There's a water dispenser, a shared large refrigerator, and an elevator. 💖 Hidden Gem: There's a fertility stone you can touch; it's said to be very effective for those wishing to conceive! 😆 The hot spring pool is large, and the water is very hot and fills up quickly, which is a big plus. The location is great, in an alley off Yishun Xuan in the city center, and it comes with a parking lot. Be aware ‼️ when checking in, if you park your car directly in front of the entrance, you might get a ticket due to automated enforcement. You should park in the designated parking lot first.

We stayed in an 8-person room, and upon entering, there was an unexplained odor. After we reported it, they said they'd put an air freshener or something similar in our room to remove the smell. The original odor did disappear, but then it was replaced by an overpowering bleach smell. However, after turning on the air conditioning and airing out the room for a bit, it was fine. Overall, it was acceptable! The beds, tables, and floors were all quite clean, no issues there.

It rained during my stay, so the views weren't very clear. The duplex room layout was excellent! The only minor flaw was a small gap in the bathroom door. The bathtub wasn't huge, but soaking in it while enjoying the scenery was very relaxing. Even with the rain, the evening activities went smoothly, though you couldn't avoid getting a bit wet. I wouldn't recommend dinner; the hotel caters to tour groups, and the restaurant was incredibly noisy 😅. For a set meal priced at 500+10%, the value for money was extremely low!

First of all, this is a very old hotel that has seen truly better days. While maintained well, it has retained it's original furnishings and decor from the 1980s and 1990s. Staying here reminded me of my childhood travelling with my family in the 80s. The actual room does not look anything like the ones shown on the website. The hard floors mean you should wear their slippers or bring your own room slippers. The hot spring water advertised is just hot spring water pipes that go into your bathtub. There is a step that emulates hot spa step in the bathtub. The breakfast was good with nice braised meat and eggs that you can put over your rice or porridge. There's also hot soy milk. But no hot tea, only coffee. The staff look tired but hard working. There was a grumpy older lady receiptionist when we checked in and she was pretty rough in the check in process. E.g. ”if you don't put a number here, and you leave things in the hotel, we'll just throw them away! Just to tell you first.” Room was quite small or cosy, depending on your perspective. The only thing new was the air-conditioner. The TV set had all the settings for channels but none worked. Internet wifi was not quite working too.

The transportation is very convenient. You can take the bus to Jiaoxi Transfer Station and walk for 7 minutes. Room size is medium to medium distance I'm a bit of a germaphobe, but this is one of the few hot spring hotels that makes me feel at ease. The rooms are clean and the bathtub is also very clean. Although slippers are provided, it is recommended to bring your own. Next comes the hot springs. The water is very warm and has a faint smell of sodium bicarbonate spring water. It is a genuine hot spring. Anyway, highly recommended!