DAHU Park Hotel

We spent two weeks here while visiting family in Taipei. Cost was the main reason we booked: at the time, it was half the price of Courtyard Taipei in Nangang, a few MRT stops away. Being near family and an MRT station mattered too. We'd stayed about the same length of time at Courtyard Taipei in 2024 and enjoyed it, so I was a bit apprehensive about how this place would compare. It was a mixed bag, but good value for the money. I'd give it 3.5 stars if Google allowed half stars. The room was big enough to fit our three 24-inch suitcases and two carry-ons under the counter and desk. Check-in was quick, and the front desk and restaurant staff were attentive. Breakfast was included, with a decent spread; they changed some dishes daily or every other day during our stay. The location worked well for us. It isn't as convenient as Nangang for rail and high-speed rail connections, but it's close to our family's home and there's an MRT station right outside. A new shopping mall with good lunch and dinner options is only two stops away. There are signs of cost cutting, and some things need attention. Housekeeping missed replenishing our coffee and tea several times. By the end of the first week, we were running out of shower gel and hand soap, and I had to ask three times over three days to get both refilled. We also had to request fresh bed linens twice after a week. To be fair, the housekeeping staff seemed overworked. I think there were maybe three or four housekeepers for the whole hotel, which doesn't seem like enough, though I understand costs have to be cut somewhere. The towels were frayed and overdue for replacement. There was water damage on the room walls, likely related to Taipei's humidity and possibly the air conditioning not running while rooms are vacant. The room was large but had no nightstands or coffee table, only one chair, and no proper closet, just a hanging bar with hangers. Eating in the room wasn't pleasant, even for two people. There was almost no drawer space: two drawers, and the bottom one held the safe. Soundproofing from outside needs serious work. The buffet could use more Western-style food, and the few such items were sometimes dry. Would we stay again? Possibly, depending on how our credit card points work out.