Sofu Hotel

Got checked in even before i reach the hotel towels wasnt clean as well as the bed..found blood stain on the blanket hairs on bed. The room i booked been given away and they put me in a 4pax room instead of 2 but request me to change room again in the very next day which i declined. No service recovery was done. Won't be back to sofu

Front desk staff were very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, some of the guests and people in the nearby area are not only rude, but actively instigate problems. Taiwan has a problem raising its sons to be men, this is evident in their antisocial behavior.

Sofu is a great bargain. Two blocks from the MRT station, you can get to more interesting places in Taipei very conveniently. The location of the hotel is also near great eats if you don't feel like venturing very far. UBER is in Taipei, and some nights I did not feel like taking MRT back. The UBER ride reasonable (~$250NTD/$7USD) and quick. The room is simple, but the bed was comfortable. As is the case in many Taiwanese hotels, none of the mirrors are hung high enough on the wall to use. I'm a very tall man, but you get used to that. Here are a few drawbacks. This is technically a "love hotel." In Taiwan, young adults still live at home, so if you want some intimacy with your significant other, you can't do it at home. You come to one of these hotels and pay a decent fee for a few hours with your honey. I have nothing against the business model, and it never inconvenienced me, but this could be triggering for some western travelers. Secondly, my room did not have air conditioning. It is humid in Taiwan, and an air conditioner works wonders removing excess moisture in the air. There was a strong fan, and it was quite windy outside, so this didn't bother me too much, but if I had been traveling in summer, this would have made for less-than-desirable stay. Also, the room is not serviced daily, so just be aware. An amazing temple is across the street that can be noisy at night. It is brief but loud. Otherwise, this is a great value, and I would stay here again for sure.

Centerised air condition control by front desk, if you can sleep without cool, this may be the place for you.