Taichung Bao An Temple Hotels

"Easy check in, courteous staff, good rooms and a great location. Would stay again."

"The Blue Sky hotel at the heart of Taichung is a unique hotel with beautiful decor and unique design. The hotel is about 15 min from the HSR station and a taxi will cost around 300 NTD. You can also take the train but it’s a bit walk with luggage. We arrived on a Sunday and quite early in the morning. The hotel is strict about 3 pm check in so we left our luggage and went for lunch. Unfortunately, most restaurants are closed on Sunday but there was a 2nd market (kind of farmers market), where you can try local food if you can read or translate Chinese. We had a premium quadruple room and the room was huge with a balcony. The bathroom was spacious with both a shower and a bathtub. The toilet had a bidet with a heated seat. The hotel staff noticed my birthday was on the checkout day and gave me a gift while I was checking in. Everyday they provided water and snacks in the room which was a nice gesture! There is an excellent bakery downstairs which is always crowded. They have many restaurants within walking distance and the night markets are within 10 min cab ride. Overall, we had a great experience staying at this hotel. There is also a lounge where I worked most mornings as I was jet lagged and didn’t want to wake my family in my room. The temperature control worked well and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. I would recommend anyone who is looking to stay at the downtown area without paying too high. "

"What a pleasant stay! Very modern, luxurious and comfortable hotel "

"Beautiful property just minutes from Taichung Railway station. Room was well furnished and staff were welcoming. They have a free laundry room for guests which is really handy. Right across from Miyahara for all your ice-cream and dessert needs. Plenty of food options within a walking distance."

"Beautiful hotel, nice decorations "

"Clean room and good location!"

"Great hotel. Clean, quiet, comfortable and in a good part of town. The staff were friendly and the breakfast buffet was the largest I’ve ever experienced in any hotel around the world. Overall had a great experience "

"Friendly staff, spotless room and amazing amenities "

"This is easily the most beautiful hotel that I have personally stayed in in Taiwan. The art deco aesthetic is well-conceived and executed throughout the property. I am deeply impressed by its beauty, and staying here is an experience. Our room was also quite large, larger than some of the other two-bed rooms I saw during our stay. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable. We stayed in room 802, and would request this room again if we were to stay there. The issue is, once you've experienced actual 5 star service, service that is very close but not quite there sticks out like a sore thumb. The service was very good, but overly stiff. I was drinking a glass of water in the lobby from the provided glasses and dispenser. I was stopped on the way to the elevator because you're not allowed to bring the glass of water from the lobby to the room... It was a strange, uncomfortable moment that could've been easily avoided. There were a couple of other small moments like this that were just... a little bewildering? Where other 5 star hotels would've found a solution to these issues (or had them prepared), it seems like the staff were trained to be rules-focused, rather than comfort-focused. It's absolutely a training problem. The other issue is that, well, it's Taiwan. A 15 minute walk with luggage from the closest train station is an adventure, and the immediate neighborhood is a bit boring. Overall, gorgeous, great hotel. A little awkward service and location."