Shilin Cheap Hotels

"Only one washer and dryer at the laundry room."

"It’s a great place for an overnight stay when you have an early flight to catch. The views of air planes taking off and landing is a bonus."

"My family and I spent a week at the Illume Taipei Hotel in March 2026, and it was a wonderful experience. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the housekeeping team is exceptional—the rooms were kept spotless with fresh towels provided daily. We were also very impressed by the front desk staff, who were consistently friendly and helpful. Beyond the hotel, we found the people in Taiwan to be incredibly kind and genuine. We had a great time exploring the local food scene, especially the night markets! We’ll definitely be back soon. Stephanie "

"100% recommended."

"Great hotel & amenities….friendly & very helpful staff. Room service was the best one out of all the places I’ve stayed in. Will definitely stay here again."

"Be very careful with this hotel’s front desk. We arrived early (6:30 AM) after a long flight from the U.S. with 3 kids and asked to pay for early check-in. They charged us $551 for one night, while the normal online price was about $330. This clearly felt like taking advantage of tired travelers. When we tried to file a complaint, the staff refused to give their full names and hid behind “privacy,” which makes no sense for customer-facing employees. Things escalated to the point where they even called the police — completely unnecessary and very unprofessional. Traveling with family should not be treated this way. This was one of the worst hotel service experiences we’ve had."