Hsinchu

Our guide this time was Wu Xin-Yue (Qiang Qiang), a very enthusiastic person with great driving skills and a gentle demeanor. The accommodations weren't super luxurious, but they were adequate. Overall, the value for the price was pretty good. The itinerary to Smangus and Xinxing was well-paced, not too rushed. We encountered lots of dogs and cats along the way. This trip is suitable for those who want to experience something new, love cats and dogs, but aren't too concerned about the quality of the accommodations!

I had a great time in this hotel. Such a huge room, nice and clean bathroom, and nice staff. One of the staff knocked in my room because the balloons kept popping in the middle of the night I apologized for that. Over all it was nice staying here at lakeshore hotel.

The room was spacious and comfortable. On the first day of my stay, a typhoon hit, bringing heavy rain and cold weather. However, the air conditioning could only be adjusted to a maximum of 24.5 degrees Celsius, and one blanket wasn't warm enough. I told the housekeeping staff about it the next day, and they gave me two blankets. Then I found out I could adjust it to 25 degrees! But the weather outside got warmer!

The hotel is centrally located, and parking is relatively convenient, though you'll have to pay out of pocket (around $380 NTD for one night, parking calculated until the next day). Hmm... The hotel uses automated check-in, but there are still staff available (we were able to borrow umbrellas when it rained that day). We stayed in a double room, which was quite spacious. The bathroom is a bit outdated (but I'm happy as long as there's a bathtub), but it's clean and tidy. The street view from the window is lovely. My only minor point is that the room is quite large, so why is the TV so small? Just a personal opinion, haha. Overall, the price of just over a thousand NTD makes it a pretty good value for money.

The service truly lives up to its five-star rating. The staff are friendly and helpful, assisting with luggage to the lobby during check-in and to the car during check-out. The family room is very comfortable, and downstairs you'll find a sauna, pool, billiards, and clean laundry facilities. The view from the window is beautiful at night, and the breakfast is delicious with a wide variety of fresh ingredients. With a Japanese restaurant, Cantonese restaurant, and Teppanyaki restaurant right downstairs, you can easily make a reservation from your room if you're too tired to go out. Highly recommend the Cantonese cuisine, it's delicious.

The location is excellent, with many local Hsinchu delicacies within walking distance. I recommend the duck meat noodles, and the stir-fried duck blood is a must-order – a delicious sweet and sour treat! The staff is also very friendly. I thought the hotel would be busy during the first weekend of summer vacation, but when I arrived around 2 PM, they told me I could leave my luggage and they would notify me when the room was ready. I received a call around 2:30 PM while I was still eating, letting me know I could check into the room. I booked the cheapest room without an exterior window, but it actually had a floor-to-ceiling window, just facing the interior courtyard. The bed in the room was super large! A highlight of the hotel is the children's playroom, which is really suitable for kids – they went wild! And the playroom is super beautiful and great for taking pictures! Having a swimming pool at this price point is really great, but unfortunately, the pool was too hot during the day. The temperature was perfect for swimming in the evening! I slept in too late and missed breakfast, so I can't comment on what breakfast was like. Overall, the price is commensurate with the room rate, and it's a hotel I would visit again!

The family room was spacious for three people, the beds were comfortable, and the sauna facilities were complete (cold and hot pools, steam oven). The high floor offered a good view. It's about a 10-minute walk from FE'21 Mega. The only drawback was the limited number of TV channels. Overall, it's worth recommending.

From the price point of view, it is quite cost-effective for travelers with limited budget. The room is small, but it is close to the train station and convenient for transportation. It is enough for just needing a place to sleep. However, what impressed me most was the design of the bathroom. Because the shower area was stuck to the stairs, I really couldn't stand straight when taking a shower.

The front desk staff provided excellent service. I had some questions because I needed to go to the airport in the early morning, and the staff discussed them with me very patiently. The hotel can also arrange airport transfers. The room was small, tidy, and comfortable. The only thing I found was that the step in the bathroom was a bit high, which was inconvenient. Overall, it was great.