first i must say that this is not an hostel. its a lovehotel/ hourhotel. but dont be afraid. the staff is helpfull, the rooms are big, and the price very low in the week. I would stay there againfirst i must say that this is not an hostel. its a lovehotel/ hourhotel. but dont be afraid. the staff is helpfull, the rooms are big, and the price very low in the week. I would stay there again...Close

mscheibmayer5004, Germany | Couple 18-24 | 20th November 2009

i suggest that the staff would try to learn english language. if they intend to cater to other nationalities other than chinese people.also, the direction going to the hotel could still be improve. by putting in, turn left after you get out from the mrt, etc. i also wish they have a toilet at the lobby area so client dont have to go toa room just to pee.otherwise, the serivce of the hotel is just fine considering the fee is not that much. you get what you paid for.i suggest that the staff would try to learn english language. if they intend to cater to other nationalities other than chinese people.also, the direction going to the hotel could still be improve. by putting in, turn left after you get out from the mrt, etc. i also wish they have a toilet at the lobby area so client dont have to go toa room just to pee.otherwise, the serivce of the hotel is just fine considering the fee is not that much. you get what you paid for....Close

ferecto1231, Philippines | Female 41+ | 05th November 2009

The room is spacious and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful. It's conveniently located near the MRT. Will stay there again.The room is spacious and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful. It's conveniently located near the MRT. Will stay there again....Close

rhythmsg303, Singapore | Female 31-40 | 15th October 2009

Very conveniently located within 3 - 5 minutes walking distance from Houyi MRT. It is one of the best budget hotels I've ever stayed. Definitely would not mind staying here again in future! :) Very conveniently located within 3 - 5 minutes walking distance from Houyi MRT. It is one of the best budget hotels I've ever stayed. Definitely would not mind staying here again in future! :) ...Close

sonarflick7273, Malaysia | Male 25-30 | 04th September 2009

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I think that value for money this hostel is a good deal. The staff, espacially the man who was there when we arrived really tried to do his best to reply to our question in english. The bike that we can rent for free is a good idea to discover the city and the love river. The only thing was that our room was super noisy because we were below the big machine for the air con so with the echoe it was difficult to sleep. Anyway beside that we enjoyed our stayI think that value for money this hostel is a good deal. The staff, espacially the man who was there when we arrived really tried to do his best to reply to our question in english. The bike that we can rent for free is a good idea to discover the city and the love river. The only thing was that our room was super noisy because we were below the big machine for the air con so with the echoe it was difficult to sleep. Anyway beside that we enjoyed our stay...Close

odelobel1076, France | Female 31-40 | 27th July 2009

Good price. Nice hotel. Staff are helpful and the room is huge. It is a good place to stay. Good price. Nice hotel. Staff are helpful and the room is huge. It is a good place to stay. ...Close

dennistelrooy2609, Hong Kong | Male 18-24 | 02nd July 2009

The hotel didn't look presentable, with weird mixture of colors filling on the walls. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. The help desk wasn't at all helpful. All he could recommend was to take cab which wasn't economical as Kao Hsiung already has mrt. The hotel didn't look presentable, with weird mixture of colors filling on the walls. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. The help desk wasn't at all helpful. All he could recommend was to take cab which wasn't economical as Kao Hsiung already has mrt. ...Close

se7en982948213259, Singapore | Female 18-24 | 19th June 2009

Desk staff did not take message from our friends when we were out . Need better training Desk staff did not take message from our friends when we were out . Need better training ...Close

andrewtseung7416, New Zealand | Male 41+ | 12th June 2009