Retro Kaohsiung

It's nice that the room is spacious, but you really get what you pay for. After taking just one bath in the tub, blue mold started growing lol. There are also a lot of mold stains in the room.

The price was reasonable, and the room was spacious and comfortable. There was plenty of space to fully open my suitcase and leave it open! It was also convenient being close to the MRT station and a supermarket.

The room was quite spacious, but the location really wasn't as good as others claimed. Getting around was genuinely inconvenient, and it was quite a walk to the subway station. Even getting to Lao Jiang Black Tea Milk required a long trek. While the price was cheap, the soundproofing was absolutely dreadful. The constant traffic noise all night long – was it an issue with the room assignment? I couldn't get any sleep at all. I honestly don't understand why some people gave it good reviews. I'd rather spend more money and stay somewhere else. I'll never trust other people's reviews again. During check-in, the female front desk staff member was incredibly rude! But she had a completely different demeanor with male guests. She insisted bottled water was provided in the room, when there wasn't any! There was only a water dispenser in the hallway and in the lobby on the first floor, so you had to bring your own bottle. The male front desk staff member who handled check-out the next day, however, had a very good attitude.

The overall environment is great, and the front desk service is excellent. It's very close to the MRT station, about a 5-10 minute walk. The only downside is that the air conditioning fan is a bit noisy.

The room was very clean, but it was a shame there were no slippers provided for the room.

The hotel is surrounded by many restaurants and breakfast shops. The front desk staff are friendly. It's clear the rooms are renovated from an old hotel, but the sofa had a large, visible stain that made me not want to sit on it. The headboard cushions were very old and felt like they had a lot of dust mites, which caused my body and face to itch and gave me allergies, leading to poor sleep. Even though the price was cheap, I won't be staying here again.

First off, the location is absolutely fantastic! It's super close to the station and the night market, so finding food was never an issue. There are tons of great restaurants nearby. The hotel itself is older, but it's very practical. They have laundry facilities, a microwave, and water dispensers on every floor – which is super convenient! Just be aware that room amenities are pretty much non-existent. You'll only find shampoo and soap... I really wished for slippers (I finally got them on the second day) and a bathrobe. This was different from what was advertised. I saw multiple comments and photos from other guests who booked the same room type mentioning complimentary juices and snacks in their rooms, but there was no such service for me. Even the directory stated that snacks were free, but only bottled water and tea bags were provided, which was disappointing. The worst part was the ceiling in the room – it was covered in mold due to humidity! There was also a massive infestation of drain flies in the bathroom, and I seriously considered asking for a room change. The shower pressure was a bit weak. My expectations were high, so it's a shame that apart from the location, there were so many negatives with this hotel. The coffee machine in the lobby was also out of order the entire time.