Hej Taipei is a place that has captivated the hearts of many travelers, offering a unique blend of comfort, style, and cultural immersion. Based on user reviews, it stands out as a notable option for those seeking an unforgettable stay in the city.
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Safety index
78 out of 100
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Hej Taipei
8.3
(2,080 ratings)
Taipei, Taiwan -
Nearby Zhongxiao Road
910 m Taipei Arena
1.26 km Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Cleanliness
Location
Breakfast
- Vibrant Location: Situated in an energetic area, bustling with life and close to several attractions.
- Exceptional Cleanliness: High standards of cleanliness throughout the hotel, ensuring a pleasant stay.
- Friendly Staff: The staff are known for their warmth and helpfulness, making guests feel at home.
- Comfortable Rooms: Rooms are praised for their comfort, offering a serene retreat after a day of exploring.
- Value for Money: Guests feel they get great value for the price, with quality amenities and services.
Area for improvement
- Limited Dining Options: Few on-site dining choices, compelling guests to explore outside for meals.
- Noisy Surroundings: The vibrant locale can sometimes translate to noise disturbance, particularly at night.
- Small Room Sizes: Some guests find the rooms to be on the smaller side, impacting comfort for those with a lot of luggage.
- Slow Internet Connection: Reports of inconsistent or slow Wi-Fi connection in some parts of the hotel.
- Limited Parking Space: Limited parking availability can be a challenge for guests traveling with a vehicle.
Amenities
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Restaurant
Business services
24/7 front desk
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Total 2,080 Reviews
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1,632 Reviews
8.3 / 10
expedia
448 Reviews
8.4 / 10
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Summary: Clean, affordable budget hotel in a great location, but with some inconveniences that will likely not make me return . Review: I stayed at Hej for 5 nights, and am visiting for family and business. I stayed here before sometime ago in 2018 or 2019 and had a pleasant stay, and the location was great. So I decided to give it another shot. I got a windowless room, which I'm ok with (I'm not claustrophoic). Room is pretty basic, but is generally clean which I liked (for the price). I saw them using sticky rolling cleaners for the floors, which helps my OCD-ness on dust. Not very soundproof (can hear doors closing in hallway), but I'm not a picky sleeper when it comes to noise. Unfortunately, there were some problems with my stay, due to two reasons: :::Slow internet speed::: It varied wildly during my stay. And since I was remote working, this was quite a headache especially when I had video calls. Sometimes it would be good, but most of the time the speed clocked as low as 0.41mbps download rate, which is difficult to work with. :::Not enough cleaning staff::: When housekeeping staff cleaned by room, they were able to turn it around quickly. But due to the sheer numbers of rooms, the time window of them getting to your room can vary. Many times, I left the room at 11am, and my room would not be done till around 3-4pm. Please keep in mind, I see that the housekeeping staff is working very hard/fast. So perhaps consider a system or more cleaning staff to help make it more efficient. But if you're patient, there is an outside area with some small snacks and beverages to help you wait it out. In conclusion, this is a budget hotel, so you can't expect 4 or 5 star facilities or service. But if wifi is unstable, it's not super friendly to business travelers like me. I would give Hej another shot, since I come back every 2-3 months, but at least the wifi stability needs to be addressed as a basic requirement.
Hej Hotel is located on the 7th floor of a building. It is just 3 stops away from Taipei main station. Nearest station is Zhongxiao Fuxing along the Bannan line (Blue line) with the exit to the metro station just located in front of the hotel building (Exit 11). Check-in was fast and the receptionist were helpful. We chose a Business room with windows. Our room had two large floor to ceiling windows & was considered spacious with enough room for me and my friend to comfortably open both our luggage without feeling cramped. Clean and modern room with nice & cool air conditioning and fast wifi. The TV had many channels both local and international. The bathroom was large with a bathtub. Only thing was the floor was wet and a little slippery after every shower as the water would splash out. And our washbasin was located within the hotel room but just outside the bathroom. Also there wasn’t a cupboard for our clothes. Only a few hangers to hang your clothes. ||Daily Breakfast was included and consisted of bread, pastries, ham & cheese, milk, juice, fruits and also local Taiwanese porridge. It was served at the lobby area. There was also sweets, biscuits, tidbits, coffee/tea/cola available at the reception area after breakfast hours. ||There is a security guard at the first floor lift lobby of the building even until late at night so we felt safe coming back late. ||If you’re carrying heavy luggage, you can go to Exit 14 of Zhongxiao Fuxing station which has an escalator. Once you reach the street level, walk to your right (don’t need to cross the road). After walking past CosMed, Carrefour supermarket and McDonald’s, you will see the entrance of Hej Hotel around one block later. Less than 5 minutes walk. Exit 11 is much nearer directly in front of the hotel but has lots of stairs. Overall we stayed for 5 nights and had a pleasant stay here. Plus point was the proximity to the metro station.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 40
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 2018
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
6Download
143Upload
64Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
93 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
86 out of 100
Very Safe
Taipei safety index
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
78 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
64
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
72
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
57
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
93
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
83
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Minimal
An average rating of the crime categories
16 out of 100
Property crime severity
Minimal
18
Mugging or robbery 10/100
Car theft 13/100
Car break-ins 14/100
Home break-ins 13/100
Violent crime severity
Minimal
11
Physical attacks 13/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 9/100
Other crime severity
Minimal
10
Insult or harassment in public 15/100
Corruption or bribery 34/100
Drug problem 22/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.7 - $1.5
Coffee
$1.5 - $5.3
Beer 0.5L
$1 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$2.9 - $8.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.4 - $1.2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.5 - $0.9
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$21.9 - $58.4
Bottle of mid-range wine
$7.3 - $29.2
McMeal at McDonalds
$4.1 - $5.8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.7 - $1.8
Public transport, monthly pass
$35 - $37.3
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.9 - $1
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10.2 - $35
Fitness club, monthly fee
$23.3 - $58.4
Weather In Taipei
Precipitation In Taipei
Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.519
PM1028
46
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome