Inn Cube - Taipei Main Station
This property is a practical choice for budget-conscious solo travelers seeking a private room and unparalleled access to Taipei's main transport hub, provided they can overlook some cleanliness and noise issues.
Inn Cube - Taipei Main Station offers compact, private rooms directly adjacent to Taipei Main Station, making it an exceptionally convenient base for exploring the city or for transit. While rooms are small, often challenging for large luggage, they provide a comfortable bed for a night's sleep. The property features a 24/7 reception and a rooftop lounge, though it's noted for a quiet, non-social atmosphere. Guests appreciate the value for money, but should be aware of reports regarding thin walls and inconsistent cleanliness in shared facilities.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station25 m1 min walk
- 74 m1 min walk
- Station89 m1 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,729 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Guests frequently report poor soundproofing, with thin walls allowing noise from outside the room and other doors to be heard.
“The room was not much soundproof.”
“Not great sound proofing, you could hear other doors open/close. The fan in my room was also a bit noisy”
“thin wall.you can hear everything outside the room.”
Pod comfort
Rooms are consistently described as small or tiny, often making it difficult to open luggage, but many guests found them comfortable enough for sleeping. Some rooms include a bunk bed, with the upper bunk usable for storage.
“room was small, but served needs for a night's sleep.”
“The room was very comfortable and there was free water”
“Just be mindful that the room is really small. I had 1 big suitcase and one small and I could only open one at a time. Placing the in the room will leave you enough space just to sit and climb up the bed.”
Privacy
The property offers private rooms, which guests appreciate for the personal space they provide, despite their small size.
“A comfortable bed to sleep in in a small private room.”
“Very nice to have your own room.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with some guests finding rooms clean while others report questionable cleanliness, particularly in shared showers which were described as smelly and moldy. There was also a concerning report of pests in common areas.
“Cleanliness - a guest forgot to clean after himself/herself”
“Cleanliness is questionable.”
“Room was clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a point of concern, with reports of them being smelly, moldy, and not adequately cleaned. Some rooms have private baths, but these are described as old-fashioned where the entire bathroom gets wet during a shower. There may also be a limited number of facilities per floor.
“I paid for a private bath. It’s old school where the whole bathroom gets soaked during a shower.”
“The showers were a little smelly, moldy and not cleaned good enough. They need some maintenance and work.”
“Only one public restroom and shower on my floor.”
Luggage storage
Rooms are too small to comfortably open large suitcases, with some guests using an upper bunk for storage. Luggage storage in the lobby is available but without receipts, which may be a concern for some.
“I had 1 big suitcase and one small and I could only open one at a time. Placing the in the room will leave you enough space just to sit and climb up the bed.”
“The rooms are super small, but if you book the double bed w the bunk, you can use the upper single bunk for your stuff.”
“My single room with upper bed was really tiny (couldn’t open my suitcase and walk around at the same time)”
Staff & check-in
Staff service is generally described as professional and helpful, with 24/7 reception and flexibility for late check-ins. However, some guests found staff to be unfriendly or a bit rude.
“The staff were not friendly, but they were professional and helpful.”
“being able to check in the morning after was appreciated very much.”
“There’s a 24/7 reception which is convenient if you need anything (I arrive at 3 AM and had no problems with checking-in).”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being directly adjacent to Taipei Main Station (M8 exit) and offering immediate access to public transport, food stalls, and convenience stores. This makes it highly convenient for travelers.
“The location of the hotel was awesome. It is literally just outside the train station exit. There's so many local food stalls just across the street.”
“Near train station”
“Great location”
Wifi & working
Wifi quality receives conflicting feedback, with one guest finding it good and another reporting it as poor.
“The WiFi was good.”
“poor WIFI”
Atmosphere
The property is not considered social, with guests noting a lack of hostel atmosphere despite the presence of a rooftop lounge that could be used for socializing.
“It’s not a social property at all, but it is very quiet.”
“Definitely not a 'hostel atmosphere', at least not when I was there. There is a nice rooftop which could be a place for socializing, but I never saw anyone hang out there.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate Inn Cube as offering good value for money, especially considering its prime location and the provision of private rooms, despite their small size.
“The price is also worth it for what you get.”
“Great value for money thank you 🙌🏼”
“Good value for money”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- questionable cleanliness in shared bathrooms
- very small rooms with limited luggage space
- not a social atmosphere
- potential for pests in common areas
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