Totoro E. T.
Google
One thing you have to know about this hotel is that during the hot summer days or during hot days with 85 degrees or higher, their Central air conditioning system cannot keep up with the hot weather. Hotel temperature will be in the 80 degrees to 90 degrees range. Even during the evening your room could be in the '80s or higher depends on how hot the day was. You can't really open the windows because outside air is probably hotter than your room. The fan helps but not really.
So if your type of person that hates hot room this is not the hotel for you.
Another thing is that their Wi-Fi is not very stable in the evening and night, because when all the guests return. Their Wi-Fi can't handle the volume of data. I am pretty sure they are still using the old Wi-Fi set up, pre-5G
This place is a hidden gem considered it's location that is facing the Daan Park.
In Europe, this hotel will be considered boutique hotel. Google definition of boutique hotel is at the end of this review.
They are getting very popular especially due to their price point.
If you'd like to stay here you might want to reserve it as soon as you can because it is a small hotel.
They have less than 100 rooms available and only two type of rooms to choose from.
It is also close to Taipei MRT entrance and very close to bus stations that include many major bus routes. Those bus stop are just step away from the hotel.
This place was originally designed for a romantic getaway within bustling City of Taipei. That's why you see all those detail of Crown moldings and expensive wood paneling and art decorations.
They even have fresh cut flowers throughout the public area of the hotel. You only find this type of fresh cut flower at the five star hotels which will cost you five time the cost of this one. Why this hotel cost less, it is because their marketing strategy, too old fashioned thinking. But it is great for us.
If you are in the real estate business or construction business, You can tell this hotel cost a lot of money to built, just look at the details on all the tiles in the bathrooms and everything else.
Some people might felt the hotel it's dated but if you like old world charm this is the hotel you want to stay in. It is much better than those high price hotel with boring decoration and nothing to enjoy seeing while walking down the hallway.
The room are considered bigger than typical two-person room, but due to lack of room selection that if you have a large family, You need to book at least two rooms to accommodate everyone.
The best part is that they have free laundry facility that you could do it yourself.
And the most important thing is that they have a garage where you could park your car for free or your friends or family's car when they come and visit you.
Google definition of boutique hotel:
A boutique hotel is a small, stylish, and independently owned hotel that offers a personalized experience to its guests:
Size: Boutique hotels are usually smaller than chain hotels, with fewer than 100 rooms
Design: Boutique hotels have a distinct character and intentional design and decor
Location: Boutique hotels are often located in fashionable urban areas, such as city centers or downtown retail districts
