It is about 13 km from TaiChung International Airport, about 25 minutes drive from TaiChung Railway Station and High Speed Rail, and a walking distance to the busy FengJia night market; with plenty of shops and eateries restaurants.

Breakfast is acceptable 

Taxi fare from Taichung airport is around TWD400~450.

we took a coach freego in Taoyan airport (NT 240 per person - 2hr) to reach Qingshui station .

During the first time, boyfriend and I took a coach from Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Chao Ma bus stop which took about 2 hours plus (this will allow you to save some money from taking the HSR!).

After a long day in Taichung (early morning from airport and to various attractions and finally check in hotel at night), we were quite pleased with smooth and fast check in.

We took bus from Taoyuan Airport to Chaoma.

In terms of transportation It takes about NTD350-400 to get from the airport to the hotel and it's within NTD200 to get to most other places within Taichung city.

But please,  Beacon, please really do consider upgrading the lousy lifts!

Lastly looking for the hotel entrance can be a little hard, cause it’s a small front and the lobby is at the top floor with 2 elevator servicing the hotel.

The only downside is that the lift is probably abit too small.

the entrance is small, if you are carrying luggages from your travel, expect no one to help you out in the hotel entrance since you will only see an elevator, you have to go a few floors up to go to the hotel lobby to check in and check out.

Hotel can consider to improve on this so as to help to alleviate the lift load.

On the day we checked out, they were performing elevator servicing around 8am, so the elevators could not be used then.

Also, the ground floor lift lobby is very small as check in and out are at level 12.

This is a boon and a pain as usually your taxi or bus will not be able to stop in front of the hotel and you gotta drag your luggage some distance to get to the hotel
Lobby on the 12th floor and concierge service on the 1st which sounds okay except there isnt usually anyone manning the concierge desk on the 1st 
Lifts are slow and small and there is only 2 of them so getting anywhere in the hotel is a hassle
Room was average.

Allow more time for checkout as there are only 2 lifts to service all the guests.

Lifts are just too slow n got to be very patient

this may take a long time to wait for the elevator.

However, the Lift were not enough to accommodate the rush hour in the morning.

So need to factor a little time more waiting for lift.

I very lost n clueless on how to use the phone to control the light thou.. 
- wifi is not workable for me despite follow instruction to enter password and etc.. 
- need to use the card to press the lift.. both card with hubby.. end up I'm stuck inside the lift

But generally still loving it will definitely come back if have the chance. !

only bad pts, is the lift got to wait qutie awhile if fully booked.

The disadvantage will be that there are only two lifts serving the entire hotel which might get too busy during morning as well as checking in and out timing.

The Not So Positives:
There are only 2 lifts serving the hotel.

Unpleasant smell coming out from the stairway at level 5 as it's just next to the lift area.

Lastly, the noise from the corridor was horrible and you will be waken up by the other's conversation or opening of room doors.

But there are a lot of tourists group,  which make the morning very noisy.

and their attitude is just "nothing i can do" "nothing more i can provide"

oh, also we can hear people walking and talking along our cooridoor.

but as a twin was quiet small for two people and nowhere to put luggage.

remember to check  your door is closed cause it is not fully automated and I think they should improve on  the sound proof.

The ride to the HSR and TRA should be about 10 minutes or 250-300NT, depending on traffic conditions.

Even night market just downstairs, I didn't hear a very loud noise/music from my room (we were at 6th floor).

At night, down stair of the hotel is crowded and noisy.

In addition, when sign is "on" the bell should not be triggered even when it's pressed
- improve sound proofing of the rooms

個人小建議
- 安裝請勿打擾牌，同時門鈴也不該響
- 對房間的隔音做出適當的改善

other minor bad point is it's close to town so a bit noisy especially at night.

we had to lug our luggage across street as the cab cannot drop us directly in front of hotel due to traffic direction .

Maybe a bit noisy  at night, since  the city sleeps  late.

- Rooms are not really that soundproof, so you could hear the next door if they raise their voices.

However, journey can take between 45-60 mins depending on traffic.

The rooms are from the 5th through the 11 floors, so you are isolated from the street noise below.

Two tv provided, adults watching tv without disturbing the kids at night.

The room is clean and big and the beds were huge too.

The room is clean and the toilet is pleasant.

Room was very clean, updated and in working condition.

There is information in English and the room is clean and comfortable

In addition, we are very satisfied with the prompt check-in and check-out processes, cleanliness of our room (family suite), and the complimentary breakfast served.

As I mentioned before, the location of this hotel is excellent (right in Feng Jia night market) and rooms were clean and beds were comfortable.

My favorite hotel when go to Taichung,, clean room ,and comfortable bed  and good service, and delicious buffets breakfast, and near the fung chia night market and so many food stall .

Room is clean & big (was upgraded to a bigger room), breakfast have good spread.

The rooms are clean and comfortable and value for money.

Friendly staff, clean rooms, easy to locate.

The rooms are clean and tidy with bathroom been quite big, and all the toiletries are available.

The room are clean & big, enough space for 3 big luggage and kid running around.

The hotel is clean and the room is spacious.

Location : Food and shopping - best of both worlds - 5/5
Reception : a breeze - 5/5
Room : decent and clean - 3/5
Toilet : decent.

We were given a complimentary room upgrade by the friendly staff.

Though I wasn’t able to get the names of the staff, I think the customer service was really really genuine and good.

I was very impressed with one of the hotel staff (the girl wearing specs).

If you are a foodie, ask the hotel reception for their food map.

Overall, hotel is very accommodating and provide my request of baby amenities like baby bed & baby bath tub.

We wish to congratulate Taichung Feng Chia Beacon Hotel for maintaining its good quality service and high standards.

All toiletries provided- toilet is clean and clean towels provided.

Hotel is clean and the staff have been very friendly n helpful.

All you read about the location of the hotel is genuine.

the hotel is located at a busy junction, not easy to spot and the reception is at 12th floor.

The reception is at top floor and it offers complimentary breakfast for guests.

Housekeeping is clean and their service staffs are friendly

Location and the price make sense if one want to walk night market in Fengjia.

Toiletries were provided (including toothbrush, etc)
Staff: Friendly, detailed in explaining everything to us
Price: value for money
 Highly recommend for those who look to stay around Fengjia.

Beacon Hotel

elevator

quietness

staff

airport

qingshui-station

Walking distance to Yizhong Night Market and also other eateries.

Restarants, night market, shops, convenience stores and ATMs all within 3 to 8 minute walk.

Taichung Park is just a short walk away, a good night market as well.

Room was very clean and it would be good if they can display the tag stating reusing of towels for 2nd day.Location is near night market and shopping area.

Lai Lai has a nice location since it is near the night market and Chungyo Department Store where there are lots of food choices.

but it is very near a night market with plenty of good food options!

There was a small night market across the hotel.

There is a night market just across the street.

Nice Staff, Fast Services, Great Service, Room is Large and Spacious, Modern and also Clean, Closed to Famous Night Market.

There are so much food available in the night market and in the basement of the department store there is a supermarket and a food court.

2 or 3 streets of markets as the hotel is right next to a university so there is a lot of shops selling to the young people.

Zhong Yi night market and shops just across the road.

Opposite a night market and there are malls around.

Next to many shopping areas including Yi Zhong night market.

Directly opposite a night market and between shopping Malls.

It is very close to a great night market.

The hotel is located at a bustling shopping street and a night market is just 5-10mins away.

Very nice location accessible to mall, night market and many nice local food.

The room is always clean and they provide lots of bottled water.

The staff is friendly, the room was clean and the breakfast was plenty sufficient to send us on our way the next morning.

The rooms were clean and breakfast buffet was very good.

The location is convenient, and the rooms are clean and well-appointed.

Hotel room is clean and nice -- the lobby also provides free snacks and drinks which is a nice touch.

The hotel room was clean, comfortable and modern, reception staff were helpful and polite.

The room was clean , bed was comfortable .

near to 'happening' street shopping.. food.. spacious and clean room.

The rooms are clean, and the breakfast buffet and café are simply outstanding.

The hotel interior and room are clean, night market and bus services to various popular city areas are very assessable, the world gym is included for hotel guests to visit foc and lastly, a simple lounge bites n beverages r available 24hrs.

And the staff is very friendly, room is tidy and clean!

Super friendly staff members, amazing hospitality, clean rooms, comfortable beds nothing to complain about.

room is clean & tidy & housekeepers are friendly too.

I commanded the most about the cleanliness of the room, thats what I care the most.

The rooms are clean and big with free wifi.

The rooms were clean and have good wifi signals in room.

There is a saturday morning jade market across from the Taichung Park and also many other things to see and do in this area.

About 15 minutes' stroll to Taichung park, and a further 5 minutes to TaichungTrain station (not the HSR station), Miyahara confectionery, 4th Credit Cooperative ice cream parlour and several nearby attractions.

Close to Taichung Park, my husband went running there.

Location:
It is convenient where we could easily look out for eateries around, nearest Chun Shui Tang Teahouse, ChungYo Shopping Mall, Taichung Park and Yizhong Jie that are within short walking distance.

An easy walking trip as it is just around the block.

We walked across the road to the night market and a department store is about 3 minutes walk from the hotel.

The location was very central, about 15 minutes walk to the train station and the famous shop converted from an eye hospital.

The night market is just a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Location is good, just walk across street, there's night market, bookshop, convenient stores.

but I never skip the hotel breakfast at the Lai Lai, which is a 5-minute walk north to the giant Chung-Yo mall, and literally across the street from a wonderful and extensive night market.

Chung Yo Dept store is about 10 min walk down the road, a large dept store,

If you need a mall with a supermarket, there is 1 within a 5-minute walk.

Thanks to the hotel's walking map - I could easily familiarise myself with the eateries available in just minutes of time.

About shopping - I realised the shops around the vicinity open late and closed late (11am - 12 am), Lai Lai hotel is only 5 mins walk to a 2 blocks x 15 stories department store and night markets, cant ask for more if you keen to shop a bit.

The room was spacious, clean and very modern and the bed was extremely comfortable, I even walked barefoot on the carpet, it looked almost brand new, there were also fresh slippers in the closet to use .

but I have never stayed in a hotel where the room did not have a window.

I booked a room with view, not sure how it will be a room without window.

The only problem is there is no window in the room hence we are having trouble with knowing when is day & night when we're in the room (you may ask for a room with windows).

Cleanliness, Room & Service:
Our preference is a deluxe room without window.

Lai Lai Hotel

window

market access

walk

taichung-park

however there are several rooms that smell of cigarette smoke, either from previous occupants or when neighbor room is smoking and the smoke seeps into your room through the toilet vent.

one suggestion is that it would be quicker if they change the key card swipe for the elevator access into sensor activated, it would save a lot of time for many guests who couldn't get it right and managed to swipe their key cards many times.

though and there's no bathtub which is ok since i'm not a fan.

but I really doubt the exception exist for HIX brand, it's really dispointing me as an IHG fans and platinum member.

When we got there it was still around 30 something degrees and even the foyer had no aircon

The elevators had no vent it was exposed outside building with three sided glasses.

The air conditioning is very noise and temperature is out of control .

However , ac in the room is not cool , we are unable to adjust the temperature

The cold penetrate thru the glass and made the room freezing.

Amenities such as Tea, Coffee, Bottled Water, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Towels, Toothbrush were provided in-room

They didn’t explain to me at all when checking about the amenities choices at their counter which are not offered in the room, and when I asked for a sewing kit, I needed to go downstairs to fetch it at the reception counter.

The opaque bathroom glass wall is really useless in my opinion - serve no function.

Speaking of "views", other reviewers have commented on the shower so I won't.

There were a couple of areas which caused inconvenience: as the bathroom was using opague glass, it would be inconvenient if you stay with friend instead of couple or family.

One thing to note, the shower is enclosed by opaque glass and can be seen in the room.

I don't know if this hotel was under the pressure to recruit new IHG Memership or any other reason.

The water pressure of bathroom was still very strong.

They might get an eyeful when passing by or entering the bathroom when you're showering.

One word of caution, the washroom was enclosed by opaque glass and a silhouette of you taking shower would show in the room.

The bathroom have complete set of towels, shampoo and body wash is also provided.

In other words, if you are in the room and someone is showering, you would see his/her silhouette!

Upon investigation, realized the smoke is coming from the washroom area, meaning some bloke was probably enjoying itself in the same area on the upper, lower floors or the next room to mine.

The bathrooms have glass panels which make it sort of "see through".

The only thing I would mention, is that in the bathroom, the door doubles as a shower door and a bathroom door.

The bathroom was separated by a milky-glass wall.

Minor drawbacks include 1) lack of variations for the breakfast which was included in the room rate (as selections were basically the same for our 4-night stay)  and 2) the semi transparent glass of the toilet, which was problematic as I was unable to shower with friends' presence inside the room.

Free shuttle service is available from Taichung HSR that alighted us at the Taichung Park Bus Stop which was a 5-10min walk away.

Checked with the front desk for the timetable of bus 302 from the Taichung Park to the airport, she told me that it might take up to 2-3 hours even after the busy hours in the morning.

There are many bus stop around, you can take that to go anywhere,,,,,,,,,

2 minutes'walk from the bus stop that connects you from Tai Chung HSR.

Bus stops are only adjacent to the hotel.

Located right opposite to the Taichung park and  near bus terminal to other tourist attractions around Taichung county, it’s a good choice for travelers indeed.

I was at this hotel for 3 nights and my review as follows:

1) Location:
It is right opposite Taichung Park, the shuttle bus service from Taichung HSR will stop at the park just opposite the hotel.

Direct bus to sun moon lake right next door.

but we mostly used the bus system which works well.

The best thing was that the bus terminus of this 302 was just half a street away from hotel.

Nearest park is nice place to take a brisk walk
Hotel is just beside the bus stand so good option for going out different place.

They were supremely helpful in answering our questions about public transport and buses.

Location wise, this was a short walk to the bus terminal and train station.

Suggest provide a shuttle mini bus from taichung HST to the hotel.

I stayed at Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park 1 night 1 QUEEN BED PARK VIEW NONSMOKING Upgrade 1 step for Platinum member with 1 drink.This is location can used Shattle bus form HSR taichung staion(Free!!!)

The train station (Taiwan Rail) is around 10 minutes walking distance and the bus stop to the High Speed Rail Station is nearby to this hotel apart from taxi services.

The location couldn't have been better, only 1 minute walk away from the bus terminus, with buses to many places in the area (Puli, Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing, and more).

right next to the hotel is Nantou bus which you can take bus to go to Sunmoon lake.

The reception desk has a pamphlet from the centre with the timings for the above buses.

Not only that he and his colleagues help us to find the best ways to take buses and move around the city and travel to tourist attractions.

The shower is a glass wall though, so if make sure your friend / roommate won't peek when you are in the shower!!

My only issue is that the wall of the bathroom is frosted glass and you can almost see what the other person is doing while bathing.

While the room was nice, the bathroom was a little weird: it's only separated from the room by a frosted glass wall.

It is also cold because the entire front of wall of the room is just a glass panel.

however, we could enjoy park view just walked out the room and only couple steps from a seating corner with floor-to-ceiling window to view the park.

身為至悅精英會員，住了這麼多次，這次這間智選假日酒店終於幫我升到景觀房了。起床就能看到美好景致，確實是個不錯的早晨。前檯服務仍舊不錯，早餐廳的服務似乎也略有提升。不過房務人員一大早就敲門想要進來清潔，這部份實在不理想。

As a Spire Élite member, I finally got an upgrade to a room with a great view from this not-so-generous Holiday Inn Express this time.

Room was spacious and we were given the one on 12th floor which provided a good view.

First stay was being upgraded to a corner room,

Room perfect well maintained and cleaned daily.

The room is spacious and comes with everything we needed.

I wrote to the hotel asking them to treat the room to prevent it happening to the next guest.

nice Room, nice location, nice staff, nice breakfast.

We enjoyed staying in our room after a day of visit.

Hotel Location is in city center, booked 2 rooms they kindly gave us park view rooms. hotel amenity is fine(instant noodle and 2 sun cake..they are yummy!)

The t almost canceled this hotel reservation because it sent an email mentioned the restaurant is being renovated, breakfast will be delivered to the room.

If you get lake side room, view is excellent!

Hotel room is not big yet acceptable as compared with the price.

The rooms are nice, clean and spacious (especially in Asian standards).

The internet is excellent with a hardwire connection in every room.

The hotel was modern, calm and very clean.The rooms were clean as well, comfortable and well arranged.

The room itself is clean and space is good for two people with big luggage, with comfortable bed, sofa and a long shape table, TV is small with not so great image/sound quality.

Room are clean, front desk very friendly.

The room was clean and bright with pleasant view from the window.

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