Holiday Inn Express Chiayi by IHG

The king size bed and space arrangement

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New, clean, staff great!

A short walk from the train station just make sure you checkout the process for using the overpass bridge from the station. Breakfasts had a good selection, constantly refreshed and we were always seated as soon as we arrived. Staff were welcoming and helpful and our room was a good size unlike other Holiday Inn Express Hotels we have stayed in. Free coffee and soft serve icecream in the spacious foyer/lounge area was an unexpected bonus.

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We spent two nights here, with one night in between for a visit to Alishan. Both times we had standard rooms with king-size beds on one of the upper floors, and they were spotlessly clean. The staff at the front desk were professional, extremely friendly, and spoke good English. They allowed us to store our main luggage for the day in between. The hotel is located directly west behind the train station. There are fewer restaurants in this area than on the east side of the tracks. The hotel itself offers a breakfast buffet but no other meals. However, this wasn't a problem, as there's an excellent hot pot restaurant, the Tachikawa Golden Pot, just 50 meters away and across the street. We really enjoyed it, and it was always packed. A picture of it is attached.

The rooms were functionally furnished, except for one massage chair. This chair was heavy, too small, uncomfortable, and simply got in the way. The rooms would have been better without this bulky gadget.