Palmer Hotel - Taichung

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Palmer Hotel - Taichung
$$$$
Overall Score
Great · 3205 reviews
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Value for money8.7
Lowest Rated
Paid WiFi7.7
Breakfast6.9
Who stays here
Families44%
Groups25%
Couples16%
Solo15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 3205 reviews
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Value for money8.7
Lowest Rated
Paid WiFi7.7
Breakfast6.9
Who stays here
Families44%
Groups25%
Couples16%
Solo15%

Walk out the door to direct buses for Sun Moon Lake and Cingjing Farm-no tour required.

Location & Transportation

Palmer Hotel Taichung positions guests directly at the gateway to central Taiwan. The Gancheng Bus Station-a 2-minute walk away-runs direct services to Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing Farm, Xitou, and Taipei, while the Taichung Railway Station is 5 minutes on foot. Showtime LIVE Taichung, Sunshine Plaza OUTLET, Miyahara, and Yizhong Street are all within a 15-minute walk, and the high-speed rail station is a 30-minute drive.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at Palmer Hotel include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a refrigerator, bottled water, and tea and instant coffee. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a shower. Wheelchair-accessible units feature grab rails and a lower bathroom sink. The property provides family rooms, a lift, daily housekeeping, a guest laundry area, and a trouser press. Grocery deliveries are accepted at the front desk.

Dining & Services

Breakfast is included in the room rate. The on-site restaurant serves a buffet that rotates its main dishes every morning, with congee, rice, vegetables, meat dishes, bread, coffee, and juice-plus vegetarian choices. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage, safe deposit boxes, and concierge assistance. Staff are fluent in English, Chinese, and other languages. High-speed wireless internet is free throughout public areas, and fax and photocopying services are available for business needs.

Guest Services & Safety

Palmer Hotel reviews consistently highlight the free luggage storage for early arrivals and the helpfulness of the front desk staff. The property uses key card access, CCTV in common areas and outside, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. A tour desk can arrange day trips to surrounding attractions, and a self-service laundry area operates for a small fee. Guests can also request a steamer iron with a refundable deposit.

Why Book

For travelers planning to explore beyond Taichung city, the Palmer Hotel's location is its most valuable asset. The Gancheng Bus Station just outside the door connects directly to Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing Farm, Xitou, and Taipei; guests do not need to rent a car. Combined with a breakfast that changes daily, a 24-hour desk, and staff who speak multiple languages, the Palmer Hotel Taichung provides a reliable, practical base for independent travel.

  • Palmer Hotel Taichung places guests steps from the Gancheng Bus Station, a direct hub for Fengjia Night Market, National Taichung Theatre, Rainbow Village, Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing Farm, and Xitou. The Taichung Railway Station is a 5-minutewalk, while Showtime LIVE Taichung and Sunshine Plaza OUTLET are 3 minutes away. Miyahara is 8 minutes on foot, and Yizhong Street shopping area is 15 minutes away. Taichung Airport and the HSR station are each a 30-minute drive.
  • Every room at Palmer Hotel includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a refrigerator, bottled water, and tea and instant coffee. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Wheelchair-accessible units feature grab rails and a lower bathroom sink. Family rooms, a lift, daily housekeeping, a guest laundry area, and a trouser press are available.
  • The complimentary breakfast buffet at Palmer Hotel changes its main dishes daily, with congee, rice, vegetables, meat dishes, bread, coffee, and juice-including vegetarian options. The 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage, safe deposit boxes, and concierge assistance. Multilingual staff speak English, Chinese, and other languages. High-speed wireless internet is free in public areas, and fax and photocopying services are on hand for business travelers.
  • Palmer Hotel reviews frequently mention the hotel's transportation advantages: the bus stop outside connects directly to Taipei and Nantau, eliminating the need for a rental car. Guests also note the free early-arrival luggage storage and the helpfulness of the desk staff. The Palmer Hotel Taichung delivers practical, unfussy lodging for travelers focused on exploring Taichung and central Taiwan.

License number: 156/博奇大飯店股份有限公司/27808479

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs TWD 150.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Japanese
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:12
Number of rooms:142
Former name
Vip Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Economy Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Economy Without Window Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Pants press

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Palmer Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 25 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 11.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Taichung Ching Chuan Kang, RMQ

Location

Address
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5, Sec.1, Shuangshi Rd., Taichung, Taiwan, 400
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5, Sec.1, Shuangshi Rd., Taichung, Taiwan, 400
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Reviews of Palmer Hotel

8.3 /10
Great
3205 reviews
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