Unbelievable Kaohsiung Stay! Kiwi Express Hotel - Station Bliss!

Kiwi Express Hotel-Kaohsiung Station Kaohsiung Taiwan

Unbelievable Kaohsiung Stay! Kiwi Express Hotel - Station Bliss!

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving HEADFIRST into the Unbelievable Kaohsiung Stay! Kiwi Express Hotel - Station Bliss! experience. Let's be honest, the name’s a bit…enthusiastic, right? But that’s the kind of energy I was hoping for, so let's crack on. This isn't just a hotel review; it's a full-blown, brutally honest, and hopefully hilarious account of my time there.

First Impressions & the Accessibility Angle (Because, You Know, It Matters!)

From the jump, the whole "Station Bliss" part made sense. This place is ACCESSIBLE – like, really surprisingly so. Okay, I'm not in a wheelchair, but I always keep accessibility in mind when I travel. Elevator, check. Wide doors, check. The lobby wasn't a labyrinth of stairs, which is HUGE in a city like Kaohsiung! Felt like they actually cared.

• Accessibility: The Kiwi Express Hotel, in general, is doing a good job! They were surprisingly thoughtful regarding access.

The Rooms: My Own Little Fortress of Bliss…Or Maybe Just a Decent Place to Crash?

Alright, let's talk rooms. Mine was a non-smoking room; thank goodness for that! It wasn't palatial, but it was clean, and that's the main thing. Air conditioning was a godsend in the Kaohsiung heat and humidity. The bed? Comfortable enough to get me through a long day. The blackout curtains were a game-changer, saving me from accidental sunrises and precious sleep. There was free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and it actually worked! I’m talking like, streaming movies in bed without endless buffering. Internet access – wireless, internet access- LAN.

• Available in all rooms: It has everything you'd expect and hope for and more.
• Cleanliness and Safety: The rooms appeared very well maintained and cleaned and felt safe, even though the windows opened!
• Cleanliness and safety: The rooms were sanitized between stays, which gave me peace of mind.
• **Safety/security feature: ** I mean, there's a smoke detector, a safe box, and a fire extinguisher so, you're covered.

That’s the Bare Bones of the Room, Now for My Pet Peeves/Favorite Things:

• Desk: A desk to work at. Chef's kiss. So important to me.
• Mini Bar: Sadly, not stocked with anything particularly interesting.
• Luggage Storage: Very beneficial to me even if it was just for a few hours.
• Coffee/Tea Maker: Yes! A must-have!

Food, Glorious Food (and the Occasional Mishap)

Okay, let's talk sustenance. First things first: Breakfast. They offer Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant, and a breakfast buffet. The buffet was… fine. Standard hotel fare, but the coffee shop was a life saver. I am talking like, a small cafe within the hotel – it's where I spent more time than I’d like to admit.

• * Coffee/tea in restaurant - Coffee was delicious, the baristas were friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed. I'd go back just for the coffee.
• Restaurants: They had a few restaurants. I could not review these as I only did a quick pass.
• Snack bar: The snack bar was great, the bar was good.

Relaxation Zones: Spa Day Dreams & Fitness Center Follies

Now, this is where things got a bit… disappointing. They boast a spa and a fitness center, but neither was exactly the lap of luxury.

• Fitness center: Very functional gym. Basic, don't expect hardcore equipment.

• Foot bath I skipped this completely.

• Spa/Sauna/Steamroom: Sadly, I could not try the sauna or steamroom.

The Services & Conveniences: The Good, The Bad, and the "Huh?"

The Kiwi Express Hotel offers a pretty extensive list of services, some more useful than others.

• Staff trained in safety protocol: Always good and reassuring.
• Contactless check-in/out: Really cool.
• Daily Housekeeping: They did a good job.
• Currency exchange: Handy for when you run out of cash.
• Laundry Service: Needed it.

Safety and Security: Feeling Safe, but Slightly Paranoid

Safety/security feature and the CCTV in common areas give you some peace of mind.

Things To Do:

• Things to do: Close to everything on the MRT.
• Getting around: Airport transfer and taxi services are both available.

The Quirks: What Made This Stay Memorable

• The Little Touches: Small things I noticed, like the fresh flowers in the lobby, made a difference. Also, the staff was genuinely friendly, which is sadly rare.
• Not Really a Quirky Thing But Worth Noting: They had a convenience store! I'd go down at like, 2 AM just to buy snacks. So clutch.
• The Minor Annoyances: Okay, I'm gonna be real. The elevator once got stuck. For like, five minutes. I panicked a little. But hey, the front desk was quick to fix it.

My Verdict: Should You Book?

Overall, the Unbelievable Kaohsiung Stay! Kiwi Express Hotel - Station Bliss! is a solid choice. It's clean, accessible, and offers a pretty good bang for your buck. Don't expect total luxury, but you'll get a comfortable stay close to everything. Honestly, It's a 4-out-of-5 stars for me.

NOW for the Sales Pitch – Because Let’s Be Honest, That’s Why We’re Here!

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• Free high-speed Wi-Fi to keep you connected.
• Friendly staff committed to making your stay amazing.
• Accessible features throughout the hotel!

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Kiwi Express Hotel-Kaohsiung Station Kaohsiung Taiwan

Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your average, sterile travel itinerary. This is my Kaohsiung, warts and all, from the comfy confines of the Kiwi Express Hotel right by the train station. Consider this less a schedule, and more a… well, a chaotic dance with my sanity in a foreign land.

The Kiwi Express Hotel Base Camp (AKA Bed, Breakfast & Bewilderment):

• Day 1: Arrival & Mild Panic

  • 14:00: Landed at Kaohsiung International Airport. Okay, so far, so good. Except getting through customs felt like an interrogation. My passport photo looks like a mugshot, apparently. Anyhow, I escaped!
  • 15:00: Taxi to Kiwi Express. Yay! The hotel is shockingly clean and smells vaguely of air freshener and…promise? I'm easily swayed by a comfy bed.
  • 15:30: Check-in. The receptionist tried to speak English. I think I understood "key card" and "breakfast." That's enough, right? Honestly, I haven't showered since the flight.
  • 16:00: First impressions: The little corner of the city where the hotel is located looks quite charming, but I am exhausted.
  • 17:00: Nap time. Jet lag is a beast. I wake up and think I'm already in the middle of it.
  • 18:30: Scavenge for dinner. The immediate area is a maze. I'm pretty sure I accidentally ordered deep-fried something that looked like a small, grumpy sea creature. It tasted…interesting.
  • 20:00: Collapse back into bed. My brain is mush. Praying the internet works.

• Day 2: Temples, Transportation Traumas, and Tasty Tears

  • 08:00: Breakfast at the Kiwi Express. It's…adequate. Toast, questionable fruit, and coffee that tastes suspiciously like burnt rubber. But hey, I'm alive.
  • 09:00: MRT Adventure! Navigate Kaohsiung's MRT system. It's clean and efficient, which is terrifyingly organized. The map is beautiful, each stop with an illustration so bright, so colorful. But I still managed to get on the wrong line for, like, three stops.
  • 10:00: Fo Guang Shan Monastery: So, I went to Fo Guang Shan Monastery. Seriously. I'm not religious, but wow. Massive Buddha statues, serene atmosphere…until a gaggle of tourists started blasting selfies with flash. I just needed to take a deep breath and realize that I had to let it go.
  • 13:00: Street Food Frenzy at Liuhe Night Market. This is where things got weird. I ate things I couldn't identify. I saw things I couldn't unsee. Honestly, the experience would be the most beautiful experience of my trip if it wouldn't give me anxiety. The smells, the crowds, the weird, delicious things sizzling… pure chaos. I think I cried a little from the sheer sensory overload.
  • 15:00: Attempt to navigate the MRT again. Success! (Mostly). Found a little park, sat on a bench and tried to process the day.
  • 17:00: Back to the hotel. Netflix. Silence. And the sweet, sweet freedom of no longer having to make decisions.

• Day 3: Artsy Adventures and Bubble Tea Bursts.

  • 09:00: Okay, breakfast again. I'm starting to get used to the burnt coffee.
  • 10:00: Pier-2 Art Center: This place is so cool! Massive sculptures, quirky galleries, and a general vibe of "cool people doing cool things." Was there a little bit of pretentious art student? Of course, but I kind of enjoyed it.
  • 12:00: Bubble Tea. Found a place with a line that went around the block. Okay, I had to. Best bubble tea of my life. Chewy tapioca pearls, creamy milk tea… I think I might actually move here for the bubble tea.
  • 13:00: Attempt Shopping. Kaohsiung is a shopper's paradise! And I had exactly two hours before I was too overwhelmed. I actually bought a little figurine of a Shiba Inu dog with a bamboo hat. I don't know why, but I love it.
  • 15:00: Head back to the hotel. It will be cold.
  • 18:00: Another night market experience. Not for dinner, I'm already feeling a little bloated.

• Day 4: Departure and Reflections (And Possibly Regret)

  • 08:00: Final breakfast. Said a sad farewell to the burnt coffee. And the promise of a different life.
  • 09:00: Pack. Realized I bought way too many things. Should have checked the luggage.
  • 10:00: Check out. The receptionist at the hotel smiles. "Thank you for staying." She probably wants me to leave, haha!
  • 11:00: Taxi to the airport.
  • Reflections: Kaohsiung, you were a whirlwind. You were overwhelming, beautiful, and maybe a little bit terrifying. Did I see everything? Absolutely not. Do I regret anything? Maybe a little. I will be back, with better planning and more practice.

Final Thoughts:

My "itinerary" is not a perfect plan, but it is my Kaohsiung. I am just a confused traveler.

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Unbelievable Kaohsiung Stay! Kiwi Express Hotel - Station Bliss! - FAQ (Because Let's Be Real, You Need Them!)

Okay, spill it. Is this "Station Bliss" thing just marketing fluff? Seriously, is the location REALLY that good?

Okay, deep breaths. "Station Bliss"... yeah, it sounds a *little* cheesy, I admit. But listen, I nearly *hyperventilated* when I saw the actual location. It's practically *on* the Kaohsiung Main Station! Like, you walk out of a train, and BAM! Kiwi Express is staring you in the face. No dragging suitcases through sweaty crowds, no frantic Google Maps searches. Pure, unadulterated laziness bliss. Seriously, after a grueling (and let's be honest, *slightly* chaotic) journey from the airport, that proximity was a lifesaver. I swear, I could practically *smell* the hotel from the platform. Though, maybe that was just the delicious aroma of instant noodles wafting from the 7-Eleven across the street… Anyway, it's AMAZING. Absolutely worth the price of admission.

The reviews talk about "compact" rooms. How… compact are we talking? And did it actually *matter*?

"Compact" is a euphemism. Let's just be honest: my room felt like a meticulously designed closet. But you know what? It didn't bother me *that* much. Hear me out! I'm not one for sprawling hotel rooms. I'm there to see the city, not to live in the room. The space was cleverly utilized. They had hooks for everything, and the bathroom, though tiny, was clean and functional. Honestly, after a day of battling scooters and eating stinky tofu (which, by the way, *is* delicious), all I wanted was a comfy bed and a decent shower. Kiwi Express delivered. Did I wish I had room to do cartwheels? Maybe, if someone had bet me I could. But frankly, I was too tired to even *think* about cartwheeling. Plus, if you're traveling solo, maybe you'd appreciate the space saving!

Breakfast. Is it included? And if so, is it… edible? Don't sugarcoat it for me, I've been burned before.

Breakfast... Ah, the perennial hotel breakfast dilemma. Yes, it *was* included. Was it Michelin-star worthy? No. Was it offensive? Also no. It was... sufficient. Think: toast, instant coffee (which surprisingly perked me up after a late night out), maybe some sad-looking scrambled eggs, and possibly some pre-packaged pastries. There's also a chance you can find some congee. Basically, it'll fill you up, and you won't starve. BUT! Here's the pro tip: Head down to the local street food stalls for a *real* breakfast adventure. Trust me, those crispy scallion pancakes and soy milk will make you forget all about the hotel's toast. They even had a little machine for making toast! I'd give the breakfast a solid 6/10, with the food stalls earning a 9/10.

What's the Wi-Fi situation like? Because let's face it, Instagram is life.

Wi-Fi. The bane of every modern traveler's existence. Fortunately, Kiwi Express actually had pretty decent Wi-Fi. I was able to upload my embarrassingly large collection of food photos onto Instagram without too much buffering! Also, a few video calls back home without the signal cutting out! Now sure, occasionally when a lot of people are on in at the same time it slows down a bit. But overall, the Wi-Fi was solid. I also liked that they had multiple routers everywhere, which is probably why the signal was good.

Okay, spill the tea. Any downsides? What *didn't* you like about the Kiwi Express?

Alright, honesty time. There are a couple of things. First, the walls are…thin. Like, *really* thin. So, if your neighbor snores like a chain saw, you *will* know about it. Luckily, I brought earplugs! Second, the elevator can be a bit slow. Like, "contemplate taking the stairs, even though you're on the 10th floor" slow. But honestly? Those are minor gripes. The location, the cleanliness, and the overall value outweighed those tiny inconveniences by a mile. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

Seriously, the cleanliness. I am OCD about this! How's the cleaning?

Okay, this is a biggie for me too. I'm not exactly a germaphobe, but I *do* appreciate a clean space. And Kiwi Express delivered! The rooms were spotless. The bathroom? Sparkling. The bed sheets? Fresh and crisp. The cleaning staff clearly take their jobs seriously. I walked in and I felt I could roll on the floor and be fine. I may have even considered it at one point! (Don't worry, I refrained... mostly.)

Customer service? Decent? Horrendous? Passive-aggressive? The world needs to know!

The staff were generally really friendly, which I appreciated. They definitely helped me out at one point. Okay, so here is what happened! I somehow managed to leave my phone charger in my room and didn't realize it until I was at the airport! I called the Kiwi Express and told them what happened. They were so helpful and understanding. They managed to find my charger and said they'd hold it for me as I had to make other arrangements to have it posted to me. The receptionists were also so helpful in general, providing recommendations for local restaurants and helping me with directions.

Anything else you want to add? Any random thoughts, observations, or things that made you go "hmmm"?

Okay, random thoughts incoming! The lobby has a bunch of travel brochures. I spent a delightful hour there debating which temple to visit. There's also a vending machine with *a lot* of snacks. I definitely took advantage of that vending machine. I also really appreciated all the little details, like the colorful artwork in the hallways and the comfy common areas. Oh! And the elevators have music playing. Which is nice, until it gets stuck and you're stuck with a song you don't like on repeat. Again, very minor. Oh, and I noticed a lot of people wearing face masks. A reminder that this is Taiwan, not the USA. Be respectful of local customs - and bring a mask if you think you might need one.

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