Holiday Inn Express Kaohsiung Love River is a compact, good-value hotel in the Yancheng district, a short walk from the river, Pier-2 and a metro station. It has 93 rooms, all clean and modern, with options including a king river-view room on a high floor. Free self-serve breakfast is included, and the hotel adds free WiFi, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, which makes it a convenient and reliable choice for sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The Love River is about a four-minute walk, Yanchengpu Station is about four minutes away, and Pier-2 Art Center is about eight minutes on foot. The Kaohsiung Music Center is about seven minutes away and Central Park is about eighteen minutes on foot. Gushan Station and the Cijin ferry area are a short drive, and Kaohsiung International Airport is about twenty-four minutes by car. That puts the harbour sights on your doorstep.
Rooms and facilities
Standard rooms measure roughly 280 to 301 square feet and come in king, queen and twin layouts, including an accessible twin room. Each room has a kettle with tea bags and instant coffee, a fridge, a hair dryer and a 43-inch television, and free infant beds are available.
Breakfast is free and self-serve, which is a real saving. Parking is limited and priced separately or on request, so ask in advance. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a safe, tour and ticket assistance and an elevator, and the building is smoke-free.
Who it suits and what to know: it is a smart choice for couples, families and independent travellers who want to be near the river and Pier-2 without paying for extras. Check-in starts at three in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Only service animals are allowed, and free cancellation is offered on select rates. The rooms are simple rather than lavish, so if you want a pool or a spa, choose a bigger hotel. Weekend and holiday rates rise, so book early.
Why stay here
- ✓Love River four minutes on foot
- ✓Free self-serve breakfast included
- ✓Yanchengpu Station four minutes away
- ✓Pier-2 about eight minutes on foot
- ✓Free WiFi and a restaurant
- ✓Kettle, fridge and 43-inch TV in rooms
- ✓24-hour front desk and luggage storage
- ✓River-view king rooms available
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free self-serve breakfast is included in the stay, which adds good value.
How far is it from Pier-2 and the Love River?+
The Love River is about a four-minute walk and Pier-2 is about eight minutes on foot. Yanchengpu Station is also about four minutes away.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Parking spaces are limited, so ask the hotel about availability and cost before you arrive by car.
