The Lin Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Xitun District, right in the cluster of malls, restaurants and cultural venues that give this part of Taichung its big-city feel. The booking page places it about 0.1 miles from the Tiger City mall, 0.2 miles from the Maple Garden shopping area and 0.3 miles from the National Taichung Theater, which makes it the best-placed hotel in this guide for anyone who wants to walk to a performance and back. It is rated 8.8 out of 10 on the booking page, a little lower than some neighbours but still a good score for the class. Facilities include a full-service spa, a steam room and an executive lounge, so it can serve as a polished city base for couples and business travellers.
Location and getting around
The main reason to pick this hotel is the short walking distance to Xitun's headline sights. The National Taichung Theater is a few minutes on foot, and the malls and cafes around Tiger City and Maple Garden are even closer, so dinner and a show need no transport at all. Fengjia Night Market is a short taxi ride to the west. The city centre, Miyahara and the old station area are further east, so use a taxi or bus for them and allow extra time at busy hours.
Rooms and facilities
Expect modern rooms in a tall city hotel, with the extra comfort of an executive lounge for guests on the relevant rates and a full-service spa for a slow evening after a day of sightseeing. The steam room is a useful bonus if you have walked the greenway or the night markets. Check the booking page for your dates for the exact breakfast arrangements, parking and pool details, because these vary by room type and rate.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits couples, architecture fans and anyone visiting for a performance, because you can step out of the lobby and be among the best modern buildings in the city. It is in a busy commercial district, so choose a higher floor for a quieter room, and remember that the museum district and the station area need a taxi ride. Book early when a major performance is on, because Xitun hotels fill on those evenings.
Tips for a good stay
If you are going to a performance, check the end time and ask the front desk about taxis, because the short walk back is easy but a late finish can mean a crowd outside the venue. The malls nearby are useful for last-minute essentials, a late snack or a rainy-day wander, and the cafes around Maple Garden make a pleasant breakfast alternative if the hotel rate does not include one. Use the spa on a quiet weekday for the best chance of space.
Why stay here
- ✓5-star tower in Xitun
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Executive lounge
- ✓Walk to National Taichung Theater
- ✓Beside Tiger City mall
- ✓Near Maple Garden shopping
- ✓Short taxi ride to Fengjia
Good questions
Can I walk from The Lin Hotel to the National Taichung Theater?+
Yes, the booking page puts the theatre about 0.3 miles away, an easy walk of a few minutes.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
It has a full-service spa and a steam room, and an executive lounge for guests on the relevant rates. Confirm opening arrangements for your dates.
Is it near Fengjia Night Market?+
Fengjia is a short taxi ride rather than a walk, so plan on a quick ride there and back in the evening.
