EPISODE Daan Taipei

Anne was extremely helpful in making sure we get adjoining rooms for the kids. Location is good! Restos and nice shops are within walking distance. Texas roadhouse and a coffee shop is on the ground floor. The hotel lobby is on the 5F. Hotel is clean. Kids get unli snacks at the lobby! Check in process was smooth too!

"My room was spacious and included a balcony, CD player, comfortable bed, M&G bathroom amenities, and an electronic toilet seat to enhance my stay. I also want to highlight the complimentary self-minibar (including beer, soft drinks, water, and snacks) available in the 5th-floor Social area. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness room on the 5th floor, which I had the opportunity to use a few times, the hotel is surrounded by numerous great restaurants and cafes, and the nearest metro station is just a 3-minute walk away. I am very grateful for the assistance provided by the young and helpful staff, who went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. Their excellent English skills were an added bonus."

We stayed in this “new” hotel for four nights, using the World of Hyatt points. I say “new” because it appears that it has a previous incarnation, in the form of Home Hotel. The interior of Episode is refreshingly updated though, with bolder colour coordination and a funkier looking bar area. Since it is marketed as a newly opened hotel, there are both pros and cons staying there. Pros 1. As a Hyatt hotel, my globalist status was honoured. We got upgraded to a Corner Room, which felt more spacious than their standard rooms. 2. The staff were friendly and helpful. They were always doing their best to help. 3. The room is contemporary retro styled, with a roomy bathroom consisting of a full suite. 4. The eco policy of the hotel is admirable and we feel less guilty for staying there. lol 5. There is a small gym, with sufficient equipment for a simple workout. 6. The central location, close to two MRT lines (Bannan Line and Wenhu Line, means we can just got to anywhere in central Taipei conveniently. 7. A simple tasty take-away breakfast (consisting of a stuffed croissant, a scone and a latte drink, apparently prepared by the coffee place at the entrance) was included (because of my globalist status). The staff did dutifully make sure that we ordered our breakfast the night before. I hope that when the in-building Texas Roundhouse is fully open, breakfast, with a greater selection, including healthy options, will be provided. Cons Since this hotel only started operating in mid-May, we are not certain how much the cons are due to the fact that they were still working to sort out these issues. 1. The greatest issue was the lack of any ironing facilities. We had to pay to use the pressing facilities. To be fair to the hotel, their website does not mention provision of an iron and an ironing board, even request. We would, however, suggest that the hotel would at least consider having a few on each floor. 2. While we got upgraded, the upgraded room does not have a view at all - it “overlooks the kitchen, bedroom, etc area of the apartment block opposite, literally just 10 feet away. The room therefore felt dark and sometimes there was no way we could tell if the weather was fine or rainy. We were a little disappointed with the upgrade and would be happy with staying in our original option. 3. As the staff are probably new to this new establishment, they are probably still trying to work out what is and is not possible. Regarding breakfast, some flexibility would help. As we had to set off for an early trip one day, we asked to pick up our breakfast about half an hour earlier than their 8 am slot. Not surprisingly, we got a no response, though on the way out at 7:30 am, we saw the coffee place people already sorting the breakfast items. Some flexibility would be good when they are doing the takeaway breakfast. We would definitely want to stay in Episode Daan again, given the pros. However, the ironing faciliti

Room is clean modern and nice. Bathroom is a bit straight that blinds need to dropped otherwise is a complete see thru from opposite. There are a few nice coffee shop restaurant around the vicinity which is quiet and calm.

Nice service. People are kind and polite. I would stay in here again if I got chance. People at the front desk can immediately solve my problems about my parking fee, which I appreciated a lot. Also, the bar is really a relaxing place. There are drinks and comfortable sofas for me to work. I like this hotel.

Location is great. Just 3 mins walking from MRT station. Room is new and clean. Love the style of Episode. Have self check in machine that’s convenient. Sometimes can meet cute doggie when you walk past lobby. The vibe of bar is great which has DJ night during weekend.