Forward Suites — Hotel in New Taipei

I've stayed here a couple of times, for several weeks at a time. I think it's ok value, but there are other hotels I have stayed since which I feel offer more for your money. It's close to the mrt, which is just 2 minutes walk. So it's only about 20 mins into the centre. However, there are issues with this hotel, on several occasions I could smell cigarette smoke in my room, because I think customers and staff are allowed to smoke in the stairwell, despite several complaints it didn't stop. The other thing is the very poor breakfast, which, apart from food coffee, doesn't really cater for western tastes (we are talking pickles, congee, boiled veges and the odd piece of bread, if you are lucky). The other thing I don't like is that they appear to rent out some of the rooms by the hour (yes, you can guess what type of people and activities that encourages). But, ok if you want cheap...

(1) Room air condition is horrible, stored 18 deg., but it always stayed at 23-24 deg. Feed back to Housekeeping, they did not do anything, but told me they had checked and said to me that I did not turn on the air cond., as if making me such a fool on such a simple thing. Why would I be able to select high or low fan speed and the 'snow flake' mode if it was on!!!||(2) This is probably a hooker's hotel joint. Check-in time is too late - 6pm. They capitalise on letting the room for only 3 hours in the afternoon for those desperate for a screw, hence condom is provided in the room! Made me YARK! ||(3) Buffet breakfast served is of poor quality Chinese food & yarky frankfurters & ham. A cup of tea and slices of orange (the only fruit available) might be just what is suitable for you.||(4) The only good thing about this hotel is that it is...

The location is superb just outside the train station. Room is clean. Nearby there is a family mart. Also 300m away from Banqian night market.

Although it is nearby the road. There is some minor noise from the road but manageable.

I think soundproof is still alright in room. Perhaps at lift lobby area and can hear people talking loud in room.

They provide buffet breakfast (Taiwanese style) from 7am to 10am (during my weekend stay).

There is a free carpark when you stay with them and only can park from 6pm onwards. Check in at 8pm when you book using Line directly with hotel.

Check out strictly at 12pm as they will give a reminder call at 11am. Free carpark until...