워커 모텔

First, the staff is perhaps the most friendly and courteous I've ever encountered. They are the highlight to this place. Now, the motel is actually a love motel that also doubles as a regular motel. I've seen similar set up in Korea, but this one is unique. Every room is only accessible via a car garage. But your room key does not lock or unlock anything. So when you go out, you have to give the key to the staff so they can close the garage door. It is slightly inconvenient if you need to go out 2-3 times a day to hunt for food. Now the rooms themselves vary greatly. I booked a business double, which I assumed was for business travelers. But the first room they put me in was clearly a love motel set up, with the round bed and just weird vibe. But they switched me to a more professional looking room when I brought this up. Though the room I finally stayed in has labels "business motel," but let's just say it is still a love motel. Ok here is the thing about cleanliness. The bathroom is absolutely gorgeous and clean. In fact it is cleaner than the room. The bedsheets and blanket etc... are absolutely spotless and clean. Actually they were a bit moist when I checked in, I guess it was out of the dryer a bit early. The room itself is generally clean. But... it is old and not taken care of. Wallpapers peeling (can be easily fixed with glue), moldy top of the walls, and does smell moldy. But didn't see a single cockroach during my stay, so it is a clean room in that regard. However, just the thought it is a love motel makes me feel icky all over. I put a towel on the sofa to sit on, plastic bags on the coffee table because frankly I have no idea what people do on them and whether they were sanitized. I will end the review on a positive note. The breakfast was good. I loved it. It was delicious and buffet style. Another highlight of my stay. I think for most locals here, this motel is fine. But for westerners, it is just icky. And it isn't cheap. I think it is the most expensive place I've stayed in this visit so far.

Best location to go around kaoshsiung. 6min wake to MRT station, nearby night market walk around 8-9 min, convenience store and a laundry shop nearby. The hotel was clean and the staff was very helpful. Definitely will come back here again.