Hwa Hong Hotel

This hotel is located a few blocks from Kaohsiung station which makes it a nice place for an overnight stay if you're headed for other cities in Taiwan. The staff are very helpful and there's a small lounge area past the main desk with a restroom. This is probably the best example of a budget hotel where one can still feel some comfort for a budget price. Air conditioning was also easy to use and effective as this city tends to be pretty humid even during October. They also let me check in an hour early which was very much appreciated.

The shower area was a bit cramped and sometimes it took a bit of time for the heated water to kick in depending on the time of day, but it wasn't a major issue. I would credit this as the exchange one makes for a budget hotel. I found the beds and pillows a bit on the harder side which made for a stiff neck and upper shoulder, again this is why I liked this place as an overnight location and not something for a longer stay.