Travel Guide: Zhu Hotel (住飯店), Kaohsiung

Introduction

Nestled in the heart of Kaohsiung’s bustling Xinxing District, Zhu Hotel (住飯店) is a well-appointed, traveler-friendly base for exploring southern Taiwan’s most vibrant port city. Whether you’re visiting for business, a family holiday, or a solo city break, this property combines convenient central location with thoughtful amenities designed to make your stay comfortable and stress-free.

Hotel Overview

Located at No. 165, Linsen 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, Zhu Hotel caters to every type of traveler with its wide range of facilities. All guests enjoy complimentary perks including free property-wide WiFi, free private on-site parking (with accessible spaces available), and a free airport shuttle, making arrival and departure seamless. The property offers spacious family rooms and all non-smoking accommodations, fitted with air conditioning, city views, flat-screen cable/satellite TVs, electric kettles, mini-fridges, coffee/tea making facilities, seating areas with sofas, work desks, and safes. En-suite bathrooms come fully equipped with free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, and a choice of bathtubs or separate showers. On-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff (speaking Chinese, English, and Japanese), luggage storage, foreign currency exchange, a fitness center, full restaurant and bar, and daily housekeeping. Business travelers can take advantage of paid business center and meeting facilities, while the hotel’s popular breakfast receives consistently excellent reviews from past guests.

Nearby Attractions

Three top local attractions are all within easy reach from Zhu Hotel:

• Liuhe Night Market: Just a 10-minute walk from the hotel, this is Kaohsiung’s most famous night market, famous for its street food staples like papaya milk, oyster omelets, and grilled squid, plus bargain clothing and accessories.
• Formosa Boulevard Station: A 15-minute walk from the property, this iconic Kaohsiung Metro station is home to the stunning Dome of Light, the world’s largest glass-domed public art installation, perfect for photos and quiet reflection.
• Love River: A 20-minute walk away, this scenic waterfront promenade offers boat rides, riverside bike paths, evening street performances, and sunset views over the city, ideal for a leisurely afternoon stroll.

Travel Tips

If you’re driving, note that parking cannot be reserved in advance, so arrive a little early during peak travel seasons to secure a spot. The hotel’s central location means it’s easy to explore the rest of Kaohsiung via the nearby Kaohsiung Main Station, just a 10-minute taxi ride away. For day trips to attractions like Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the hotel’s tour desk can help arrange tickets and transportation, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available for longer stays. Accessible travelers will appreciate the hotel’s wide accessible corridors, bathroom grab bars, and elevator access to all floors. Book early for peak travel periods (especially summer and Lunar New Year) to lock in the best rates and secure your preferred room type.