When you think of Taiwan, you likely think of Taipei with its bright lights and bustling markets.
Step back into Taiwan’s history when you visit Tainan – home to important river ports from the Qing Dynasty and a site where sugar played a deep part of history (sugar and sweetness represented wealth). Tainan’s food tends to be slightly sweeter as well and this is reflected in some of its dishes.We stayed at a family friendly hotel at Just Sleep Tainan Hushan which was a convenient spot to uncover Tainan’s sugar history (remnants can be seen in the decor here and at Ten Drum Culutural Village too!)
Room
The rooms are large and well laid out. We stayed in a corner room with two double beds, seating area, and large bathroom. I enjoyed having double sinks and room for my toiletries. The views from the room in the morning were really lovely to see the Chimei museum and to do a bit of train spotting. I found it therapeutic looking outside at the different trains.
Travel Tip: Book a corner room (ending in xx16) for great views of both the bridge and museum in the background.
Family rooms are available with up to 4 beds as well which is great for a group.
Facilities
Two aspects stood out that solidify for me that this is a great family friendly Tainan Hotel at Just Sleep Tainan Hushan. It is is the only Just Sleep hotel with a lovely outdoor pool. We saw families enjoying the pool in the morning or lounging poolside.
Another family friendly aspect of Just Sleep Tainan Hushan is the lounge on the second floor. This is an all purpose recreation room with plenty of seating, a foosball table and great vibes. Bring some snacks and hang out here.
Or if you want to do some laundry, you can easily do it in the laundry facilities here.
Food
There is one restaurant at Just Sleep Tainan Hushan – the Just Sleep Cafe. The cafe serves a full buffet breakfast.
The selection at the breakfast buffet is mostly geared towards Taiwanese selections. See this Instagram post for a few videos of the authentic breakfast foods!
⭐️Congee or savory porridge (with toppings like dried pork and salted egg) – xīfàn,稀飯
⭐️Pearl or sticky rice meatballs (love the outer coating!)- zhēnzhūwánzi, 珍珠丸子
⭐️Passionfruit (so fresh in Taiwan!) – bǎixiāngguǒ, 百香果 and other fresh fruits
Lunch at Just Cafe has a few more international options including Japanese, Italian, and Taiwanese cuisines. There are options for donburis or rice bowls or sets with salad, entree and dessert. The food is all fresh and made to order.
Activities
Ten Drum Cultural Village is just next door from Just Sleep Tainan Hushan and deserves its own post. It is a great cultural park and amusement park that celebrates drumming but also so much more. I highly recommend visiting here with or without kids. We spent hours here and didn’t even go on all the rides.
Travel Tip: Remember my points and miles guide and be flexible to book a great stay at an affordable rate in Tainan.
Remember to get free cookies/biscuits from the 1st floor pantry. They also have several snacks from Tainan (mostly savory!) which has the most fun covers with Confuscious!
Service
The service at Just Sleep Tainan Hushan was prompt and efficient. The hotel definitely gets busy but I never felt I had to wait long to make a request or ask a question. It simply embodied “to serve as we would like to be served (將心比心、待人如己).
Overall, this was a casual, chic hotel and perfect for a group as well.
