Review of Dandy Hotel - Tianjin

We stayed 2 nights in Dandy Hotel - Tianjin in the Elite twin room since there were 3 of us (hubby, daughter and I) and this is the only room type that can accommodate an additional bed. Our theme was Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. Yes, there were 7 dwarfs and trees but no Snow White though. Room rate is NT2925/night. Extra bed with breakfast is NT800. Room is big, bright , clean and modern with 1 king size bed, french windows and balcony, overlooking Tianjin Street. There is a electronic safe, electric kettle with tea/coffee, 2 bottles of water, fridge, an open pretty funky wardrode and LCD TV in the room. Aircon is strong and can be controlled. Beds and pillows are soft and comfortable. There is also a red/white mushroom bean bag in the room!
Our room number and room key

Spacious Elite Twin Room - biggest in hotel

Our theme was Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs but no sign of Snow White

View from another angel : Long writing table and open wardrobe

Outside our room - many paper butterflies!

Stairways outside our room - As we are on the second floor, we take the stairs most of the time.


The spacious bathroom has a bathtub and shower cubicle. A packet of bath lotion is provided for soaking. I love the toilet bowl fitted with electronic features just like those in Japan. It can keep the seat warm and washing can be done while seated. The separate shower cubicle has both big rain shower as well as handle shower. All toiletries are provided, including toothbrush, dental frost and a rubber band. Forgot to take photos of the bathroom!
Breakfast is adequate and ok. There are cereals, porridge, cold cuts, cheese , white, wholemeal bread with jam/butter and another 4 dishes – noodles/rice, vegetables, sauages and scrambled eggs and 1 type of fruit. Juices, soya milk and coffee/tea are also provided. Pretty complete I would say so cannot complain. The cooking is tasty.
Breakfast Time-4-5 main courses of veges & porridge, noodles/rice & cold cuts

Beverages - Juices, tea, fresh milk, soya milk and coffee

Cornfakes, whilte and wholemeal bread wtih butter and strawberry jam

Breakfast area

Racks of magazines and newspapers at breakfast area

Hotel is not very big but very cosy, new and modern. The lobby is a little small with only 1 wooden bench – no sofa to sit – you need to sit at the breakfast area if there are other guests in the lobby. Hotel staff are ok. Was given complimentary 1hr late checkout . All in all, this hotel provides more than just basic facilities though small. 麻雀虽小，五胀齐全。
Lobby

Main entrance on left of photo

Very small reception area - No sofa - only 1 small wooden bench. Nice deco on the left.

By the way, the hotel also provides 2 washers/dryers. There is also 1 PC and printer at the breakfast area. WIFI is available FOC in the hotel.

Lift

Deco in Lobby

The hotel is about 4mins walk to Zhongshan MRT and the sheltered corridor under the various buildings and shopping centres makes the walk a pleasant and short one, especially during Summer!
Night View of Dandy Hotel

Hotel in the day


中山北路三段135巷 just outside the hotel

There are 3 新光三越 shopping centres with foodcourts in the area. There is also a Daiso. As it was summer, did not manage to explore the eateries in the various lanes. Many Japanese restaurants in the area too! There is a cart right outside the lobby selling dumpling and 小龙包 for NT50 for 10pieces. Also，there was an auntie selling 鲁味 along the corrridor.
From airport, take 国光 airbus to Taipei bus station. The cab to hotel only costs NT70！
I enjoyed the stay in this hotel and I’m sure you will love it too! It is a gem! Will be going back this December and this time, will book 2 rooms for 6 nights since my 2 bigger boys are coming too!
You might be iterested in Dec's itinerary or other hotel reviews:

Day 1 - Lunch at Airport,Flight to Taipei, Check in Dandy Hotel, Dinner in Taipei at 肥前屋

Day 2 – Breakfast at Dandy, Martyrs' Shrine 忠烈祠, Shinlin Residence 士林官邸
Yangminshan,Beitou Sulphur Valley, 烏來内洞囯家森林 Wulai Old Street

Day 3 – Breakfast at Dandy, Journey to Hualian, Review of Quality Inn Hualian, Hualian Town - Food Sampling, Dinner at Hualian

Day 4 - Breakfast at Quality Inn, 清水斷崖,池上便當,Lunch outside Tourist Centre, Taroko Gorge,七星譚, Hualian Town/蔥油餅/Dinner, Review of Hotel Bayview Qixingtan

Day 5 - Breakfast at Hotel Bayview, Qixingtan area around hotel, Journey Back to Taipei, Lunch at囯賓大腸煎, Check in Dandy Hotel(Review), XiMenTing, Dinner at Shilin Night Market

Day 6 - Breakfast at Dandy, 野柳 Yeliu GeoPark, Shifen 十份放天燈, 九份老街, 金瓜石, 陰陽海, 黃金瀑布, 鼻头角, 南雅rock formation, 基隆廟口夜市

Day 7 - Breakfast at Dandy, National Palace Museum, 天母, Lunch at Beitou, Danshui, Fisherman’s Wharf, Dinner at 梅江韓溝囯淡水店

Day 8 - Breakfast at Dandy, Experience HSR to Taichung, Shopping at 新光三越 Taipei Station,
Taipei Underground Front Station, Pass by CKS, Lunch at 高記, Taipei 101, Dinner at foodcourt

Day 9 - Breakfast at Dandy, Daiso, Lunch at Taipei Breeze Centre, Taipei Milk King, Home Sweet Home

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Review of Hotel Bayview Hualian Dec 9
Review of Dandy Hotel – Dec 10-13