Saturday, October 10, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Double Ten holiday, three days and two nights. Booked a hotel in Tainan on EZTravel. First time staying at #Parahotel Chikan Branch - $5,423 for two nights, breakfast not included, found the cheapest. Need to reserve a parking spot, but it costs $150 per night, $300 for two nights. Also reserved a baby bathtub and crib - a bit small, came with a bed rail, pillows, sheets, and a thick duvet. No closet or hangers, only an old-fashioned clothes hanging rod. Has a refrigerator. My husband said the parking spot was super difficult to park in. Parking is only allowed after 3 PM. After 5 PM, when the manager leaves, you need to get a universal remote from the front desk. To park in the designated lot, you have to open and close the iron gate yourself. Walk back to the hotel (2 minutes) and return the universal remote. Some places charge overnight fees twice, but this one only charges once. The hotel is a renovated old building. During the holiday, the windows are very small but at least they exist, they are traditional windows with limited soundproofing and insulation. There's a water dispenser only on the first floor. If you go out, the front desk recommends leaving your key to avoid losing it, which costs $500. The bed is great, and the room is clean. But the body wash and shampoo are sandalwood 🤣, felt purified after showering. Overall, staying for two nights was good for resting and sleeping. Amenities nearby are great, with lots of places to eat, drink, and shop.