After 3 months of traveling, UIJ is one of my favorite places I've stayed. The facilities were absolutely stunning, especially all of the well designed common spaces. I was visiting friends in Tainan and it was so wonderful to be able to grab food and dine together at one of the large tables or out on the deck. I stayed in both the dorm rooms and in a private room for one night and both were excellent. The dorm beds were spacious and each came with a large school-room style locker for valuables. Throughout the hotel, there were so many wonderful little touches like having soda water on tap and board games for communal use. Highly highly recommend a stay here!

NA - really loved my stay here.

Stayed in a 12-bed hostel room and it's the biggest hostel room I've been to, with sufficient floor space to move around and open our luggages. The shower cubicles though few, were thoughtfully designed with dry and wet area separations. There is also a vanity table with chairs, hairdryer and hair serum. The lounge and patio was very cosy and a good place for hotel and hostel guests to hang out at, even till late at night. UIJ also provides walking tours for their guests and outsiders (at a slightly higher price). A short walk through the alley will bring you a a street of food and BBT options. Perfect place to stay especially for first-timers to Tainan!

I really loved the vibe at this hotel - from the amazing scent when you walk in, to the album covers behind the front desk and the cool cafe in the reception. When I got to my room, i was blown away. Very spacious, great view over the Art museum, a huge bed, Japanese toilets, fabulous shower, and Aesop amenities! In fact, it was hard to leave! the breakfast was great - i like the way they do it by ordering alacarte rather than a buffet as it feels like there is less food waste and the food is fresher and more hygienic. I wish I had selected the room with the record players but then I might not have gone out to enjoy Tainan's nightlife and stayed in enjoying my room all night!

Great place. Really good internal design which is fun. Attention to the little things like really good soap and shampoo. We had a private room but the shared space is awesome. Super comfy and pretty, nice balcony. It's really well stocked with good filter coffee, tea and cookware. You can easily cook full meals there if you want, or bring food from the outside to eat. The staff keep the area very clean too. The location is fine. Cool small market nearby, close to the art museum. Some popular spots are 15-20 minutes walk. Note that public transport in Tainan is terrible (everywhere) but cabs are relatively cheap.

Small things. Window in the room doesn't open, and the stay wasn't cheap. Worth it in my opinion though.

Really chic boutique hostel and hotel! Amazing that this is a hostel as well. I really enjoyed the design, the common area and the rooftop terrace. There is a laundry room and also some space to dry clothes, the room was huge. The common room has a coffee grinder and everything you need for drip down coffee. Big lockers that are locked with the key card. I loved that they offer Glow glow wine!

The curtains for the beds look chic, but are useless, always in the way and don't block the light/give full privacy. Normal curtains would be better in my opinion. Bathroom was a bit far away from my room.

We stayed in a hotel room and loved the location and amenities. It's centrally located and close to a local market, which made getting breakfast and other meals easy. The hotel design is industrial, very stylish. I especially loved the communal floor on L3 with lounges, a full-sized kitchen and outdoor veranda spanning the entire floor. My room was large and comfortable, and the staff provided a magazine at check-in for travel inspiration, which was a nice touch.

My recent stay at U.I.J Hotel & Hostel was a true delight. The cleanliness throughout the hotel immediately caught my attention, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. One standout feature was the use of Aesop toiletries—body wash, shampoo, and conditioner—adding a touch of luxury to my stay. The subtle scents lingered, enhancing the overall experience. The friendly and attentive staff contributed to the positive atmosphere. Every interaction, from check-in to check-out, was met with genuine smiles and a willingness to assist. In summary, if you're looking for a clean, inviting, and upscale stay with friendly staff, this hotel is the perfect choice. Highly recommended for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Time and time again, this place feels like home

The hotel and the hostel share a lounge and outdoor terrace with a great kitchen. Tea and pour over coffee are complimentary. The lobby cafe makes really good drinks.. staff and guests are awesome because of this hostel / hotel guest mix. It’s a perfect mix of being able to strike up a conversation with a stranger as well as having your own space and privacy when desired, because of the way that the hotel is designed. I’ve stayed in both the hostel and the hotel. Everything is always so orderly and clean.

Gorgeous hotel/hostel with beautiful facilities and the most Devine scent I ever smelled in a hotel. Staff is very kind and accommodating as well!

The dorm smelled a bit musty and it would have been nice if windows could be opened. Space to change clothing (inside the showers) is somewhat small and hard to move in.

Staff service was top notch, and I couldn't name a fault about the place 😁, people or facility-wise. The bathroom cubicle was perfect in terms of ergonomics. The sleeping cubicle was tall, and there were shelves and I could put my backpack besides my bed. The hostel room was big and spacey. At lower level in common kitchen, there is free flow drinks, pour over coffee, and coin operated professional grade laundry machine. Can't really believe this is available for all to use. Beautiful garden. If you want a romantic place, this is good. Breakfast is a trayful of food and worth TWD 150 (in my opinion).

Nothing. All's perfect.