A 9.0 from 1,800 reviews — the highest score in this lineup. The Lin Hotel opened in 2014 on Wenxin Road in Xitun District and has no rival when it comes to a 360° rooftop pool and a full-service spa under one roof. Every one of its 200+ rooms looks out over the city. Three restaurants, a Jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness, and a breakfast buffet that guests on every platform call the best in Taichung. One thing to note: there's no international loyalty programme, and Xitun is about 20 minutes by taxi from HSR Taichung Station — plan your transfer time.
- ✓ 9.0/10 — top score in the lineup; guests consistently praise cleanliness, service and city-view rooms
- ✓ 360° rooftop pool — no other hotel in Taichung has this; a genuine way to decompress after a long conference day
- ✓ Full-service spa + Jacuzzi + 24-hr gym — everything in one building, no need to go outside
- ✓ 5-star international breakfast buffet (Thai/Japanese/Western) — a proper start before early morning meetings
- ✗ No international loyalty programme (Marriott/Hyatt/IHG) — independent 5-star; points don't accumulate
- ✗ Xitun night market is 10 min by car — Uber or taxi needed; not a walkable evening