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Island Heart Kaohsiung Hotel

Name: Island Heart Kaohsiung Hotel
Address: No. 167, Wenwu 2nd Street, Kaohsiung, TW

★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍No. 167, Wenwu 2nd Street · Kaohsiung ↗

41 rooms· Check-in 04:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxAll 54 facilities +

Review

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Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Experience the wonders of Kaohsiung with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water and instant tea. Kaohsiung Island Heart offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations.

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Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.2

Service8.6

Cleanliness8.6

Facilities8.2

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DiningSights

HAILI

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

$$$

Having honed his skills in some famous kitchens in Taiwan, Chef Kang, a Taipei native, chose to start his first venture in Kaohsiung. With an open kitchen and counter seats, the earth-toned room exudes warmth and understated elegance. The single set menu that is served features local and Japanese produce astutely prepared in Japanese-French style. The menu changes every season but always includes one course inspired by Kaohsiung culture.

382m

Cianjin Braised Pork Rice

Small eats · Bib

This third-generation family business dates back to 1959 and its signature braised pork rice has been the favourite breakfast for generations of Kaohsiungese. Only the back cut is used, with pork skin and a layer of fat that give the dish a complex depth. Feel free to order shredded pork, dried fish floss, marinated tofu, or even a soft-boiled duck egg to go with the rice. It’s always busy and may close early when all food has sold out.

133m

Chao Ming

Taiwanese · Bib

Now helmed by the second generation of the family, this well-known landmark of Taiwanese home-style cooking has been in business for over 60 years. Masterful control of heat and a dexterous use of sauces depict the food, most of which comes in three portion sizes. Hallmark dishes include stir-fried pork belly with garlic sprouts and stir-fried clams with mung bean sprouts. Wild-caught marine fish, braised or pan-fried, is also popular.

326m

NIU LAO DA (Zihciang 2nd Road)

Taiwanese · Bib

Beef Chief rose from humble beginnings in 1996 as a street stall selling beef soup. Now it serves shabu-shabu hotpot using freshly slaughtered beef shipped from Tainan daily. The amber soup base is made with beef bones, veggies and fruits, boasting subtle sweetness. Apart from being served in hotpot, beef cuts and offal are available as stir-fries – try stir-fried beef tendon. Excellent value and friendly service also explain its popularity.

678m

Yung Yen

Taiwanese · Bib

Formerly known as Yun Lai Fang, this place was renamed and relocated to this address in 2024. The light-drenched room over two levels has wooden furnishings that impart a home-like feel. Regulars will find all their favourites on the menu; these are impeccably made to order by the chef, the son of Yun Lai Fang's founding chef. His signature scrambled egg comes with bouncy, umami-laden shrimps enrobed in silky half-set egg.

714m

Hou Chi Duck Rice

Small eats · Bib

For over 40 years, Hou Chi has been attracting a loyal following with its tasty duck dishes. Its famously nourishing dang gui duck soup exudes deep herbal aromas; order it with noodles to make a complete meal. The signature duck rice comes with thickly sliced duck and pickled radish. Order an extra platter of smoked or braised duck if you fancy more protein. You can even specify which cuts you prefer.

803m

Bei Gang Tsai Rice Tube (Yancheng)

Small eats · Bib

This third-generation family business dates back to 1956 and many Kaohsiungese grew up with its ‘tube’ sticky rice, which is actually steamed with braised ground pork in a metal tub, turned out on a plate and topped with gravy. Do order a soy-marinated ‘iron egg’ on the side to go with the rice. There are also several soups on the menu, including steamed egg custard soup – the sponge-like custard sucks up the flavourful stock nicely.

1.1km

Chun Lan Gua Bao

Small eats · Bib

Since 2000, this shop has been famous for its oversize steamed bun sandwiches packed with tasty fillings. The must-try is definitely the assorted gua bao stuffed with crisp pickled cabbage, half-fatty soy-braised pork, ground peanut sugar, and the secret red chilli sauce, all working miraculously together. There is even a plant-based version for vegan customers. Healthy drinks such as Job's Tears milk or almond soy milk are also on hand to quench your thirst.

1.3km

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Island Heart Kaohsiung Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Superior Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Facilities · 54

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