Grand Hi Lai Hotel, KaohsiungGrand Hi Lai Hotel in Kaohsiung, Taiwan has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 11 hotels we score in Kaohsiung. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $266 a night (cached, not a live quote).Grand Hi Lai Hotel is a 45-story neoclassical building located in central Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Situated next to a large shopping mall, it provides easy access to the Love River and Liuhe Night Market. The hotel contains 425 rooms, including suites with views of the local harbour. It suits business travellers and tourists through its various meeting spaces and thirteen international restaurants. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna. While the property offers extensive amenities and valet parking, the interior was last renovated in 2004, which may affect the contemporary feel for some guests.What stands out

Near shopping and local markets

Thirteen dining options available

Harbour view suites

On-site fitness and spa facilities

Watch out for

Last renovated in 2004

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