Originally Posted by
NLpio
the Novotel [...] a very reasonable price!
If you really want to spend the time at a hotel, there's this one just a couple of stops farther (MRT Huanbei):
https://www.kuva-chateau.com.tw/ At least it'll have some local flavor. And you'll be able to check out the night market next to it, which starts at 5 pm.