CH Service Apartment Taipei — the Zhongshan apartment that feels like your own place
CH Service Apartment (謙匯國際酒店式公寓) is a compact serviced apartment building in Taipei's Zhongshan District, built for travellers who want a real kitchen, in-unit laundry and a private balcony at a price that makes sense — whether you're here for a few nights or renting by the month as a base for work.
CH Service Apartment sits on Nong'an Street in Zhongshan — a quiet, residential corner of central Taipei where locals actually live. The street is lined with restaurants, fresh markets and convenience stores, and MRT Zhongshan Elementary School Station is a 6-minute walk, giving you access to the Green Line (Songshan–Xindian) and the wider network. What immediately sets this place apart from a standard hotel is that the kitchen is genuinely set up to cook in — not just a hob with no equipment, but a full setup that makes real meals possible.
Every unit has an electric hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and basic cookware. When you factor in the cheap fresh produce from the Shuangcheng Street Night Market — literally one minute from the front door — a family of four can eat breakfast and dinner in the apartment for a fraction of what the same meals would cost at a restaurant. Add an all-in-one washer/dryer in each unit and for a stay of five nights or more the savings on food and laundry alone are substantial.
Guests say: "They loved their stay because of the location and the staff — everything you need is right there, and the market downstairs made cooking so easy."
The private balcony is something guests consistently mention in reviews — a spot for morning coffee, a laptop session in the fresh air, or an evening drink watching the neighbourhood. The rooftop seasonal pool is an unexpected bonus for a building at this price point; there's a NT$150-per-day access fee and a swim cap is required. The gym is small with basic equipment — enough to maintain a routine but not a health-club experience.
Units come in three configurations: studios for solo travellers or couples, one-bedroom apartments with a separate living area, and two-bedroom family apartments that comfortably fit three or four guests. One important thing to know: this is an apartment building, not a hotel. There is no daily housekeeping, no breakfast service, and check-in is only between 15:00 and 19:00. If your flight arrives late, you must contact the property in advance to arrange key collection outside those hours. This is the most common pain point in guest reviews — arrive uninformed and you'll be stuck.
The neighbourhood makes the trade-offs worthwhile. Shuangcheng Street Night Market is immediately outside; Taipei Fine Arts Museum is three minutes by car; Taipei Confucius Temple is an easy walk. Zhongshan Main Station — with connections to the Blue and Green lines — is reachable in about twelve minutes on foot. The area feels authentic and lived-in rather than touristy, which is exactly the point for travellers who want to feel part of the city rather than apart from it.
In summary, CH Service Apartment works best for independent travellers who want the freedom of their own place — cooking their own food, doing their own laundry, sitting on their own balcony — in a well-located Zhongshan neighbourhood. For families, business travellers on monthly assignments, or couples looking to stretch a budget on a longer stay, this is one of the most practical and honest-value options in the district.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Excellent Zhongshan location — MRT, markets and restaurants all within easy reach
- ✓ Full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer save a lot on food and laundry
- ✓ Private balcony in every unit
- ✓ Clean, well-managed, smooth check-in process
- ! Narrow check-in window (15:00–19:00) is a problem for late-night arrivals
- ! No breakfast and no daily housekeeping
- ! Mattress quality is average in some units
- ! Rooftop pool has a daily fee and requires a swim cap
- ✓ Great location — night market right at the door, easy access to food and shops
- ✓ Clean rooms with everything you need for a long stay
- ✓ Proper working kitchen makes self-catering easy
- ✓ Friendly staff, straightforward check-in
- ! Gym is basic — limited equipment
- ! Pool maintenance can be inconsistent depending on the season
- ! No restaurant or breakfast service in the building
- 💡If you want full hotel service — this is a real apartment, no breakfast, no daily housekeeping → if you need hotel convenience, look at other options nearby in Zhongshan
- 💡If your flight arrives after 19:00 — check-in is only 15:00–19:00 → you must call ahead to arrange late key collection, or you may be locked out
- 💡If a premium mattress is a priority — some guests note the beds are fairly standard → if self-catering and location matter more than a plush bed, it's excellent value; if you need luxury bedding, consider a hotel instead