Midrange
Kao Yuan Hotel
Nice, very clean rooms with jacuzzi and free Western and Chinese breakfast. LAN internet in every room, CNN, HBO etc and free TW English newspaper every day.
Twinstar Hotel
Good mid range hotel located close to rear entrance of Taichung train station. Hotel and rooms are old but service is decent and Chinese breakfast served. Book on web site for lowest rates, starting at NT$1600.
J&I Hostel
Comfortable and clean room, located close to the most famous night market of Taichung.
Top end
Hotel One Taichung
This is the newest high-end hotel in Taichung and it is also the tallest building in the city.
The Windsor Hotel Taichung
Along with Hotel One, this the other newer high-end hotel in Taichung.
The Tempus Hotel Taichung
Formerly known as the Landis which might be what your taxi driver knows it as this is a great hotel in the center of Taichung. Room includes access to the Mandara Life Club next to the hotel. The club features a 30m, 6 lane lap pool, large sauna, hot springs and a full complement of gym equipment.
Exotic
In addition to traditional-style hotels, you might want to consider the exotic "love motels" for which Taichung is famous. These provide the feel of a resort with a large bath often complete with television, large-screen television in the main room, and large beds, but without the need to travel hundreds of miles away. Rooms are individually priced and themed: everything from tropical paradise, complete with waterfall or reflecting pool, to dramatic uptown chic, to kitschy reds and pinks. Visit with your special someone for a night you won't soon forget! Here are a couple to get you started:
Corner Backpacker - Taichung Hostel
Features: Wifi in Lobby, TV in Lobby, Security Lockers, Air Conditioning, Bike for rent.