Here's some SWEET WORDS from one of our guest- Eric Wu!!
We almost break down in tears when we saw this article!!
"My Experience at The Cat's Pajamas Hostel-
The first thing I noticed about The Cat's Pajamas is the cleanliness. Your hostel is, without a doubt, the cleanest hostel I have ever visited. I was also highly impressed by the charming decor: the furnishings were tastefully selected and contributed nicely to the ambiance without being overwhelming. Bravo! Overall, the hostel feels very clean and comfortable, and the extra amenities (e.g. free public computer and in-house laundry washer and dryer machines) are certainly appreciated. Most importantly, the staff are always cheerful, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.
I was really glad to see the Fresh review and the Peng Si entry on The Cat's Pajamas Hostel blog (travelers always love having as many ideas as possible). Since you and your staff have such a rich knowledge about Taipei, how would you feel about holding a weekly "TCP orientation"? The orientation could serve as an opportunity for guests to learn practical information (how the bus system works or where to buy a SIM card) as well as cultural information (Taiwanese food and local Taipei customs). And of course, once guests start talking to the staff, they'll instantly see that everyone is friendly and speaks English.
You could even hold a combined game night/orientation, so that guests could play Monopoly or Jenga with the staff, and also have a perfect chance to ask any questions they might have about the city. People can sometimes be shy, and it would be a shame if some travelers never found answers to their questions simply because they were embarrassed to ask. The advantage of a scheduled orientation is that it would create a comfortable setting for guests to ask questions, while meeting the staff. To me, that kind of experience would make your hostel truly memorable.
It would be especially cool if you could organize some kind of Shida night market tour. Perhaps one of the staff members could take a small group and walk through the market, while briefly explaining the different types of food available. It might sound simple, but I personally feel that the night markets (Shida and Shilin) can seem overwhelming at times. Even though I had a lot of fun overall, there are so many unique varieties of food that I could not help but feel quite confused sometimes. Of course, it doesn't help that I cannot read most of the signs! I imagine that I am not the only person who has experienced this confusion, and I think a quick tour (say 30-60 minutes) could really make a big difference. And because the night market is close to the hostel, guests could always revisit and re-explore the market on their own time. Since this kind of event would clearly be above and beyond what is normally expected from hostel management, I think it would be appropriate to charge a small fee if there is enough interest (perhaps 50-100NTD/person).
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. Have a great week, Bevis!
Eric"
The first thing I noticed about The Cat's Pajamas is the cleanliness. Your hostel is, without a doubt, the cleanest hostel I have ever visited. I was also highly impressed by the charming decor: the furnishings were tastefully selected and contributed nicely to the ambiance without being overwhelming. Bravo! Overall, the hostel feels very clean and comfortable, and the extra amenities (e.g. free public computer and in-house laundry washer and dryer machines) are certainly appreciated. Most importantly, the staff are always cheerful, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.
I was really glad to see the Fresh review and the Peng Si entry on The Cat's Pajamas Hostel blog (travelers always love having as many ideas as possible). Since you and your staff have such a rich knowledge about Taipei, how would you feel about holding a weekly "TCP orientation"? The orientation could serve as an opportunity for guests to learn practical information (how the bus system works or where to buy a SIM card) as well as cultural information (Taiwanese food and local Taipei customs). And of course, once guests start talking to the staff, they'll instantly see that everyone is friendly and speaks English.
You could even hold a combined game night/orientation, so that guests could play Monopoly or Jenga with the staff, and also have a perfect chance to ask any questions they might have about the city. People can sometimes be shy, and it would be a shame if some travelers never found answers to their questions simply because they were embarrassed to ask. The advantage of a scheduled orientation is that it would create a comfortable setting for guests to ask questions, while meeting the staff. To me, that kind of experience would make your hostel truly memorable.
It would be especially cool if you could organize some kind of Shida night market tour. Perhaps one of the staff members could take a small group and walk through the market, while briefly explaining the different types of food available. It might sound simple, but I personally feel that the night markets (Shida and Shilin) can seem overwhelming at times. Even though I had a lot of fun overall, there are so many unique varieties of food that I could not help but feel quite confused sometimes. Of course, it doesn't help that I cannot read most of the signs! I imagine that I am not the only person who has experienced this confusion, and I think a quick tour (say 30-60 minutes) could really make a big difference. And because the night market is close to the hostel, guests could always revisit and re-explore the market on their own time. Since this kind of event would clearly be above and beyond what is normally expected from hostel management, I think it would be appropriate to charge a small fee if there is enough interest (perhaps 50-100NTD/person).
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. Have a great week, Bevis!
Eric"
AWWWWW Eric!!
We got nothing to give it back to you,
but maybe a smile from Ma Yen will make your day!!
COME BACK SOON!!!!
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