Brendon, a well travelled man who (as you can witness when you talk to him a bit longer) has really taken some insight into other cultures, has really created a special place. It has an aura.
On a more prosaic level: contrary to many hotels double the price, the room has a window. Which is important when you don’t want to use the AC. The shower was warm, the bed more than okay. I will definitely come back again when in Taipei