The voco Chiayi tower lit up at dusk, with light trails from traffic in front
Chiayi · Shixian Road, West District|voco|City hotel

voco Chiayi

A high-rise hotel in Chiayi's West District with 369 rooms, a heated indoor pool and a 32nd-floor Cantonese restaurant. Dogs and cats can stay too, making it a handy base before or after Alishan.

Location
Section 1, Shixian Road, West District, Chiayi City, right by the Shixian Road greenway and under 4 km from the Chiayi interchange on National Freeway 1
Getting there
About 10 minutes by car from Chiayi Station and about 30 minutes from HSR Chiayi Station
Rooms
369 rooms, from 26 m² Standard Rooms to the 169 m² President SuiteCheck-in / check-out 15:00/11:00
Why stay
Free parking for guests; dogs and cats welcome, up to 2 per room

At a Glance

What is voco Chiayi like?

voco Chiayi is IHG's voco-brand hotel in Chiayi City, on Section 1 of Shixian Road in the West District, right next to the Shixian Road greenway. It has 369 rooms and is about 10 minutes by car from Chiayi Station, about 30 minutes from HSR Chiayi Station, and under 4 km from the Chiayi interchange on National Freeway 1.

There are four places to eat: the Lobby Café on the ground floor, the buffet at the Tianyuan Western Restaurant (田園西餐廳) on the 2nd floor, Cantonese dim sum at Fu Yue Lou (福粵樓) on the 32nd floor, and Join's Café & Bistro overlooking the city. There is also a heated indoor pool and fitness center, and the 3rd and 4th floors are banquet floors.

The hotel works as a stopover on the way to Alishan and Yushan National Park, with Hinoki Village, the Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park and the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum nearby. It has pet-friendly rooms as well as large room types that fit a whole family in one room.

Hot food station at the buffet restaurant, with a row of dishes under warm lights and crates of produce
Location
No. 789, Section 1, Shixian Road, West District, Chiayi City, about 10 minutes by car from Chiayi Station
Rooms
369 rooms, 26–169 m², including Japanese-style suites
Dining
Lobby Café, Tianyuan Western Restaurant, Fu Yue Lou on the 32nd floor, Join's Café & Bistro
Facilities
Heated indoor pool (with kids' pool and jacuzzi), fitness center, EV charging
House rules
Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00; dogs and cats welcome, up to 2 per room

✓ A good fit if

  • Families traveling with dogs or cats: pets can roam the lobby and share your room, the Tianyuan Western Restaurant has a pet area, and you can even order pet meals through room service.
  • Three-generation families or groups of friends: the Grand Rooms are about 50 m² and can be set up with two double beds plus single beds, so one room fits the whole family.
  • Charter trips combining Chiayi city and Alishan: stay in town the night before heading up or after coming down, with easy access to the freeway or the HSR the next day.

✕ Consider another hotel if

  • If you want to spend the night on the mountain for sunrise and the sea of clouds without driving the mountain road at dawn, staying up on Alishan is a better fit. — try Hotel Indigo Alishan

Highlights

Why stay at voco Chiayi? Three highlights

01Pet Friendly

Dogs and cats welcome, with pet meals and a pet area

The hotel accepts dogs and cats, up to 2 per room with no weight limit, subject to a pet damage deposit of NT$3,000. Pets can move freely around the lobby and stay in your room, and you get a pet care kit at check-in (toys, treats, and cat litter or waste bags).

The Tianyuan Western Restaurant has a pet dining area, and you can order pet meals through room service. The Shixian Road greenway is right next to the hotel, which makes morning and evening dog walks easy.

A cat-ear pet bed on the wooden floor of a guest room, next to blue and yellow pet bowls

02Indoor Pool

Heated indoor pool with a kids' pool

The indoor pool is heated and open 07:00–21:00, with a kids' pool and a jacuzzi and a lifeguard on duty during opening hours. Use costs NT$350 per day; check with the hotel when booking whether it is included in your room package.

Long lanes of the indoor pool and poolside loungers, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows on one side

03Cantonese Dining

Cantonese dim sum at Fu Yue Lou on the 32nd floor

Fu Yue Lou is on the 32nd floor, with a menu by executive chef Jacky Huang: handmade Cantonese dishes using Chiayi ingredients. Signatures include Shenjing-style roast goose and Boston lobster rice in broth, and there is a nostalgic dim sum trolley. Opening hours and closing days are subject to the hotel's latest notice.

Lobster rice in broth in a white porcelain bowl, next to a lobster and a small dish of rice

Rooms

Rooms

Rooms include local design touches, and on higher floors the large windows look out over the plains or the city; views vary by room type and floor, so confirm when booking. Every room has tea-making facilities, bottled water, a free minibar and a desk, and in-room dining and a pillow menu are available.

Two double beds in a gray-toned room, with a desk and office chair by the window

Standard Rooms

Standard Room

About 26–33 m² with one or two double beds; the smallest room type in the hotel.

26–33 m²One or two beds

Premium Rooms

Premium Room

About 40 m² with one or two double beds, roomier than the Standard Room.

40 m²One or two beds

Grand Rooms

Grand Room

About 50 m² with two double beds plus two single beds, or two double beds plus one small bed; family-themed versions are available.

50 m²Family staysKids' theme

Japanese Suite

Japanese Suite

About 69 m² with one king bed plus two sets of Japanese-style floor mattresses, good for families who like sleeping on the floor.

69 m²Floor mattresses

One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

About 69 m², a suite with one king bed for travelers who want a bit more living space.

69 m²One king

President Suite

President Suite

About 169 m² with one king bed; the largest room type in the hotel.

169 m²One king

Facilities

Facilities

The hotel has four dining venues, a heated indoor pool and a fitness center, and its pet-friendly design extends from the lobby to the restaurant and rooms.

Pool
Heated indoor pool, 07:00–21:00, with kids' pool and jacuzzi and a lifeguard; NT$350 per day
Tianyuan Western Restaurant
Buffet on the 2nd floor; breakfast 06:30–10:00 on weekdays and 06:30–10:30 on weekends, plus lunch and dinner sittings
Fu Yue Lou
Cantonese cuisine and a dim sum trolley on the 32nd floor
Lobby Café
Ground floor, serving desserts, light meals and drinks until 20:00
Join's Café & Bistro
Bistro serving tea and drinks after dark, overlooking Chiayi City
Parking
198 on-site spaces, free for guests, plus a partner car park; arriving early is recommended
Pets
Dogs and cats, up to 2 per room, NT$3,000 deposit, with a pet walking area
In-room dining
07:00–22:30

Access

Location

The hotel is on Section 1 of Shixian Road in Chiayi's West District, right next to the Shixian Road greenway, about 10 minutes by car from Chiayi Station, about 30 minutes from HSR Chiayi Station, and under 4 km from the Chiayi interchange on National Freeway 1.

The Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park is about 1.9 km away, the National Chiayi University Insect Museum about 3.2 km, and the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum about 16 km. The hotel does not run a local shuttle.

Chiayi City skyline at sunset, with the hotel tower rising above low-rise blocks and trees
Chiayi Station
About 10 minutes by car
HSR Chiayi Station
About 30 minutes by car
Chiayi Interchange, National Freeway 1
Under 4 km
Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park
About 1.9 km
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
About 16 km
Kaohsiung International Airport
About 121 km

With a private charter

This hotel works best for the night before or after Alishan: spend the first day exploring Hinoki Village in Chiayi city and eating turkey rice, then set off up the mountain early the next morning. Or come back here after Alishan, which makes it easy to continue to Tainan or Kaohsiung, or catch the HSR north the next day. With the Chiayi interchange on National Freeway 1 under 4 km away, getting on and off the freeway in either direction is easy. GO TAIWAN's 4-day pilgrimage itinerary puts the second night in Taichung or Chiayi; if you choose Chiayi, you can stay here. There are 198 parking spaces and a drop-off area by the entrance, and the hotel advises guests arriving by car to come early. If you are traveling with a pet, let your travel consultant know first so we can arrange a suitable vehicle.

FAQ

What are the check-in and check-out times at voco Chiayi?

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. For early check-in or late check-out, contact the hotel directly.

Can I bring my dog or cat?

Yes. Only dogs and cats are accepted, up to 2 per room with no weight limit, subject to a pet damage deposit of NT$3,000. Pets can move around the lobby and stay in your room, and the Tianyuan Western Restaurant has a pet dining area.

Is there a parking fee if I drive?

There are 198 on-site spaces and parking is free for guests, with a partner car park as well. Spaces are limited, so arriving early is recommended.

When is the pool open, and does it cost extra?

The heated indoor pool is open 07:00–21:00 and includes a kids' pool and jacuzzi. Use costs NT$350 per day; please confirm when booking whether it is included in your room package.

How far is it from HSR Chiayi Station?

About 30 minutes by car; it is about 10 minutes by car from Chiayi Station. The hotel does not run a local shuttle.

Rates, room types, facility hours and parking rules follow the hotel’s latest notice.

Charter Tours

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