It is within walking distance (maybe 20 minutes) from the main train station. The new south train station is about a 20 minute (30rmb +/-) taxi ride. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, as is a nice park. The Chongshan Monastary is also close. The folks working there don't speak much English but will do what they can to help. Plus they give you 2 bottles of water each day. Overall, I'd recommend this hotel if you're staying in Taiyuan.