Taipei Hotels

So Sharon has been looking around at the hotels in the background. Here are some of the ones that we suggest. We try to look for places that are clean, safe, & convenient. In particular, we look for places that are close to the MRT(easiest way to get around in Taipei), and try to make a note on the cancellation/refund policy.

The first 3 listed (TS, City Inn, & Agora), Sharon actually visited the rooms, so we have more to say about them. The rest, we learned via various online forums. There are others that we visited; unfortunately, if you don't have anything good to say, don't say it at all, right? =)

Note that the price listed here are ballpark figures only for 2 person room. Actual prices may vary based on the date & room availability.

If you know of other places which should be added/remove to this list. Please let us know!

• TS Hotel -- (Hotel Info) (Review)
  
  ~$1680NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  
  

• Pros -- only 2 min from MRT (in the same region of East Dragon & King Shi Hotel). Near 西門町. Got some night shopping to do.. but a lot clothes are for young people. Rooms are big (except superior suite). Price is reasonable. No credit card is needed to hold the room at existing price. Cancellation is easy! Police station is in the near by. Talked to the hotel people, they said a lot of people from Singapore tourists stayed there. They don't sign contracts w/ travel agents. But they do provide some contacts to the day-tour around Taipei. Private airport shuttle will stop at this hotel (tell the driver in advance) for NT$135/one way/each -- 90 min. They also can arrange van shuttle for 8 people for NT$1500.

• Cons -- the website looks like those "love" motels, but it didn't really feel that way when I went & checked out 3 rooms. 3 rooms that I looked at it had only showers no tubs. Bathroom is relatively smaller consider the room size. Even though it's only 2 min walking distance to the MRT, the street is relatively smaller & darker comparing to the neighborhood (which is full of evening activities).
  

• City Inn -- (Hotel Info) (Review)
  
  ~$1560NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  
• Pros - very cheap. very close to Taipei Main Station exit. The Taipei main station is HUGE & has many exits (with lots of shopping available -- all of them are underground). This hotel is very close to the exit, but still have to walk a while to the other side of the exits to enter the MRT. at least, the walking along the way you can see some stores.. Rooms are recently renovated & in more modern style. It's also close to the public airport shuttle (NT$125/one way/each -- about 50 min). Currently you can book the room for 40% off. It's possible to discuss price with them to get 45% off (from my understanding). They do have one computer in their super tinny lobby for you to use -- Free of charge. Very economy hotel for the price/location.
• Cons - rooms are so small!!! A place for you to just a clean room to sleep & nothing else! Elevator is also small (for 2 maybe!). Will not recommend you to travel w/ too big of luggages... ceiling is not very high. Windows are small as well.
  
  
• Agora Garden -- (Hotel Info)
  
  
  ~$5000NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  Rooms are not bad & it's right down street from Taipei 101. It is a very good location! The room is not that big (but it's still much bigger than City Inn). The MRT also had an exit for Agora Garden. Since it's next to the heart of the Taipei city, a lot of shopping malls are around there as well. For the location & higher rating hotel, the price is also reflected on that.
  
  
• East Dragon -- (Hotel Info) (Review) (Review#2)
  
  ~$1800NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  (Actual Photos)
  not too far from MRT (only 5 min). Good reviews from others on forum.
  
  
• NeiJiang Hotel -- (Hotel Info) (Review)
  (Actual Photos#1) (Actual Photos#2)
  close to MRT (~ 5 min). Good review from others on forum, especially on the 4 person rooms.
  
  
• Seasons -- (Hotel Info) (Review)
  
  ~$2600NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  
  (Actual Photos#1) (Actual Photos#2)
  It's about 15 min walk from Taipei Main MRT according to their website. But online-reservation for a room will require credit cards. Cancellation policy is not very clear to me at this point. If you don't mind the distance, rooms looks pretty decent from photos, especially for the price.
  



• Burgary Hotel -- (Hotel Info)
  
  
  ~$2268NT = $ HKD = $ USD
  
  This is a brand new hotel. only 1 min away from MRT.
  
  Currently, they are running a special promotion starting from $2168, $2268, $2368. (look at the original price starting from $4000+). I called and didn't get a hold of the manager... but it looks nice! size wise, I would think $2268 or $2368 would be better.. $2368 is double the size of $2168.
  

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Other hotel reviews around 西門町: Link
Summary of Hotel ratings & pricing: www.taiwanhotel.hk

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