jdanielsg Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hey guys. Looking for hotels in Taipei from this thread I only found the 3star winning bid for what seems to be a very very old hotel. Anyways TOBB.com only list 2 hotels 4 star in Taipei. I would appreciate any info on hotels in Taipei Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 To make any suggestions we'll first need to know the date(s) of your stay.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chris26WI Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 The 5star in Tpe East "should" be the Westin. The 4 stars will probably include the Lai Lai Sheraton and the Crowne Plaza (or Holiday Inn). Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted June 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 The 5star in Tpe East "should" be the Westin. The 4 stars will probably include the Lai Lai Sheraton and the Crowne Plaza (or Holiday Inn). do you have any idea how much those go for ? Link to comment
Chris26WI Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Not sure.. but as i roughly remember, the Westin will go from around 100$ (depending on season +/-), the Holiday Inn Asia World for less, while the Sheraton hasn't shown up for quite some time, if I remember correctly. Maybe the Sheraton was upgraded to 5star, but not sure at all. Link to comment
flyme2 Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 From my trip there a few weeks ago, the Sheraton was still undergoing major renovations. Many of the rooms were closed off. I'd avoid that property until all work is complete. The Grand Hyatt is a much better property in a more contemporary part of town. I'm not sure if it ever comes up on PL, though. Link to comment
Sonic Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I've just returned from Taipei spending 5 nights, 2 nights at the First hotel (3 Stars, on PL bid for $47) and 3 nights at the Ambassador Hotel (4 stars, $82 PL bid). The hotels are five minutes away from one another.The First hotel is very OLD but located in a busy area. MRT is approx. 10 mins away, taxi are easily available and affordable in Taipei. There is a bus stop in front of the hotelThe Ambassador Hotel is in a upper-end area with LV and Gucci a few blocks away on the same street. There are some nice shops/restaurants around but it's not as bustling as the First Hotel area. It's a 5 minute walk to the MRT. Hope this helps. Link to comment
Chris26WI Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 China Airlines has a promotion currently, including 2 nights in Club room of the Regent... in case you'll be taking CI on your way to Taipei.http://www.china-airlines.com/en/dp/promotion/pro1.htm Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 yeah if i intend to fly business n pay thru my nose LOL Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I've just returned from Taipei spending 5 nights, 2 nights at the First hotel (3 Stars, on PL bid for $47) and 3 nights at the Ambassador Hotel (4 stars, $82 PL bid). The hotels are five minutes away from one another.The First hotel is very OLD but located in a busy area. MRT is approx. 10 mins away, taxi are easily available and affordable in Taipei. There is a bus stop in front of the hotelThe Ambassador Hotel is in a upper-end area with LV and Gucci a few blocks away on the same street. There are some nice shops/restaurants around but it's not as bustling as the First Hotel area. It's a 5 minute walk to the MRT. Hope this helps. is ambassador east or west taipei and any tips on how you bid? Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 1 SGD = 1.7 USD14th to 18th July '05$120 SGD p/nite works out to be about 70USD. So thats 12 bucks less than the other guy form Ambassador, I would have preferred Ambassador but I was told East Taipei was better for some reason, anyways dunt know what this hotel is like but its a HUGE one, which sometimes isnt a good thing. Any comments? Link to comment
Chris26WI Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Which one did you get? You didn't include name and address...? Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Oh ok its the Holiday Inn, won at 4 star. Link to comment
Chris26WI Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 The HI Asia World gets good reviews, if I remember right (not sure where I read these).. seems to be a Holiday Inn above average. Link to comment
jdanielsg Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ok came back from a stay at this hotel, room size was ok, but I must say the room is very old and dated. Not well maintained. I find it hard to compare since I have not stayed at 4 stars in Taiwan before but compared with 4 star hotels i stayed at recently such as W NEw York or Hyatt Embacadero in SF and Hyatt in Irvine etc this property falls far behind any of those. Since property in Taipei is limited I would suggest bidding West taipei to avoid crowne and holiday Inn. Link to comment
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