Asia - Hotel needed near TPE airport for overnight stay

I am planing to overnight in TPE end of November and I need a hotel recommendation for 1 night stay.
- arriving Sunday afternoon at TPE
- early morning flight to catch the following day (ard 6am to HKG)
- want to visit a friend in the city Sunday evening.

What would you recommend? I am looking for a cheap (clean) place to get a few hours of good night's sleep. I am unsure whether it makes sense to stay close to the airport?

Thank you for your well appreciated input!

Not much at the airport.

http://www.monarch-hotels.com.tw/en/index.php is a good hotel in Taoyuan (short trip from the airport). Used by many airlines for their crews.

But despite the early start, I think you're better off in Taipei.

The Riviera hotel is my favourite hotel. Excellent service at an excellent price. Pity you would have to leave way too early for the buffet breakfast.

http://www.rivierataipei.com/ is the website, but the best price is usually on www.expedia.co.uk, not sure about the .com version.

Check out TripAdvisor or whatever for reviews.

If your friend's Taiwanese or at least knows Taipei well there may be other more cost-effective solutions involving short-stay hotels. As I understand it, some of the massage/sauna/spa places let clients who turn up late stay until early morning for no extra charge. Not sure how that works if you're carrying luggage.

The Riviera hotel is my favourite hotel. Excellent service at an excellent price. Pity you would have to leave way too early for the buffet breakfast.


I've stayed there many times back when I was working on a lot of projects in Taiwan. Great place and I would also recommend it.^

Thank you dear posters.
I am currently thinking about not booking any hotel at all and just spend the "saved" money for food and drinks in the city, then taking a cab at ard 3am to the airport, getting a shower there before heading to the CX lounge and boarding the 6.15am flight. It's probably the better choice for me. I am not too old yet for partying ;).

Since this isn't a question about an airline/frequent flyer program I'll move this to the Asia forum.

Best,
Gary
aka gleff
Senior moderator

Thank you dear posters.
I am currently thinking about not booking any hotel at all and just spend the "saved" money for food and drinks in the city, then taking a cab at ard 3am to the airport, getting a shower there before heading to the CX lounge and boarding the 6.15am flight. It's probably the better choice for me. I am not too old yet for partying ;).

Yeah, you can definitely keep yourself busy well into the wee hours of the morning in Taipei. I know I did more times than I can count!:D

Yep...

Perhaps someone can confirm what showering facilities are available at that time of the morning at TPE.

I can highly reccomend this one and the prices are superb, we actually have a contract rate with them if you need help http://www.beautyhotels.com.tw/en-us/index.asp I also stayed at Monarch last week, they always give me top floor romos and I still like this place after all the years

Check out the new airport hotel by Novotel
Hotel Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, sub $100 for now.

http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6701-novotel-taipei-taoyuan-international-airport/index.shtml