Originally Posted by
Dave510
I have no idea why MO and Capella picked the location they're in, they're just not where most tourists want to be in. Most hotels in W's area are quite expensive, most hotels in the MO/Capella area are not. Just feels like a poor value imo.
Both Capella and MO are literally across the road from each other and just a few minutes from TSA airport, which also caters to private jet arrivals. They’re the only two hotels in Taiwan on Virtuoso as well. I was there last week and both properties were busy, with a mix of local and international guests.
Xinyi feels like many other international cities, so if that’s your vibe, it’s a good fit. That said, a lot of people visit Taipei and prefer staying in neighbourhood areas instead, where you get more local character and a stronger sense of place.
Originally Posted by
Jaykay05
Thank you for the suggestions. I am actually currently booked at the Grand Hyatt, which I think will be super busy during New Year's. And we are seriously thinking this might be a mistake. I started looking at Kimpton Da An (someone mentioned Da An is more residential) and HannsHouse or Proverb House. I am not sure if these are considered luxury properties, but we wanted something more neighborhood-like and stores and shopping, but not isolated like (MO and I think Capella).
NYE is extremely busy and crowded, so this will be the case regardless of which location or hotel you choose. It’s best to be prepared for that.