f4freeJunior

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!

jimbo99

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.

timeasterday

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.^

f4freeJunior

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 .

gleff

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

Best,
Gary
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timeasterday

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!

jimbo99

Yep...

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

ivornomates

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

mizuou

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...rt/index.shtml

wpyeh

MAYBE it is too late for my reply but hope can be helpful.

If you have your onward boarding pass, try Evergreen transit hotel right inside Terminal 2 control area (after immigration), should let you avoid all traffic and get a good sleep. (free internet but kind of slow)
Choice for not holding a ownard boarding pass:
1. Novatel Taoyuan: right next to the airport with free shuttle access, you can get a great rate from China Airline website promotion (this hotel is owned by CI/CAL)
2. Holiday Inn Express Taoyuan: about 15-30 min by taxi depend on traffic condition (but they have no shuttle service) from TPE, this hotel is nice and clean and you can earn PC points.

good luck

HCA

That's indeed a good idea as there are still many places you can go in Taipei before 3 am. I hope you enjoy your trip.

christep

Do you have a link for that promotion? I can't find it on the CAL website.

asianmom

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...rt/index.shtml

lin821

I found a scrollable flash banner from China Airlines homepage. The hotel flash took me to the hotel's site then I dig up the current promotions for Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport: NTD$2465.

There was a grand-opening promo that had expired on 12/31/09:

idriveuride

A logistics question . . . Is the Evergreen Transit Hotel an option if I am arriving on DL at 9:40PM and departing at 9:20AM??

Not sure if this is an option depending on what terminal DL arrives/departs and where the Hotel is; and, whether non-Evergreen passengers are welcome