gster78

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz.../05/2003741118

Doesn't seem like the developer is looking to fill the building w/ hotel rooms now?

gengar

The GH renewal is disappointing - I was hoping they'd deflag and Hyatt would manage a new GH at the Taipei Towers over by the main station (assuming that project ever gets built anyway).

just2010just

Given the local demand for luxury hotel is low (MO TPE clearly cannot survive with local demand and remains closed. Locals seem to favor W style over MO) and current travel situation, I would be surprised to see PH TPE opening before 2024.

BTW, I am very intrigued that a W hotel can be the top hotel for so long in a city, even charging rates similar to MO TPE if I remember correctly.

gengar

I usually stay at the W when I need to be in Xinyi, but after I dropped SPG I'd always cross-check MO just in case. But typically, the Marvelous Suite I usually take at the W would price out around just the basic club room at the MO, so really not in the same ballpark. The service at the W is actually quite good, so perhaps that's why it has engendered loyalty. I usually avoid the W brand, but have always been happy staying at the W Taipei.

Certainly, I expect many new developments to be delayed worldwide pending the travel situation.

east_west

The GH renewal is short term, only through 2025. I think this timing could align with a new GH near main station.

gengar

Thanks for the info. Of course, if they just move the existing management team over, any potential benefit will be limited.

lsquare

That would be awesome if true. Where did you get that information from? I would love to have a Grand Hyatt near or at the Main Station.

gengar

Past developers for the long-delayed superstructure at Taipei plot C1 ("Gate to Taipei", "Taipei Towers", "Taipei Twin Towers", "Taipei Gateway", or whatever it might be called now) were reported to have approached Hyatt to manage a hotel there, which led to speculation years ago that a Park Hyatt might be opened there. That was actually the first talk of a PH Taipei AFAIK. Then Riant signed a deal with Hyatt to manage an Andaz and PH at Taipei Sky Tower in 2018. But then when rumors started swirling that the current GH Taipei might deflag, it revived speculation that whoever develops C1 might again contract with Hyatt to manage a property there, hence possibly a GH.

To be clear, the C1 superstructure may very well never get built. It's been under discussion for more than a decade (obviously since they approved the airport MRT) and IIRC at least four developers have canceled their plans over this time period.

lsquare

Thanks for the info. I actually prefer the Taipei Main Station since it's near the MRT to the airport.

Off-topic, but is there a Hilton, Marriott, or a Hyatt near Main Station?

Thx bro!

gengar

Sheraton Grand is near Shandao Temple station (one stop on Blue line and less than a 10-minute walk from the southeast corner of Taipei Station), but it's on the opposite side of the airport MRT. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...er-thread.html

Doubletree recently opened a property about half a mile northeast of Taipei Main Station (near Zhongshan Station). Some reports in the general Hilton Taiwan thread ( DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Taiwan {TWN} ), specifically starting in post 64.

lsquare

You're the best! I'll keep that in mind going forward.

skywalkerLAX

I'm quite happy that the GH remains at the location as it is. I also like their Premier 101 view rooms and the lounge is very decent. Never had bad experiences here.

Now I want the PH / Andaz to open. As far as the W is concerned, I wonder how the hotel would fare without the Woobar scene and events? It's my favorite W as well. Love the breakfast at Kitchen Table.

myperks

Walked past the building coming from the GH that will house the future Park Hyatt and Andaz Taipei. Seems the outer shell is mostly complete with the slopping roof (per artistic rendering). Bottom has the fence banner with the Park Hyatt and Andaz logo. Excited for these properties to come online.

projectmaximus

Seeing this view everyday, progress seems extremely slow.

myperks

Hoping for early Jan 2024 opening but not sure if that’s even realistic.