Luxury Hotels in Taipei
Nov 10, 2015, 12:43 am
#121
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Yes, me too. I complained loudly in both my TA review as well as the comments card. Hotel responded to say they thank me for my "constructive comments" and will look into this matter but looks like they are continuing the policy.
I still like the hotel though and will stay there when I go again to Taipei. It's practically the only premium luxury hotel there. But this time I will book a club room.
I still like the hotel though and will stay there when I go again to Taipei. It's practically the only premium luxury hotel there. But this time I will book a club room.
. I'm lucky to not have to put up with it in Tokyo with SL.
Nov 23, 2015, 8:02 am
#122
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Ended up booking Mandarin Oriental & Okura.
Any tips on either property ?
For MO, tried to go with the World MasterCard offer http://www.worldcard.mastercard.com/...i--taiwan.html but no agent got back to me so ended up booking directly with MO.
From what I've read, Okura dosen't have an Exec Room so went for their Okura Prestige Room (2nd from bottom) just because decor looked different from the basic room.
Any tips on eating / traveling from these 2 properties would be much appreciated ! Don't mind walking and usually a budget traveler
just so happens to be a splurge as a treat for the family.
Any tips on either property ?
For MO, tried to go with the World MasterCard offer http://www.worldcard.mastercard.com/...i--taiwan.html but no agent got back to me so ended up booking directly with MO.
From what I've read, Okura dosen't have an Exec Room so went for their Okura Prestige Room (2nd from bottom) just because decor looked different from the basic room.
Any tips on eating / traveling from these 2 properties would be much appreciated ! Don't mind walking and usually a budget traveler
just so happens to be a splurge as a treat for the family.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:00 am
#123
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For MO, tried to go with the World MasterCard offer http://www.worldcard.mastercard.com/...i--taiwan.html but no agent got back to me so ended up booking directly with MO.
Sep 1, 2016, 6:37 am
#125
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Location: Jakarta
Programs: Krisflyer PPS, SPG, Hyatt GoldPassport, Shangri-la Golden Circle, British Airways ExecClub
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I will be trying the Grand Hyatt, renovated suite. Choose this for the proximity to Taipei 101.
Last edited by BENLEE; Sep 1, 2016 at 6:42 am
Sep 6, 2016, 10:15 pm
#127
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Sep 6, 2016, 10:51 pm
#128
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TPE
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The GH is the closest to 101, but I'm not overly fond of that property. I personally quite like the W (which is commonly referred to as one of the best Ws in the system). I haven't stayed at the LM, but I've never heard complaints from people who have.
Sep 7, 2016, 5:43 am
#129
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Agree re: the W. Not a fan of that chain, but the TPE W is quite nice, all things considered. Also a member of Starwood Luxury Privileges, which adds a nice bit of value.^
Sep 8, 2016, 8:45 am
#130
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
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Have stayed in all 3 and personally prefer the Meridien. Location not as convenient as the W but much more low-key which is my preference. I just don't find anything particularly attractive about the GH and it is also much older. Has it undergone renovation recently?
Sep 8, 2016, 9:39 am
#132
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Grand Hyatt Taipei relaunches after major renovation
http://www.dotwnews.com/resorts/gran...jor-renovation
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Sep 9, 2016, 11:07 pm
#133
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The Meridien is a solid hotel and good value for money. Not sure the MO is worth the higher rates for Taipei. I personally can't stand W hotels so no comment on it.
Sep 11, 2016, 10:13 am
#134
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. Just checked out from the Hyatt Taipei and did not encounter any paramormal experience. On the other hand, am really pleased with the renovated rooms. Stayed at a Grand Suite with lovely bed, living area and lots of space. Only nitpick is that the water pressure isn't that great. Service wise, its not FS or MO level but certainly more than adequate. Location can't be beat.
Sep 12, 2016, 8:51 am
#135
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
Eslite hotel . Now my hotel of choice in Taipei . Not luxury but not far from it - its local, confident and just right . Trouble was , I seem to spend way too much time in the super comfortable room and out of it , in the perfect hotel lounge or the " ecology" park just outside the lounge .Only thing I wish they had was a pool ...even a lap pool would have been nice . Please keep it to ourselves here .