Taipei: Which Starwood? [Master thread]
Nov 16, 2010, 8:05 am
#76
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I'm trying to book a night using reward points on NYE @ the Westin, but SPG says there are no rooms available. Does that mean the hotel is fully booked on NYE? I know they reserve some rooms for upgrades and what not. I am just a regular member, what are the chances of me being able to book a room? Do a lot of people usually cancel? Thank you!
NYE is very popular with locals who book hotel rooms to celebrate and view NYE fireworks which is in eastern part of Taipei. You can see the same thing with Grand Hyatt, Le Meridien etc which are sold out months in advance often at close to rack rates. Sheraton is available since it is in western part of Taipei. You may want to consider it. BTW, they don't exclude room from inventory for upgrades. You can only get the upgrades if there are unsold inventory left when you check in.
Dec 9, 2010, 11:38 pm
#77
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Which *Wood Property in Taipei?
... for an upcoming one night stay in Taipei:
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
- Le Méridien Taipei
- Sheraton Taipei
- The Westin Taipei
- Sheraton Hsinchu
- Four Points by Sheraton Chung Ho
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
Dec 10, 2010, 12:16 am
#78
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Australia
Programs: Accor Plat,SGP plat, Hyatt Dia, PC Plat, QF Plat, SG TPP, TG Gold
Posts: 284
The Sheraton is right downtown. It has a very good lounge ( outstanding breakfast and evening service). Treats Platinums well as a rule, although this hasn't always been the case in respect of upgrades ( but getting better)
The Westin is in the east of Taipei. It is more a business hotel although the area in which it is located is quite fashionable with lots of shopping and relatively close proximity to Taipei 101. Not great on upgrades for Platinums. The Lounge is good although not in the same league as the Sheraton.
Le Meridien is new and haven't stayed there
Hsinchu is 50 miles from Taipei
cheers
The Westin is in the east of Taipei. It is more a business hotel although the area in which it is located is quite fashionable with lots of shopping and relatively close proximity to Taipei 101. Not great on upgrades for Platinums. The Lounge is good although not in the same league as the Sheraton.
Le Meridien is new and haven't stayed there
Hsinchu is 50 miles from Taipei
cheers
... for an upcoming one night stay in Taipei:
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
- Le Méridien Taipei
- Sheraton Taipei
- The Westin Taipei
- Sheraton Hsinchu
- Four Points by Sheraton Chung Ho
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
Dec 10, 2010, 12:33 am
#79
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 689
Do not forget the W Taipei is taking bookings from February 14 2011.
Dec 10, 2010, 1:43 am
#80
Join Date: May 2006
Location: KSNA/KLAX
Programs: IML GOLD, Bonvoy LTPE, WOH Globalist, AAEXPLT
Posts: 645
... for an upcoming one night stay in Taipei:
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
- Le Méridien Taipei
- Sheraton Taipei
- The Westin Taipei
- Sheraton Hsinchu
- Four Points by Sheraton Chung Ho
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
Sheraton would be the most convenient for transportation, within a few blocks from Taipei Main Station.
Le Meridien is brand new, but is maybe 15 min (USD $6) cab ride from TPE station, located in the heart of Hsinyi,
Entertainment, depending on what you're looking for... clubs, bars, lounges, etc. theres a good selection of them within walking distance of Le Meridian, with the popular ones being Barcode / Room 18 or even Spark, all of which are the trendy places and also foreigner friendly. But if you can define entertainment a bit better, I can help you narrow down the places.
Sherton Hsinchu is new, but is extremely far from Taipei... not recommended unless you have business there.
I'm not too familiar with the area around Westin but its also a very nice hotel.
Four Points Chung Ho... is also far out from downtown taipei... i would say a 30 min ($10 usd) cab ride.
Any questions feel free to ask... i was there 5 times this year
Dec 10, 2010, 8:36 am
#81
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CA & TPE
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Le Meridien would be number 1 in my opinion. For the poster that said the Sheraton is in the middle of downtown, I definitely disagree. Yes, it is closest to the Taipei Main Station, but the heart of the city is in the XinYi and Zhongxiao Dunhua areas, where the Le Meridien is closest. It is also the newest. From the LM, you can walk to taipei 101, the eslite and shin kong mitsukoshi buildings, sun yat sen memorial hall, etc.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
Dec 10, 2010, 8:46 am
#82
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Australia
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Downtown in Taipei depends one your interests. For things of historical interest ( museums, art, Lungshan temple, ) then the area closest to the Sheraton . For up-market shopping then Xinyi area is appropriate.
Le Meridien would be number 1 in my opinion. For the poster that said the Sheraton is in the middle of downtown, I definitely disagree. Yes, it is closest to the Taipei Main Station, but the heart of the city is in the XinYi and Zhongxiao Dunhua areas, where the Le Meridien is closest. It is also the newest. From the LM, you can walk to taipei 101, the eslite and shin kong mitsukoshi buildings, sun yat sen memorial hall, etc.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
Dec 10, 2010, 12:39 pm
#83
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,026
... for an upcoming one night stay in Taipei:
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
- Le Méridien Taipei
- Sheraton Taipei
- The Westin Taipei
- Sheraton Hsinchu
- Four Points by Sheraton Chung Ho
Considering the following:
- Time/distance to TPE
- Time/distance to city center, Taipei 101, entertainment, dining, etc.
- Platinum treatment & amenities (UG, lounge, free minibar, breakfast, etc.)
I did the search and couldn't find any *Wood Property comaprison in Taipei thread. With the mods' approval this would serve as a master-thread for regardless of how many night stays. Thank you!
Having said that, the rates at the 4 Points are usually around $100 USD - much cheaper than the other properties.
The 4 Points in Asia are nothing like the 4 Points in the US so don't be put off by the brand
Dec 10, 2010, 6:52 pm
#84
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: AA 1MM/Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,215
Le Meridien would be number 1 in my opinion. For the poster that said the Sheraton is in the middle of downtown, I definitely disagree. Yes, it is closest to the Taipei Main Station, but the heart of the city is in the XinYi and Zhongxiao Dunhua areas, where the Le Meridien is closest. It is also the newest. From the LM, you can walk to taipei 101, the eslite and shin kong mitsukoshi buildings, sun yat sen memorial hall, etc.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
The sheraton is a great hotel- they treat plats very well, but there is not nearly as much to see in that area except for snake alley, which is overrated anyways.
I really do like the westin, but you are not on an mrt line (12 min walk to the nearest station), and the area is pretty dead at night.
The four points is way out of the city center and you would have to take taxis everywhere.
The Hsinchu property is basically in the silicon valley of taiwan and is about an equal distance from taipei as the silicon valley is from san francisco. it is definitely not recommended even if you have a car. In terms of convenience, newness, etc, the LM cant be beat.
Jan 7, 2011, 7:46 am
#86
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts. Going to TPE for a couple nights with wife, kid and parents.. What's really important is 1) good location for seeing stuff 2) Good platinum recognition. I really would like to have a suite upgrade for one of the rooms because of the kid.
Thanks
FDW
Thanks
FDW
Jan 16, 2011, 1:14 pm
#87
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Anyone have any experience with local citizens rates and these hotels? I would like to book a room for my parents (who qualify for the rates) and then upgrade them using points (either exec floor or suite). Is it best to contact the hotels directly?
FDW
FDW
Jan 16, 2011, 2:05 pm
#88
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,917
i would go with the Sheraton for Executive benefits...
Jan 16, 2011, 3:43 pm
#89
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Australia
Programs: Accor Plat,SGP plat, Hyatt Dia, PC Plat, QF Plat, SG TPP, TG Gold
Posts: 284
Definitely The Sheraton. It's very welcoming and the lounge is great and , as you probably know, very popular with locals. The Westin is a nice hotel but more suited in both style and location to a business stay.
Jan 22, 2011, 2:30 pm
#90
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CPH (Swedish side)
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Best for Golds?
Which hotelīs the best for golds (or actually Starwood Preferred Business).
Planning on using my Thaimiles for one night at either Westin or Sheraton. Seems like Sheraton is the nicer hotel now after their renovation but does anyone know if thereīs any difference in treatment for golds at the hotels. And as specified before itīs an award stay.
Planning on using my Thaimiles for one night at either Westin or Sheraton. Seems like Sheraton is the nicer hotel now after their renovation but does anyone know if thereīs any difference in treatment for golds at the hotels. And as specified before itīs an award stay.