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The location is great.
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Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Ximending, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Taipei 101. This 4-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.
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42 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 8.6 |
Distance to city center | 1km |
Location rating | 8.4 |
Nearest airport | Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) |
Distance to airport | 5.0 km |
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel PaPa Whale?
Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Hotel PaPa Whale?
Hotel PaPa Whale is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 2300 TWD. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Taipei with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.
Is breakfast offered at Hotel PaPa Whale?
Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 190 TWD if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.
What are my dining options at Hotel PaPa Whale?
Hotel PaPa Whale features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.
What is the smoking policy at Hotel PaPa Whale?
Hotel PaPa Whale does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Hotel PaPa Whale?
The closest train, metro, or bus station to Hotel PaPa Whale is Ximen Metro Station, 580 m away.
What restaurants are nearby Hotel PaPa Whale?
Hotel PaPa Whale’s neighborhood is Ximending which includes popular restaurants such as Driftwood Ximending, Wanhua, Dong Yuan Wonton Rib Restaurant and Hai Nan Ge Hong Kong Style Restaurant.
What popular shopping places are close to Hotel PaPa Whale?
Located in the Ximending area, Hotel PaPa Whale is close to great shopping choices like Ximending, Shi Zi Lin Mall and Bafa Tea House.
What are popular attractions near Hotel PaPa Whale?
Hotel PaPa Whale is located in Ximending area, which is famous for attractions such as Xibenyuan Temple Square, Wannian Commercial Building and Tattoo Street.
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"The location is great."
Cynthia
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May 2, 2022
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"The shower is amazing esp."
Chien-huei
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March 6, 2022
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"Good location ."
Chien-huei
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March 6, 2022
Hotel PaPa Whale
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Taipei, Hotel PaPa Whale is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Taipei has to offer.
Enjoy all that Hotel PaPa Whale has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. Exploring Taipei is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the hotel.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Hotel PaPa Whale.
For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All guestrooms at Hotel PaPa Whale provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea are provided in some guestrooms.
Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.
Dining and things to do
A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. At Hotel PaPa Whale you can even have groceries delivered to your room with their convenient service.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Hotel PaPa Whale. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hotel's library and shared lounge and TV area.
Around the property
Be sure to visit some of the city's popular sights during your stay in Taipei. A great museum trip can be had at National Palace Museum located 7.4 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Be sure to visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall located 2.0 km away, an item on every checklist of those who travel to Taipei.
Reasons to stay here
Find rooms here that are cheaper than 98% of all other options in the city.
Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 88% of the city's accommodation.
Compared to other accommodations in Taipei, facilities here are rated higher than 85% of them.
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Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
All children are welcome.
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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, those who are requested by the government to undergo household quarantine or home isolation will be rejected as per the government’s regulations.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, certain restaurants, bars, public facilities and areas may be closed in accordance with the government directives. Please contact the property for more information.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, after onsite measurement guests’ whose forehead temperature is above 37.5 °C or ear temperature is above 38 °C might be rejected for accommodations as per the government's regulations.
The property's restaurant serves Chinese breakfast.
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Neighborhood | Ximending | Ximending | Wanhua District | Ximending |
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Cheap, comfortable and accessible”
Hotel Papa Whale was a highly affordable accommodation located in the heart of Taipei City (just a 10min walk from Ximen or Taipei Main Station). Decor is rustic and industrial, which is charming. Rooms are large and comfortable with free-flow buffet hot pot served as daily breakfast. Only gripe about the hotel was the lack of a proper ledge in the room for the placement and opening of luggages. The only ledge was that of the clothes rack which was too short in depth to comfortably support a 20" carry-on suitcase without tipping over. Had to lay the suitcase open on the ground which makes unpacking/packing tiring having to do it while squatting. Breakfast whilst yummy was serving the same stuff everyday, so after a couple of days, you'd be looking at eating out. Overall, the above are small gripes and I would still consider staying at this place again in a heartbeat.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Industrial Chic in Ximending”
Do you like hotels that are a bit out of the ordinary? Then consider Hotel PaPa Whale, when in Taipei. The site has an industrial feel: chrome, metal, metallic relics from years past. It looks like it might have been a factory, at one time. Or, at least made to look like it. The WiFi is strong, and the signal is strong. And the place is a mere three quick blocks from the pedestrian thoroughfare that brings one into the heart of the Ximending Shopping Area. Hip site. Superb location.
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Hip Hotel in town”
Checked in to Hotel PaPa Whale on a last min booking and got a good deal on agoda. The hotel is very new and has cool interior design of warehouse style. There is also a nice whisky bar at the lobby that serves local beer and whisky. Good ambience and friendly staffs but can be a little noisy at night. I stayed on the 2nd level and I could hear the noise from the street and the the bars till late. Location is good for me, not exactly in the heart of Xi Men Ding, takes about 10 min to walk to metro and about 15min walk to Taipei main station. there is a park nearby where you can go for morning jogging.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Very very nice and good hotel”
PaPa Whale Hotel made our trip memorable. The location was so convenient (5-10mins walk through ximending) to reach mrt. Or take a cab can alight straight in front of the hotel along main road.. Brightly lit and safe esp for me with 3 kids. Staff was friendly, nearby a lot of attractions and 7-11 just across the road. Very good and recommended for family with kids. We booked the family room (2 queen size beds) was nice and cosy. Will definitely be my choice of stay when I go back to Taiwan again
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Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking time to share your comments with us following your recent stay at HOTEL PAPA WHALE. We are delighted to learn that you were pleased with the experiences in our hotel. Your feedback is truly encouraging and helpful for us, and we will continue to do even more for our guests from all over the world. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to the hotel for another fantastic stay in the near future. Sincerely yours, HOTEL PAPA WHALE
Accessible hotel in Ximending”
The hotel price includes everyday breakfast and accommodation. Checking in was fast and staff were okay. The room looks and nice and clean, although the hallway signs were a bit confusing so we got lost a couple of times. The breakfast was also okay - hot pot and bread - they never changed their menu and the last few days more and more variety were not present anymore. The hotel has laundry and vendo machines which was a plus for us, very convenient to use. The location was farther from the Ximen Station than we expected, around 8-10 minutes. And you can also walk from the hotel to the Main Station for about 15-20 minutes. Overall, we recommend Hotel Papa Whale to other travelers.
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Modern Beautiful Hotel”
We stayed at the Hotel Papa Whale for 4 days and 3 nights on the cool month of November. The hotel staff were very friendly. On the first night I requested for extra pillows and they immedietely sent 3 pillows to our room. The hotel looked very modern but you feel that you are brought to the past because of the antique decor. It's really a beautiful work of art. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. It has everything you need. Nice restaurants and shopping stores abound within the vicinity. There are also plenty of taxi's and the train station is near. I wish to come back to Taiwan and stay at the Hotel Pap Whale.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Exceptional”
My 4 nights stay at PaPa Whale was pleasant as the rooms looked modern, upscale and stylish. The bed were comfortable and the rooms are kept clean daily after housekeeping. However, it might not be suitable for superstitious Chinese as the ceiling of the room is made up of glass panels, where one would see the reflection of themselves upon waking up and there was a painting of the crow on the wall. The concept of having steamboat for breakfast is quite unique as normal hotel breakfasts are usually a buffet spread. However, the seating are catered more for groups of 3-4 and singles or couples may have to share the table with strangers, eating hotpot together, which may be awkward.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Nice stylish hotel near shopping area with everyday hot pot breakfast”
PAPA WHALE is a nice stylish hotel located near the famous shopping area, Ximending but quite far from MRT Exit, especially travellers with big luggage. You can enjoy everyday hot pot breakfast as a complimentary. The room is clean and comfy. Staff is also friendly but some of them could not use English well.
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Hotel PaPa Whale”
It's our 2nd time staying at Hotel PaPa Whale and planning to stay again on our next trip to Taipei. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Room is cosy and just nice for couple. Location is just a few minutes walk to XiMen Mrt Station. There's a few 24hrs convenience store nearby too.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Small room but fanstatic”
The room is quite small but very clean. However it's a bit noisy due to Chinese Tourists arrival on the last day of my stay. This is a new hotel so the design is unique and nice especially the lobby. If i have chance to come to Taipei again, Papa Whale would be my first choice for accomodition :)
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
The Best! ”
4 stars hotel with a lot to offer! I am just so glad we stayed in this hotel and even though I booked last minute the room rates was undeniably reasonable and yet still affordable. Given its location with just a mere 3mins walk to Ximen Station/Night market, We will definitely be coming back soon. Everyday the staff cleans our room, very nice hotel interior, good shower, comfortable bed and pillows, big TV. Thank you Papa Whale.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Exceptional”
Papa Whale was amazing - it was so conveniently located, very central in Ximengding, close to nice restaurants and shopping, super easy to locate, and our room was very nice - we had a basement double room and found it to be spacious (especially for Taipei) and the shower was massive - would definitely stay here again!
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Excellent”
everything you need your hotel room to have, my room had it. the room was a bit small but no complaints. multi universal plugs all over the room made it convenient for me to charge my various gadgets without worrying about having only 1 adapter. the only thing was that the walls were paper thin so i could hear everything the next room was watching on their tv or doing....literally every single thing. apart from that, everything was great. thank you Hotel Papa Whale!
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Taiwan Family Adventure”
My family liked staying in Hotel Papa Whale. The place is very convenient. So close to most of the places we wanted to see. Even my kids were able to find their way back to the hotel. Cozy and clean rooms. However, the housekeeping could not take away the cigarette smoke smell most especially from our bathroom considering that the (3) rooms we got were family rooms. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends and would definitely stay here again.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Good hotel, good location”
I spent 2 nights at Hotel Papa Whale, the decoration is nice. The room is very clean and tidy. Hotel location is at Ximending, convenient to go around Ximending and city center
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Dear Valued Guest, We are appreciated of your kind review which gives us a great pleasure to learn that you were pleased with our personalized service. We certainly welcome you back again for another relaxing stay in the near future. Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Thank you Hotel Papa Whale!”
The hotel and the room itself was really nice! We like the interior and the front desk were nice and can converse well in english. The only thing we didn’t like in the hotel was all the room doesn’t have a window. It is hard to tell if it’s sunny / raining outside. It is also near ximending area about 5-10mins walk. It’s easy to go to the airport too since it’s also near the ximen station. Thank you Hotel Papa Whale!
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Best Value for Money”
Hotel Papa Whale is a tourist spot on its own, you'll be amazed of how detailed and creative the interiors are. The location is near to Ximen station and the busy Ximending. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Dear Guest, Warm greeting from HOTEL PAPA WHALE. Your valued feedback has been shared to the entire team which is absolutely a great encouragement for us. It is always great to know when guests feel satisfied during their stay. We look forward to have your next visit with us soon! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Great Stay”
It's my second time staying at Papa Whale Hotel. And I love it! The only con is that the electricity power of Taiwan. I couldn't use my hairdryer there , the watts is too high for Taiwan. I suggest that Papa Whale should use a better hairdryer with a greater power.
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Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking time to let us know about your recent experience in our hotel. We have received your feedback and we will pass to relative department to exam the possibility. You've given us an opportunity to improve, and hopefully we will not disappoint you on your next visit. We look forward to seeing you back to HOTEL PAPA WHALE. Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Definitely staying again.”
There's absolutely nothing to complain about Papa Whale. I liked the interior, the service and the price! If I was forced to say what I didn't like was the dragging my suitcase part from the subway station because it's a busy street packed with a lot of people. However, everything else was so great that I'm definitely staying again in my next visit.
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Dear Guest, Warm greeting from HOTEL PAPA WHALE. Your valued feedback has been shared to the entire team which is absolutely a great encouragement for us. It is always great to know when guests feel satisfied during their stay. We look forward to have your next visit with us soon! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE
Cheap, great value for many”
Pros: located basically in ximending kind of the heart of taipei i think. (5 min walk from ximending) and close to taipei main station too , clean, has all you need as in comb, hair dryer, toothbrush, toothpaste, water, cups, soap, shampoo, body lotion nice selection of tv channels and good wifi. Beds are comfy. Cheap hotel. Can print at front desk for 10 NT. Front desk speaks english, many foreigners in the area. Close to Mrt. Good AC. Cons: small room, small bathroom and toilet. No windows in the room so not much sunlight in the room. There are windows in the bathroom and toilet that let sunlight in the room but the windows can't be opened and aren't transparent, you can only barely see outside. Maybe not claustrophobic friendly.
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Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful to have your positive and encouraging feedback for the entire team, and we are all very proud that we were able to contribute your trip to Taipei an enjoyable one. We are looking forward to show even more to love about HOTEL PAPA WHALE on your next visit. Thank you and wish you a wonderful day! Sincerely yours, Hotel PAPA WHALE