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Hotel PaPa Whale
No.46, Kunming St., Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan, 108 - See map
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. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and fitness center on-site.
Highlights
Hygiene Plus
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Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Important announcement -- "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."
Facilities
Airport transfer
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Check-in/out [express]
Luggage storage
Fitness center
Coffee shop
Overall satisfied but some points to take note of”
Felt uncomfortable in my first room as there was a locked fire escape equipment room connected. Despite that, I decided to remain in that room as I didn’t think too much into it and thought it wouldn’t be that bad. Explained to the receptionist about my worries and requested for a change in room. Learnt that there was a staircase at the other side, or maybe I heard wrongly. Thankfully there were other rooms available and they did the change for me right away. (No refunds for downgrading of room) Ceiling was filled with mirrors, some people may be uncomfortable with it As for the soundproof system, I could hear my neighbour snoring. But probably because he/she is an exceptionally loud snorer. Note that when you enter your room, the safe could be locked/unlocked and the password to unlock it is your room number. The network reception in the basement is a little bad. It’ll be better to connect to their wifi. Overall would still stay there 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
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
Nice, Comfortable Chic Hotel”
While Hotel PaPa Whale's location isn't as accessible to the MRT station as some other accommodations, what you get as a trade-off is a place that's conveniently near a YouBike station, lots good food spots, and several interesting bars (including the amazing Driftwood Bar just next door!) Rates are very reasonable — just beware about reserving during peak holidays such as New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year, etc., else the prices will skyrocket. As for the the rooms themselves, they're very clean and modern, and come with some nice bonuses such as a safe and a mini fridge. Depending on the type of room you reserve, the room size may or may not skew a little on the smaller side; though for me personally, I stayed in the 'single comfort room,' and that was just perfect. Highly recommended.
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Nice & cozy hotel at a great location ”
We booked this hotel last minute because our flight got cancelled. So it’s a last minute deal. The hotel situated nearby busy street of Xi Men Ding. So there are lots of shops, stalls & department stores within walking distance. The Xi Men MRT is also within walking distance. The layout of the hotel is very unique and alot of antiques are being displayed around inside the hotel. We got the 2 bunk beds so 4 persons can sleep. However if u have alot of big bags it might be a challenge figuring how to place them in the room. There is 1 toilet & bathroom but luckily they are separated. Hotel and rooms are well kept and clean. Overall it’s a good hotel to stay in.
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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
Instragram-worthy hotel ”
Location is great as it is next to XMD, less than 5 mins work to the main XMD area. There’s a family mart just 1 Min away. The buffet breakfast is a steamboat at the restaurant beside, special for the first day but I won’t go the 2nd day. Room and toliet is simple and clean. I note that they have different theme, I would prefer the brighter room actually so you can request. The one I had, there’s a mirror on TOP of the wall so when I sleep I can see myself which is rather uncomfortable. Extension only allow for 30 mins. Hotel is good for photo taking and there is a cafe at the lobby which you actually have to buy the coffee / tea. But I sit there a few time to enjoy the quiet time, I love it!
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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
Papa Whale is my usual stay in Taipei!”
I've stayed at Hotel Papa Whale many times and will continue to in the future! This time I was solo and the single room was perfect. It's location is just a short walk through Ximending from the MRT. If you get too hot, there's a conveniently place Ice Papa right next door to cool you off. The facilities are always super clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. If I could give an extra star just for the breakfast, I would. It's in the restaurant next door and offers a delicious spread of Japanese and Taiwanese foods. Overall Papa Whale is a great choice for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends!
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Nice place”
Very nice place to take a rest after a long tourism day in Taipei. The room is well-designed, cozy and clean, the same like in the photos shown on the website. We had 2 night stay. Though we forgot to turn on the pls-make-up-my-room sign, maid still kept our room clean every single day, which is kinda lovely over-expected. Staff at front always put smiles on their face too. Anyway, we stayed on basement floor, wi-fi signal was very slow sometimes. But after all, this place is one of the best places in Taiwan that we will definitely recommend.
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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
RECOMMENDED!”
Great location 10minutes walking from ximending walking street & ximen mrt station. The room was clean and well-decorated. Staff were very nice and helpful, especially the guy name Alex Yu, who helps us arrange the room and storage our luggages. Not much to complain except we couldn't adjust AC temperature and we could hear noise from outside sometime. But overall,We have a pleasant time staying there :)
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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
NO BED BUGS”
Contrary to what a local celeb shared via her IG account here in the Philippines, the hotel does not have any bed bugs, at least, the room we booked. Our room is industrialy designed, VERY clean, and no unusual/offensive odor. They have free toiletries, and slippers. They have numerous electric outlets, and hairblower. The shower and faucet has hot and cold temperatures. Their housekeeping is also 5/5. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my family and friends.
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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
Excellent stay in Taipei”
I was accidentally allocated to Taipei for an extra day, and fortunately I could find a comfortable room to stay. Thanks much for the concierge and the very kind receptionists! They really were the stems abd the core of the hub! And most important of all, they were very familiar with all the procedures and directions which I did not get confused throughout my entire stay!
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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"
Chic, Clean and Classy”
In terms of facilities, it is nice. It gives you a very comfortable feeling, the hallways are well-lit. But since there are a lot of turns in the floor, I got lost once but I found my way easily. Location is also good since it is only few minutes from Ximending Night Market and Ximen Train Station.
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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 hotel, good location with kind staffs”
Staffs are kind and helpful. Room is very clean with full equipment. Loving decoration in the lobby and bedroom, simple but beautiful. Restaurant and shopping stores could find easily. I will come back to 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
Hotel Papa Whale”
📷Location is good for sightseeing 🌆 This place is located really close to Ximending Street. 🚆 There are plenty of restaurants nearby. 🍜🌮🍕🍟🍝 The receptionist was nice 😍 Love everything about this accommodation. Relaxing and comfortable!👍💛💙
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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
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
Highly Recommend ”
Strategic location with reasonable price, +-10min walking distance to Ximen metro station which is very convenient for us to travel around Taipei. The room is clean and staff are friendly, not many facilities yet good enough for us to rest during the trip. Recommended.
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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"
Cool experience! One of the more unique hotels that I've ever stayed in..”
Room was clean and functional. Stayed there for a week. Interior is architecturally inspirational and a lot of fun. Windows were actually fake so there wasn't any actual daylight but I didn't mind it because I was out for most of the day anyway. Service was excellent and front-desk was responsive. I had to extend my stay a few times at the hotel and the front-desk was quick to accommodate. The unit was generally very clean albeit the bed frame was a bit sketchy (but comfortable) being a stack of wooden pallets and was a bit dusty beneath.. but who looks there anyway? Location is a bit far from the metro though.
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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
Good location & vintage decoration”
Few minutes walk to mrt station & shopping district. Lots of good foods & convenient shops nearby. Love the vintage decoration. Staffs are friendly & helpful. Good wifi connection. One thing I don’t like is the toilet door need to pull hard to close that makes a loud banging sound. Toilet ventilation not good. There’s no window so you can’t look outside & get fresh air.
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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 hotel and convenient place ”
Papa whale is clean and well design hotel , the hotel service is good . The place is quit convenient, and there are a lot convenient store around the hotel .
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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
Great for these 5 nights ”
Actually this is my second nights stay but can already leave my comments. The room is clean and quiet (can only hear the opposite room leaving in the morning before checkout hour). The room is dark at night which I do enjoy and this affects my quality of sleep. The checkin experience is not really good because of the impolite of a young female staff. However, the male manager offered me some help, and I do feel his professional services and he really tackled the problem I’m facing. The requests I asked during the stay (like requested one more chair and pillows) are fulfilled quickly. Really appreciate that! Overall is a quite good experience:)
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