Villa 32vsAmbience Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Ambience Hotel scores slightly higher than Villa 32. Ambience Hotel comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 4 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Villa 32
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Tablet
The Telegraph
Frommer's
No.32 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
From $749/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"This exquisite five-room retreat is a one-hour drive from the international airport. ... The adjacent open-air public baths overlook mist-covered Yangming Mountain." Full review
Michelin Guide "Originally a private club, this hot springs hideaway still feels exclusive. Water, stone and wood blend harmoniously in expansive rooms with private springs and LOccitane bath products."
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For a taste of the good life, you can pay to use the public hot springs for four hours (gender-segregated public bathing is nude), or pamper yourself with a spa treatment.
Tablet "Geographically, it’s only an hour from the airport; figuratively, though, Villa 32 is just about as far as you can get from the clamorous urban cityscape of downtown Taipei. While the..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Villa 32 was designed as a tycoon’s ideal hotel rather than a straightforward money-making enterprise." Full review
Frommer's "Twenty minutes from downtown, Beitou offers mountains, fresh air, hot springs and a taste of Japan. A dip in a hot spring is a great way to end the day, and choices range from the..." Full review
New York TimesAmbience Hotel
Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Oyster
No.64 Section 1, Chang'an East Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "One of Taipei’s newest designer hotels, with rooms decked out with sleek Philippe Starck and Ferruccio Laviani furniture, flat-screen TVs and a striking all-white colour scheme."
Michelin Guide "Part of the same group that owns Hotel 73, Ambience offers high style at a good value."
Frommer's "Offering a level of style and service that belies the very reasonable prices, Ambience is a gem for those looking for something different without breaking the bank." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The Ambience Hotel raises the bar on mid-range properties, with its sleek white interiors and designer furniture." Full review
