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Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel vs Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei

Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei is preferred by most writers compared to Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei ranks #8 in Taipei with approval from 5 reviews including Jetsetter, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel
Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel
7 / 10
1F,No.6 Jin-Jiang Street, Lane 48, Alley 4, Taipei 100, Taiwan
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundy Room
  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigerator
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Located on a quiet back lane not far from Shida, this clean and serene hostel is definitely a chilled-out addition to the sometimes overly boisterous Taipei hostel scene." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Cosy hostel in Taiwan’s university district, handy for Guting MRT Station. ... Spotless dorm beds."
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
8 / 10
No.201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan
From $204 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"One of Taipei’s most awarded — and most luxurious — hotels, the Shangri-La Taipei delivers excellent service and spacious rooms worthy of lingering in. But it’s a good idea to explore the..." Full review
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"It's one of the few true luxury hotels in Taipei, and a pillar (or do we mean a 43-storey tower?) of good taste." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Taipei’s tallest and one of its most luxurious hotels, close to the bars on Anhe Rd. Rooms have the best views in the city though the real highlight is the fabulous 43rd-floor pool."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Frequent host to visiting dignitaries, with sweeping city and mountain views from most of the 420 rooms as well as the 43rd-floor rooftop pool." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The tallest hotel in the city, Far Eastern Plaza focuses on facilities-a gym, swimming pool, conference rooms-and service inside its curving structure."
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