The Grand HotelvsVilla 32
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Grand Hotel Taipei is the choice of most professionals compared to Villa 32. Grand Hotel Taipei is ranked #47 in Taipei with praise from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
The Grand Hotel
Rough Guide
Jetsetter
No.1 Section 4, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "The Imperial-style architecture and Chinese decor definitely have character, though the spacious rooms are a little worn for a five-star."
Jetsetter "A towering landmark hotel on the edge of vibrant Taipei, famed for its oriental palatial design and outstanding location - breakfast included." Full review
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 Times
