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Grand Hotel Taipei vs Villa 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.
Grand Hotel Taipei
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."
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Villa 32
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
No.32 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
From $749 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"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."
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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.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Villa 32 was designed as a tycoon’s ideal hotel rather than a straightforward money-making enterprise."
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