Villa 32vsGreen World Hostel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Villa 32 is preferred by most professionals compared to Green World Hostel. Villa 32 comes in at #16 in Taipei with accolades from 3 sources including The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Villa 32
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Tablet
The Telegraph
Frommer's
New York Times
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 "Villa 32, perched on Taipei's far northern outskirts, is a luxurious resort with thereutic geothermal baths and lush greenery. It's a 30-minute drive from the city center. Five suites..."
National GeographicGreen World Hostel Frommer's
7F., No.107, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd, Taipei, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "The staff is super-friendly, and the private rooms, with their wall sized murals, massive flat-screen TVs, comfortable beds, and spectacular views, are nicer than those found in many mid-range hotels." Full review
