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Hostel Happy Family vs San Want Residences
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Want Residences scores significantly higher than Hostel Happy Family. San Want Residences has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 2 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide.
Hostel Happy Family
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Section 1, Lane 56, #2, Zhong Shan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $0 /night
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Rough Guide
"Backpacker institution, with clean, if rather ageing, rooms close to the main station."
Michelin Guide
"This Taipei hostel has seen backpackers and expats come and go for decades, and couldn't be more convenient to the island's transportation hub."
San Want Residences
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
No.128 Section 1, Nanjing East Road, Taipei, Taiwan
From $80 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Elegance personified, this conveniently located addition to the San Want group offers great rooms and solid personalized service and is deservedly popular with high-end businessmen."
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Michelin Guide
"The warmly lit Neoclassical lobby...hints at this small luxury hotel's elegance. ... Tastefully appointed rooms include hot springs-style soaking tubs, clothing steamers and views of Linsen Park."
