The Howard Plaza Hotel TaipeivsMandarin Oriental, Taipei
Both Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei and Mandarin Oriental, Taipei are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is the choice of most reviewers compared to Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Frommer's
Oyster
No.160 Section 3, Ren'ai Road, Da'an District, Taipei 106, Taiwan
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Howard Plaza attracts a lot of tour groups, but don't hold that against it." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei is a solid three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in the Da'an District, close to shopping and public transportation." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Condé Nast Traveler
Tablet
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
No.166 Tunhwa North Road, Taipei 105, Taiwan
From $379/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "Grand and glitzy, the 256-room Mandarin Oriental Taipei easily became the most luxurious hotel in the city since it opened last year." Full review
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Don't miss afternoon tea in the Jade Lounge, which has already become a hit with locals.
Tablet20.0
"Forget modern, forget skyscrapers, forget the trend of Asian luxury hotels in gleaming glass towers. The Mandarin Oriental, Taipei may be a new build, but in spirit it’s straight out of..." Full review
Jetsetter "Grand European-style hotel with a stellar pool and spa in the heart of Taipei." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"An opulent five-star experience on a sleepy boulevard near Songshan Airport." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Taipei’s most luxurious hotel, the Mandarin Oriental offers plenty of substance as well as unabashedly lavish interiors." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A bit outside of the city’s major shopping...but sumptuous interiors, an excellent array of facilities, huge and lavish rooms, and superb service make this five-pearl hotel one of the city's finest." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"With a prime location, spacious rooms, a large spa, and a bevy of dining options, it’s a good choice for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Forget modern, forget skyscrapers, forget the trend of Asian luxury hotels in gleaming glass towers. The Mandarin Oriental, Taipei may be a new build, but in spirit it’s straight out of..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened in May 2014 with a facade mildly reminiscent of a 19th-century European grand hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Taipei might seem incongruous in an Asian city—at least to those..." Full review
