The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei vs W Taipei
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, W Taipei is the choice of most professionals compared to Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei. W Taipei has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 3 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and The Telegraph.
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
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."
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Oyster
Upper-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."
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W Taipei
No.10 Fifth Section, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei 110, Taiwan
From $217 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"The uber-trendy W Hotel Taipei sits in the shadow of Taipei 101, until recently the world's tallest skyscraper."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The W Taipei is a five-pearl high-rise hotel in an upscale part of town, with a rooftop pool that stays open all night."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Buzzy W Taipei is the embodiment of 'work hard, play hard' with mostly business travellers staying during the week, and a mix of city-trippers and local in-crowds visiting on the weekends."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"W Taipei elevated its surroundings with a bright, young feel and a free-flow of energy...throughout the 31-story hotel, you’ll find natural elements on all sides, including timber check-in counters."
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