Villa 32vsLife is like a BOX of Chocolates

Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Life is like a BOX of Chocolates is preferred by most reviewers compared to Villa 32. Life is like a BOX of Chocolates comes in at #39 in Taipei with recommendations from 2 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.

Villa 32

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:No.32 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Price:

From $749/night

Amenities:

Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

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." 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."

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 Telegraph

8.0

"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..."

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