amba Taipei XimendingvsMandarin Oriental, Taipei
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei ranks significantly higher than amba Taipei Ximending. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is ranked #6 in Taipei with positive reviews from 5 publications like The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
amba Taipei Ximending
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper
No.77 Section 2, Wuchang Street, Taipei, Taiwan
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The hip, more casual off-shoot of the stuffy, um I mean 5-star, Ambassador chain of hotels, the amba was the very first Taiwan hotel to be set in a shopping mall." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"AMBA, run by the Ambassador Hotel, is clearly aimed at young, savvy 'lifestyle' travellers." Full review
Wallpaper "160 rooms, with streamlined, eco-friendly interiors and high-end bath products made with local organic ginger." 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
