Mandarin Oriental, TaipeivsRegent Taipei

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Regent Taipei is the choice of most professionals compared to Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. Regent Taipei comes in at #2 in Taipei with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
8/10
No.166 Tunhwa North Road, Taipei 105, Taiwan
From $379/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler 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.
Tablet Tablet
20.0
"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 Jetsetter
"Grand European-style hotel with a stellar pool and spa in the heart of Taipei." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An opulent five-star experience on a sleepy boulevard near Songshan Airport." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Taipei’s most luxurious hotel, the Mandarin Oriental offers plenty of substance as well as unabashedly lavish interiors." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 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 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 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
Regent Taipei
8/10
No.3, Lane 39, Section 2, Chungshan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $183/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With more than 500 guest room, the towering Regent might feel a little like a city-within-a-city, but the service is as swanky as the rooftop swimming pool." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Set back from busy Zhongshan Rd, the Regent is tops in every way, from the gold-leaf accents and exclusive shopping to the mountain views from the rooftop pool." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Taipei institution, serving as a frenetic hub for banquets, weddings and family get-togethers."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
90.0
""It’s the place to stay in Taipei." This 1990 hotel with a rooftop pool has "a great location" in the Zhongshan District, "with easy access to shopping"." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is near Little Tokyo and business, entertainment and shopping districts." Full review
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However, the Regent Taipei still remains a solid choice for business travelers, and international individuals choose this well-known property for its reputation as one of Taipei's finest.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Regent Taipei is probably the city's most famous luxury hotel, and not just because it was a favorite of Michael Jackson." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Regent Taipei has been a stalwart address for both well-heeled leisure and business travelers since it opened in 1990." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"Fashionistas need not leave this luxury hotel to splurge as its galleria is home to world-class designer stores. All rooms exude classic elegance and corner suites also sport a private..." Full review
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Dining options abound – choose between a steakhouse, Cantonese, Japanese or buffet.

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