Villa 32vsMandarin Oriental, Taipei
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei ranks significantly higher than Villa 32. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei comes in at #6 in Taipei with recommendations from 5 publications including Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Villa 32
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Tablet
The Telegraph
Frommer's
No.32 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
From $749/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"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."
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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 TimesMandarin 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
