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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei vs W Taipei
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei ranks slightly better than W Taipei. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei scores 88 with accolades from 7 sources like Rough Guide, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
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No.201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan
From $204 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"One of Taipei’s most awarded — and most luxurious — hotels, the Shangri-La Taipei delivers excellent service and spacious rooms worthy of lingering in. But it’s a good idea to explore the..."
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Those looking to relax should book some time at the excellent Horizon Spa.
Lonely Planet
"It's one of the few true luxury hotels in Taipei, and a pillar (or do we mean a 43-storey tower?) of good taste."
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Rough Guide
"Taipei’s tallest and one of its most luxurious hotels, close to the bars on Anhe Rd. Rooms have the best views in the city though the real highlight is the fabulous 43rd-floor pool."
Travel + Leisure
"Frequent host to visiting dignitaries, with sweeping city and mountain views from most of the 420 rooms as well as the 43rd-floor rooftop pool."
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Michelin Guide
"The tallest hotel in the city, Far Eastern Plaza focuses on facilities-a gym, swimming pool, conference rooms-and service inside its curving structure."
W Taipei
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
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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