Villa 32vsW Taipei
Both Villa 32 and W Taipei are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, W Taipei scores significantly better than Villa 32. W Taipei ranks #5 in Taipei with accolades from 3 sources like Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.
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 TimesW Taipei
Star Service Tablet
Oyster The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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." Full review
Tablet "They’ve never been the sort of hotel chain to just silently drift into a city and set up shop under cover of darkness. No, not for W Hotels the modest, understated sort of entrance. A new..." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"They’ve never been the sort of hotel chain to just silently drift into a city and set up shop under cover of darkness. No, not for W Hotels the modest, understated sort of entrance. A new..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The W Taipei showcases the city’s geography and cutting-edge technology. The lobby’s light installation reacts to human motion, and guest rooms feature dramatic skyline views. The W is..." Full review
