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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lungshan Temple
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Front of property
Front of property
Elegant Triple Room, No Window
Daily self-service breakfast (TWD 250 per person)
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Explore the area

Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842
  • The Red House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Taipei City North Gate
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dihua Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Elegant Double Room, No Window

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Elegant Double Room, No Window

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Taipei

At Hotel Papa Whale you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Red House and Taipei City North Gate. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Wanhua hotel include Lungshan Temple and Ningxia Night Market.

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 8 min walk
  • Taipei City North Gate - 10 min walk
  • Lungshan Temple - 18 min walk
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 min drive
  • National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 9 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Ximending - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takao1972 - Kunming - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪馬辣鴛鴦火鍋專賣 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集鍋貼水餃專賣店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UDE Café Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lungshan Temple
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Papa Whale.

This 3.5-star Taipei hotel is smoke free.

  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Papa Whale offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Taipei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately TWD 250 for adults and from TWD 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 575-1

Property is also known as

Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei City
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Papa Whale?

Hotel Papa Whale offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Papa Whale?

As of 19 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on 20 Jan 2025 start from NZ$73.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Papa Whale serve breakfast?

You bet, self-service breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Papa Whale?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Papa Whale?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Papa Whale?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ridiculous
Arrived early morning after 12 hour flight. Did not expect room to be ready but was shown no respect for early check-in. Hotel policy says not before 3 pm. Return at 2.50 to find hotel lobby crowded with 30 people and their luggage all waiting for 3pm! What fools this hotel is. Got to room at 3.30 to find room large enough for single bed only yes 1.8m x 1.8m living area plus bathroom. Bed was made from timber packing cases. The whole place inside resembles a prison and my room was a cell. Breakfast did not cater for western tastes an did not even provide knife to butter toast. Had to use a thin stick cofee stirrer. The hotel did have a nice bar however I was never told about it and only discovered it after 3 nights. I give it 1 out of 10 only for it's location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel on the inside and out. A few warnings about having a room in the basement floor: -There is a VERY loud noise (sounds like machinery) randomly throughout the day AND night. Very disturbing in the middle of the night. -Rooms are pretty small but manageable. Not much room to open your luggages without it being in the walkway. Pros: -Easy walking distance from Ximending Night Market and shopping areas -Fairly close walking range to train station -Daily room cleaning aervice and refills of little room amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Rooms are small as expected but overall great specially for those whose purpose is to tour or be out all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the VIP experience. I love how everything was automated however, it was intriguing that the reception/ front management lost most if not all control to make adjustments to our booking when we were looking to upgrade. Other than that, we had a great experience. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for foodies, close by major landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are rude and arrogant. Never go back to this hotel..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mid-range hotel in a nice neighborhood. Close to Ximen and Beimen stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Craft beer at Driftwood Brewing! Nice lovely people…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Minjia, Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cool hotel, decorated with an old industrial building. For a solo traveler, the room is very small, feeling like a cell. Of course, it is not expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff are NOT pleasant nor are they friendly. The hotel otherwise is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really unique style like in an underground military facility or something. The room was fine though, decent bed and shower, I didn't hear noise from neighbours, etc. I wouldn't want to spend a lot of time in the room though, mainly just a place to sleep but go out during the day. Located on the edge of ximending area which is good. Seemed a little more expensive than it should be, but I didn't stay in other taipei hotels for comparison.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SEN-NGAI C

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Boo Tiong

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small and toilet & bathrooms are very poorly organised. No bidet and the taps are always noisy when turned on. Hot water very hard to adjust to desirable temp
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the breakfast buffet but the plumbing was noisy during the night that kept me up, which wasn't an enjoyable experience. The area is interesting with access to plenty of food and entertainment options. The staff were friendly and the decor of the hotel was interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially this place takes you for a loop as it is very basic with its design and decor. After a day or two it kinda grows on you. The uniqueness is interesting and so very different. You get to appreciate the vast difference from other hotels. Very good staff and very clean. The breakfast for me was too Asian and not at all western apart from toast. But then, no knife to spread butter or jam.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's close to Ximending which is very convenient. and it's a walkable distance from the Taipei Train station to connect to the Airport MRT easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will not stay again
Hotel staff is not accommodating. Doesn’t feel safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience! Great area for walking and being central
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed 9 nights. I liked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wojciech

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was excellent and especially employe name Kol . Always ready to help made our stay unforgettable.. Thank you all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

aubrey

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Min Chin, Kamishakujii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024