National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Songshan Airport (TSA) - 25 min drive
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 40 min drive
Nangang Station - 11 min drive
Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
Wanhua Station - 22 min walk
Ximen Station - 9 min walk
Beimen Station - 9 min walk
Taipei Subway Station - 14 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Hotel Papa Whale offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Ningxia Night Market and Lungshan Temple are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Ximen Station is 9 minutes and Beimen Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
335 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2016
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 575-1
Also known as
Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei City
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Papa Whale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Papa Whale does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Papa Whale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Papa Whale?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Papa Whale.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Papa Whale?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TWD 1300 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Papa Whale?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Papa Whale?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Papa Whale like?
Hotel Papa Whale is a short 9-minute walk from Ximen Station and 18 minutes' walk from Lungshan Temple. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Hotel Papa Whale Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Dec 17, 2024
Very old and poor room layout. Toilet was poor without bidet
The hotel is worn out and quite far from shopping area
Boo Tiong
Boo Tiong, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Marco
Marco, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 23, 2024
Near to XiMenDing
Walking distance to XiMen MRT station as well as XiMenDing shopping & entertainment district is a plus point. Room is spacious clean, however the wifi is weak & intermittent once away from the main lobby. So I have to get my work done & email sent at lobby in order not to use up my roaming data.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Great Solo Trip Option
Everything about this hotel was good. They have coin laundry inside that makes a world of difference on a long trip. The check in and out are seemless and they provide free toothbrush, comb, cotton swabs, etc in the room alot with 2 bottle of water. I didn't have a window but that was clear from the time I booked so no issues, just pay attention to your booking if you care about a view. They didn't offer early check-in but they will hold bags so you can go explore while you wait. Area is great, very walkable and near 2 MRTs (10min walk or so). Would highly recommended. There is a bar in the hotel so you dont have to go far to meet people if that's your thing. Breakfast was included in my booking and provided a wide selection from steam buns to fruit to coffee to noddles, etc.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 31, 2024
aubrey
aubrey, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
ok
overall ok breakfast everyday same food
LEOW
LEOW, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2024
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.
William
William, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2024
Joanna
Joanna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2024
SEN-NGAI C
SEN-NGAI C, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2024
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
Boo Tiong
Boo Tiong, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2024
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.
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
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.
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2024
Susan
Susan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
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.
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2024
Will not stay again
Hotel staff is not accommodating. Doesn’t feel safe.
Joanna
Joanna, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 19, 2024
Very nice experience! Great area for walking and being central
Natasha
Natasha, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
I stayed 9 nights. I liked it.
Ramon
Ramon, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Comfortable stay!
Ramon
Ramon, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Everyone was excellent and especially employe name Kol . Always ready to help made our stay unforgettable.. Thank you all
wojciech
wojciech, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
aubrey
aubrey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
Min Chin
Min Chin, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Great!
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and cozy rooms with coin laundry services. Conveniently located near Taipei train station and ximen station for MRT and other longer distance trains. Reasonably priced. Will definitely book again! Also a cute bar downstairs with a good selection of beers.
Lewis
Lewis, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Gabriella
Gabriella, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Comfortable stay on Kunming Road minutes walk from the heart of Ximending. Easily walkable from Ximen Station Exit 6. Restaurants and Driftwood Beer Bar are connected to the hotel. Spacious lobby to chill out. Hope to stay again.