Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842
  • The Red House
    8 min walk
  • 林清山魷魚焿
    1 min walk
  • Ximen Station
    9 min walk
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan)
    25 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Elegant Double Room, No Window

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lungshan Temple
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
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, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Taipei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Papa Whale. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Red House. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ningxia Night Market and a few minutes from Lungshan Temple
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Papa Whale.

This 3.5-star Taipei hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hotel Papa Whale has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Vending machine
  • 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Hotel Papa Whale offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 575-1

Property is also known as

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Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews" "

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

wilfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was polite and friendly for Breakfast you needed to leave the Hotel and go next doir ,the breakfast staff was not as inviting maybe it was me but i did not see any of them smile ,which for me is unusual for Taiwanese ,the Buffet Breakfast was very goo
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chien Chien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
locations perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the area of many food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Markham

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs or mites bit my wife all over her arms and body. After suffering for 2 nights, we decided to file a complaint. They gave us another room and it was a little better, but my wife still got bit. I can see their problems, that they are using wooden skids as a base of the beds. Bed bugs and mites are attracted to bare wood. The paint on the walls of the washroom was piling off. The elevator floor was very dirty. I took some photos of the rundown hotel for proof.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimarko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great day
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quintak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Hot water for shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CHEE YIN

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The room very dusty. The breakfast very poor everyday also same food option, not change since I check in until check out the breakfast also same thing. Reception staff not friendly. Location is good near by Ximending
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Jacques, Torrance

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were bigger than what I was expecting based on the reviews. The interiors are awesome with all of the vintage stuff. Everything looks clean. There is a lot of space in the lobby too. The shower is perfect - water temp control to your liking, rain shower head with heavy water pressure. Complete toiletries including slippers that they change everytime the room is made up. Free breakfast is not bad. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024