Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Ningxia Night Market
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Bar (on property)
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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows
View from property
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

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

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Highlights

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

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

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

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

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

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About the area

Taipei

At Hotel Papa Whale you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Lungshan Temple and Taipei Main Station. 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 Ningxia Night Market and Huashan 1914 Creative Park.

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lungshan Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taipei Main Station - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

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 Ningxia Night Market
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.

  • 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, 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.

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

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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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 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$110.60, 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. 383 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 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

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

6/10 Okay

exequiel

Travelled with group
Not bad for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Supradya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zhuo Feng

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I normally don’t write reviews regardless of any experiences but this one gotta be the most unorthodox hotel. Prison themes with prison wifi. Only picked this because I had unpleasant experience with nearby Airbnb and papa whale just happens to be near it. 4 stars hotel my ass. I’m not expecting any 5 star treatments nor red carpets but this is WAY below standard 3 stars. Only good part about this prison is the location; Ximending. This hotel is a huge tourist trap. Trust, don’t go
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024