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Regent TaipeivsEight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Regent Taipei is preferred by most professionals compared to Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel. Regent Taipei is ranked #3 in Taipei with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Rough Guide, oyster.com and Condé Nast Traveler.
Regent Taipei
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
No.3, Lane 39, Section 2, Chungshan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"With more than 500 guest room, the towering Regent might feel a little like a city-within-a-city, but the service is as swanky as the rooftop swimming pool." Full review
"Set back from busy Zhongshan Rd, the Regent is tops in every way, from the gold-leaf accents and exclusive shopping to the mountain views from the rooftop pool." Full review
"Taipei institution, serving as a frenetic hub for banquets, weddings and family get-togethers."
90.0
""It’s the place to stay in Taipei." This 1990 hotel with a rooftop pool has "a great location" in the Zhongshan District, "with easy access to shopping"." Full review
"This hotel is near Little Tokyo and business, entertainment and shopping districts." Full review
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However, the Regent Taipei still remains a solid choice for business travelers, and international individuals choose this well-known property for its reputation as one of Taipei's finest.
Luxury
"The Regent Taipei is probably the city's most famous luxury hotel, and not just because it was a favorite of Michael Jackson." Full review
4 Stars
"Regent Taipei has been a stalwart address for both well-heeled leisure and business travelers since it opened in 1990." Full review
Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
1F,No.6 Jin-Jiang Street, Lane 48, Alley 4, Taipei 100, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
"Located on a quiet back lane not far from Shida, this clean and serene hostel is definitely a chilled-out addition to the sometimes overly boisterous Taipei hostel scene." Full review
"Cosy hostel in Taiwan’s university district, handy for Guting MRT Station. ... Spotless dorm beds."