Hostel Happy FamilyvsShangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Both Hostel Happy Family and Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei is preferred by most professionals compared to Hostel Happy Family. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei ranks #8 in Taipei with approval from 5 publications including Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Hostel Happy Family
Section 1, Lane 56, #2, Zhong Shan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Rough Guide
"Backpacker institution, with clean, if rather ageing, rooms close to the main station."
Michelin Guide
"This Taipei hostel has seen backpackers and expats come and go for decades, and couldn't be more convenient to the island's transportation hub."
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
No.201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"One of Taipei’s most awarded — and most luxurious — hotels, the Shangri-La Taipei delivers excellent service and spacious rooms worthy of lingering in. But it’s a good idea to explore the..." Full review
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Those looking to relax should book some time at the excellent Horizon Spa.
Lonely Planet
"It's one of the few true luxury hotels in Taipei, and a pillar (or do we mean a 43-storey tower?) of good taste." Full review
Rough Guide
"Taipei’s tallest and one of its most luxurious hotels, close to the bars on Anhe Rd. Rooms have the best views in the city though the real highlight is the fabulous 43rd-floor pool."
Travel + Leisure
"Frequent host to visiting dignitaries, with sweeping city and mountain views from most of the 420 rooms as well as the 43rd-floor rooftop pool." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The tallest hotel in the city, Far Eastern Plaza focuses on facilities-a gym, swimming pool, conference rooms-and service inside its curving structure."
Star Service
"This hotel is part of the 43-floor Taipei Metro Complex, right in the heart of the financial district." Full review
i
Both Western and Taiwanese visitors choose this hotel when visiting the city, both for its well-known Asian brand recognition and its impressive range of offerings.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
" It is Taipei’s tallest hotel with a glass and stone exterior; it naturally caters to business travelers due to its location in the city’s business center." Full review