The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipeivsamba Taipei Ximending
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei scores marginally higher than amba Taipei Ximending. Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei comes in at 79 with approval from 2 publications such as Oyster, Frommer's.
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
No.160 Section 3, Ren'ai Road, Da'an District, Taipei 106, Taiwan
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Howard Plaza attracts a lot of tour groups, but don't hold that against it." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei is a solid three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in the Da'an District, close to shopping and public transportation." Full review
Frommer's
"You'll also have the options of three restaurants, bar, gym and that very rare perk for Taipei hotels: an outdoor pool, making this is an excellent choice for family." Full review
amba Taipei Ximending
No.77 Section 2, Wuchang Street, Taipei, Taiwan
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The hip, more casual off-shoot of the stuffy, um I mean 5-star, Ambassador chain of hotels, the amba was the very first Taiwan hotel to be set in a shopping mall." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"AMBA, run by the Ambassador Hotel, is clearly aimed at young, savvy 'lifestyle' travellers." Full review
Wallpaper
"160 rooms, with streamlined, eco-friendly interiors and high-end bath products made with local organic ginger." Full review
Frommer's
"They're treated to unusually large rooms for Taipei, with recycled blond wood flooring, eco-friendly furnishings and such niceties as rainfall showers and free Wi-Fi." Full review