Y Hotel TaipeivsShangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei ranks significantly higher than Y Hotel Taipei. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei scores 76 with positive reviews from 5 reviews like Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Y Hotel Taipei
No.19 Hsu Chang Street, Taipei, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are plain, furnishing a bit spartan, but the location is good and there's a laundry on site for guests."
Michelin Guide
"Located in the heart of old Taipei,the Y is convenient to the Taipei train station."
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