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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near Ningxia Night Market

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Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Reception hall
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Laundry
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  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842
  • Popular LocationLungshan Temple18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNingxia Night Market2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall4 min drive
  • AirportTaipei (TPE-Taoyuan Intl.)40 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The rooms were bigger than what I was expecting based on the reviews. The interiors are awesome with all of the vintage ...
Jean Jacques
Jun 5, 2024
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Comfort Single Room, No Windows | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Elegant Double Room, No Window | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Double Room, No Window

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elegant Triple Room, No Window | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taipei

Hotel Papa Whale is located in Wanhua, a neighborhood in Taipei. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Daan Forest Park and Yangmingshan National Park, while Huashan 1914 Creative Park and National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Taipei Arena, and consider making time for Taipei Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • The Red House - 8 min walk
  • Lungshan Temple - 18 min walk
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 min drive
  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park - 3 min drive
  • National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 9 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
  • Songshan Airport (TSA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Ximending - ‬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
  • ‪Takao1972 - Kunming - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪老派金魚 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel rejuvenated in 2016 and located near Ningxia Night Market
Lungshan Temple is located near Hotel Papa Whale, which provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 335 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available for a fee: TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

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

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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 575-1

Property is also known as

Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei City
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Papa Whale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Papa Whale?

As of Jun 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on Jul 1, 2024 start from $42.45, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Papa Whale?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Papa Whale provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TWD 1300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Papa Whale located?

Located in Wanhua, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taipei Cinema Park, Ningxia Night Market, and Lungshan Temple. The Red House and Taipei City North Gate are also within 10 minutes. Ximen Station is 9 minutes by foot and Beimen Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Markham

Traveled 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

Quintak

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

Supradya

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

2/10 Terrible

Zhuo Feng

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Onsite restaurant is a plus. Don’t like; Breakfast buffet choices are same every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Siu kong

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mobile reception was bad because most of the rooms were in the basement, and their wifi was slow and not working all the time Some of the lights in the room were not working Housekeeping forgot to clean my room on 1 of the 4 days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Wuttichai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable prices, clean and near by Ximen shopping streets Just don’t like a toilet paper , prefer a hand held bidet more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teo Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
Very hip place in a busy part of time. This is a a great place for tourist, and close to transportation They even gave me a FREE late checkout :) it is in the main Taipei city center and walkable to EVERYTHING. The room is super small, that is the only negative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iskandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quintak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need spaces for putting towels....
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Papa’s location and interior design has an interesting appearance. Especially for travelers who would like to relax and enjoy the classical culture while staying in Taiwan.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to everything and clean. Couldnt fault it, was perfect for our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Very good location. We got a non-smoking room but we kept smelling cigarette smoke in the toilet area, which may be coming from the exhaust fan. Breakfast is not so good, not much international menu offered. Service (Reception) is very good, our needs are all attended to.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room has no windows
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei