Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Ningxia Night Market

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Bar (on property)
View from property
Porch
Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Reception hall
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is $43
includes taxes & fees
$41 per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 8 min walk
  • Lungshan Temple - 18 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 19 min walk
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 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
  • ‪Takao1972 - Kunming - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集鍋貼水餃專賣店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UDE Café Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel 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 water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
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 provided

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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Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei
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HOTEL PAPA WHALE Hotel
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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 Sep 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on Sep 24, 2024 start from $41.17, 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.

Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the breakfast buffet but the plumbing was noisy during the night that kept me up, which wasn't an enjoyable experience. The area is interesting with access to plenty of food and entertainment options. The staff were friendly and the decor of the hotel was interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's close to Ximending which is very convenient. and it's a walkable distance from the Taipei Train station to connect to the Airport MRT easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience! Great area for walking and being central
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed 9 nights. I liked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wojciech

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was excellent and especially employe name Kol . Always ready to help made our stay unforgettable.. Thank you all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Min Chin, Kamishakujii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and cozy rooms with coin laundry services. Conveniently located near Taipei train station and ximen station for MRT and other longer distance trains. Reasonably priced. Will definitely book again! Also a cute bar downstairs with a good selection of beers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay on Kunming Road minutes walk from the heart of Ximending. Easily walkable from Ximen Station Exit 6. Restaurants and Driftwood Beer Bar are connected to the hotel. Spacious lobby to chill out. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

wilfred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was polite and friendly for Breakfast you needed to leave the Hotel and go next doir ,the breakfast staff was not as inviting maybe it was me but i did not see any of them smile ,which for me is unusual for Taiwanese ,the Buffet Breakfast was very goo
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chien Chien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
locations perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the area of many food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

Dimarko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great day
Stayed 5 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

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights 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

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