Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Ningxia Night Market

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Hotel Papa Whale is near Lungshan Temple and Ningxia Night Market. Guests can enjoy the cozy library, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the attentive staff offers tour assistance that previous visitors have appreciated.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Elegant Double Room, No Window

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taipei City North Gate - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taipei Main Station - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lungshan Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ningxia Night Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood 西門町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TaKao 1972 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪梁山泊小籠湯包 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel near Lungshan Temple
Ningxia Night Market 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 smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 335 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • 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 at the property

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Property Registration Number 575-1

Property is also known as

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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 Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on Dec 2, 2025 start from $65.49, 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 The Red House, Lungshan Temple, and Ningxia Night Market. Taipei City North Gate and Dihua Street are also within 10 minutes. Ximen Station is 9 minutes by foot and Beimen Station is 9 minutes.

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Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sopheak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room is mediocre but main waiting area, kind helpful staff and delicious breakfast makes up for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but still smell smoking Staff not nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling-Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUFEN, ESTHER

Liked: Amenities
Easy to get to Ximen
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yung Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed our stay at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loong Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient. Love the decor
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Ximen has access to everything! Had no issues throughout my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spot on. And very close to my favourite beef noodle joint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chiang Sim Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
simple concept but room is abit too small
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst I understood the basement rooms would not have windows, I was expecting the lights in those rooms to be better than they turned out being; not that I wanted to stay in the room all holiday but it was very hard to see in the room or use the mirrors to get ready to go out. The breakfast buffet was great. The automated check in and out though made the experiance feel impersonal.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is very clean, but the room is small and has no windows. It feels oppressive to live in it. The service staff are kind and friendly.
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and restaurant areas, a lot of different restaurants nearby. like the hotel, would go there too if visit Taibei again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

Friendly staff good breakfast and very good cleaning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mid-range hotel in a nice neighborhood. Close to Ximen and Beimen stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wing Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Unbelievably rude staff

Room was fine (basic, hostel style, quite stylish in a minimalist/industrial way) but staff at check in and breakfast were unbelievably rude and impatient. Very unusual for Taiwan. Staff's atrocious attitude left a bad memory.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Within 10 minutes to the Metro station

Within 10 minutes to the Metro station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room

Good, clean and spacious room. Minutes walk to Ximending.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor condition and unsanitary

Cracked and chipped painted walls, heavy odor unventilated rooms, hairs found in stained bedding sheet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Hot water for shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Near to XiMenDing

Walking distance to XiMen MRT station as well as XiMenDing shopping & entertainment district is a plus point. Room is spacious clean, however the wifi is weak & intermittent once away from the main lobby. So I have to get my work done & email sent at lobby in order not to use up my roaming data.
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024