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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property

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Surrounded by a reflective pool, this serene water feature boasts a large, flat rock centerpiece.
Welcome to Papa Whale, where a modern industrial aesthetic meets unique decor.
Experience the unique ambiance of this industrial-chic space, featuring a tripod-mounted camera and metal storage units.
Enjoy a wide selection of international cuisine at our restaurant's buffet.
Relax in a casual outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and large windows.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842
  • Taipei Main Station
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lungshan Temple
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ningxia Night Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Comfort Single Room, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Elegant Double Room, No Window

Elegant Double Room, No Window | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Double Room, No Window

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Elegant Triple Room, No Window | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

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

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

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

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

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

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows | Premium bedding, 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 this property

Hotel Papa Whale

3.5-star hotel in Wanhua
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Hotel Papa Whale offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Taipei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Taipei hotel also offers a library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services.

Hotel Papa Whale is a smoke-free property.

Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Papa Whale has a restaurant on site.

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 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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Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1009 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a great location for ximending
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Surafel Meressa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The positive thing about this hotel is the location. The hotel is walking distance from tourists attractions area (Ximending street) and less than 1km from the Ximen Metro station. We booked the hotel last minute and we were overpriced but it was OK considering the same level reviewed hotels around Ximen area. About the things we didn't like, the hotel is very old, dark, industrial building setup (you see metal in everything-no concrete), the hand-wash have disturbing noise, very poor Wi-Fi (I couldn't connect on my entire stay), and the room is also very small. The hotel says they are concerned about environmental sustainability so they won't provide any hotel essential and they won't change jt towl if don't (forget) to drop thw used towel on the bathroom floor. The biggest issue I faced was the unwelcoming behavior of the reception staff at the hotel. The weren't friendly at all. When we arrive to the hotel, the welcomed us with attitude. Especially Mr. Scott Liu. To our entire stay he was aggressive, not welcoming, and not hospital at all. In contrary after our check out, when we return to claim our bag, Ms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

An interestingly designed hotel in an excellent ar

The best thing about this place is its location. Ximen is a bustling shopping district, and my favorite part of Taipei. This hotel is located right in the middle of it, within walking distance of most of what you'll need in Taipei. The room itself had an interesting design but no windows. I think most rooms in this hotel have no windows. The internet is also weak for some reason, both the room wifi and my mobile data. For some reason there was bad reception throughout my stay. Other than that, it has the usual ammenties of any hotel and a bar fownstairs for guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

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

Easy access to Ximending without the noisy enviro.

First time staying. Room and toilet are acceptable based on the price paid. Room was clean. Lift need cleaning. They have washing machine and dryer. Breakfast was different but service can be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go everything and most of the place for us to go are walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Felma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities
The property is very well located, close to all the fun at ximending. Unfortunately it does feel quite overpriced. The breakfast option was not great and did not change during my long stay, the cleaning staff is very kind but the hotel towels were not the greatest, some had holes, there's no body lotion or hair conditioner so bring your own. The room was great to sleep because it's very dark (they are windowless) and the AC works properly and can go very cold, the washroom in general is good, the shower was great, the water pressure and size allow a nice time, I just wish the room was bigger and had better lighting overall. Theres room for improvement for the current price.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yung Khang

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

6/10 Okay

lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerone Dan, Hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

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

Unfriendly staff, poor quality sleep

Staff were unfriendly and unwelcoming at check-in. It seemed as if we were an inconvenience to her by seeking assistance with the do it yourself check in. The room was clean however the bed was VERY firm and uncomfortable. The air conditioning didn’t work very well and the toilet was leaking the entire night and making noises which resulted in a terrible night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible staff

This place is cheap. That’s about it. The staff at reception weren’t friendly. I would go as far as to say they were ignorant and arrogant. Not a smile in sight. Not helpful at all. My room was also in the basement so no windows or natural light. They didn’t mention this.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

srikanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

sangsanae

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is non-smoking, however there was someone smoking, which resulted in odor and smoke in the hall way. The staff members were exceptionally kind and accommodating, and I appreciate their helps a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sin Man Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SIU LUN

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024