Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Papa Whale

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel in Taipei! The location was super convenient — close to public transport, night markets, and lots of great food options. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything I needed. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with directions or recommendations. I especially appreciated the quiet atmosphere and the thoughtful little touches like complimentary water, toiletries, and a comfy bed after long days of exploring the city. Highly recommended for solo travelers or anyone looking for a relaxing, well-located place to stay in Taipei. I’d definitely come back!

All good, clean. The only downside is the room arrangement is like a labyrinth. Check the room map on your door.

Room is small but comfortable. Toilet is big and no bidet.

In the lobby there is a display of a ship's steering wheel, there is no "do not touch" logo, my child was playing there then the receptionist shouted and got angry from behind the bar (reception desk) while pointing with her index finger, if she wanted to remind us, she should have spoken nicely, not shouted while pointing.

The pillow is too thin, but over all is good. But no mineral water refill, so you have to buy in the convinience store nearby the hotel.

I have mixed feelings during my stayed, the hotel location was great and easy access to Ximending. Regarding the room, it was clean however my room got the stinky smell from the toilet drain hole thus it wasn’t a pleasure experience to me, I don’t feel wanna stay even longer inside my room… Regarding the room size, it’s fine and just enough for solo traveller, if you have have more than 2 luggage, the room will be very packed. And the Wi-Fi in my room was very poor, I have to use my cellular data most of the time.

Location is the best! Just a few steps to ximending walking district. Many restaurant, shops and convenient store that open until late at night. The room is okay, not too big but not to small. You get what you pay for. It's a nice place just for sleep only, otherwise you'll get cramp and claustrophobic cause theres no window in the room 😂 But I would still recommend this hotel to everyone because of the perfect location and pricewise.

Stayed 6nights at Hotel Papa Whale has a good experience: Self Check-In, easy and fast, the staff helpful and friendly also. The unit is very clean and nice design, plus comfortable. From hotel to XiMenDing station walk around 8 minutes not too far.

Stayed 6nights at Hotel Papa Whale has a good experience: Self Check-In, easy and fast, the staff helpful and friendly also. The unit is very clean and nice design, plus comfortable. From hotel to XiMenDing station walk around 8 minutes not too far.

Great location. Wifi was terrible 🥲.

The hotel's light was pretty dark and worked kind of weird for me. However, the price was really good so I won't expect much.

I like it. It's clean and the room is modern. The only downside is that there is no window.

The location is good, but you have to walk a bit if you want to go to the MRT, but it's not too far. The room is clean. There's a housekeeper who comes to clean the room every day. She's attentive, judging from the arrangement of things. The water in the bathroom is very strong. I like it. We stay in the basement. The room isn't soundproof and the school's wifi isn't there, but the bed is comfortable. Overall, it's considered okay.

Pros: good location, safe & quiet room, high quality pillow and bed. Cons: weak wifi connection, towels are smelly with Clo.

Close to Ximending shopping district and Ximending station.

The room is a bit narrow, there is no wardrobe, and it is not very soundproof. The water pressure in the bathroom is very strong, making it comfortable to shower.

Harga murah lokasi ok dekat cimending. Tidak terlalu suka toilet nya karena lantai warna hitam. Lantai kamar berasa basah.

Good location near Ximen Shopping Street. Not too far from MRT station. Breakfast was OK but not so many choices. Friendly staff.

Really enjoyed my first stay, but this second time was disappointing, even though I pay tiger price than the first one. The room at the basement have toilet problems, really uncomfortable, the TV remote not working so can't change the channels, the char is made of metals, it's esthetic but really uncomfortable! And super cold in the winter. I'm really disappointed this time. Thought will get good experience like the first one

Located in a good location You can walk to Ximending in 5 minutes. The interior is beautiful. But the direction of walking to find a room is quite confusing. Room amenities are good. The air conditioning could not be adjusted on the first night. It was so cold that I had to ask for an extra blanket. The night after notifying the staff to come and fix it, the temperature was adjusted normally. Most of the counter staff can't speak English, so they have to use Google translate. Overall, I'm impressed.