Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near Ningxia Night Market
VIP Access

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Hotel Papa Whale

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View from property
Porch
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Reception

Overview of Hotel Papa Whale

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is ¥9,069
Price available on 2024/5/7

Check out the area

Map
10842, Taipei, 46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist.
  • Popular Location林清山魷魚焿1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Red House8 min walk
  • Popular LocationXimen Station9 min walk
  • AirportTaipei (TSA-Songshan)24 min drive

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Room options

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taipei

Hotel Papa Whale is located in Ximending, 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.

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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 7:00 AM–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
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2016
  • 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

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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 Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on May 7, 2024 start from ¥9,069, 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 Ximending, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taipei Cinema Park, Ningxia Night Market, and Lungshan Temple. National Taiwan University is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. 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. 383 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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