The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is an amazing, historic place to stay, and the value was excellent. Although the rooms aren’t “brand new” like some hotels in Taipei, it is worth a visit. The balconies and artwork in the rooms are amazing. I was curious, however, as to why the English website did not list the Family Mart or ice cream/coffee/beer cafe in the original wing of the hotel.

I enjoyed staying there very much. It is a paradise close to Taipei. It is strategically located up to a hill, so you can easily and comfortably enjoy an overview of the city, in particular at night. I picked up the hotel for its swimming pool. I feel very satisfactory for the excellent maintenance. The water of the swimming pool is crystal clear without the smell of disinfectant. I swam more than 1500 meters everyday for three consecutive days, enjoying the view of Chinese architecture, green mountains and blue sky while listening to bird talks and frog songs.

I think the room could’ve used more decoration and color so as not to look as dated as it is. Please provide a guided tour in English for tourists. Stay here for it’s historical significance, not so much the comfort.

Its “grand” only when you at least 300 meters away from this hotel. Closer you come, less “grand” it will be. Nightmares will start directly in the lobby and will follow up you all the way of your stay. Rooms are not clean, my shower was full of woman’s hair. And this is during the virus time in Asia. all rooms should be disinfected, but here even not clean. So it’s not safe to stay here. Next unpleasant experience is Chinese restaurant: they tried to cheat me for few hundreds. Last but not least, to use hotel facilities (sauna, steam room) you have to pay. After all this experiences the duty manager even not said sorry at all.

Excellen

Nice panoramic view of Taipei and relatively clean. Pool and fitness facilities closes at 6pm and everything in the hotel closes by 11pm; there is not even a lounge with sofa to sit in for a drink; can't walk anywhere to find drink and food as it is isolated.

Breakfast is great, too many choices including America and Chinese dishes. Great value.

Very classic,very clean,the atmosphere feels very different from other hotels.but unfortunately can not see the view from our room. The general service is very good, the waitress at the coffee shop is not so kind ,friendly and without smiles,this is probably the most flawed point of this stay .

Beautiful, unique hotel with excellent service. The location is not ideal, but there are free shuttle buses to and from the nearest subway stations. This is not a new hotel and in a few places this could be seen, although generally in excellent condition.

We arrived just before the year end rush of locals who make the annual trek to see this gilded landmark. The descend takes place Friday before end of year. Expect 200-300 Chinese tour group in the main hall around the Christmas tree 10-8pm. The Grand does not disappoint. Best boba we had while in Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei, Alishan , Chiayi, Yehliu area) The shuttle bus was quite useful to connect to the MRT public transit. Shihlin Market was a nightly ritual and visiting Taipei 101 and Museums alike made easy by access of shuttle drop off at train station. We had 3 rooms: prestige horizon suite with the wrap around massive red column porch along with two double queens rooms gave us a glorious view of the city and the mountains. The on-site restaurants require reservation for sit down lunch and dinner while breakfast buffet is abundant in choices and didn’t require reservations. The carpets show the age of the hotel even though it is quite well maintained, The behind the scene tour which included the secret tunnel was an hour long history lesson in Chinese, and no sliding permitted. It is unanimously the most comfortable hotel we have ever stayed at, with hidden hdmi, curtain operating buttons, dressing room facing sunrise, tri access to our wrap around porch and expansive room to gather in, The staff was exceptional timely in fulfilling our requests.