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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lungshan Temple

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is S$62
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan,2025

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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taipei City North Gate - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lungshan Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Ximending - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takao1972 - Kunming - ‬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
  • ‪UDE Café Bistro - ‬2 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-service breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • A water dispenser, a reception hall and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 335 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Vending machine
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

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

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
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately TWD 250 for adults and from 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 30 Dec,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on 21 Jan,2025 start from S$61.52, including 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?

Checkout 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 mile (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.

Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1007 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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Vancouver

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Glen William Watson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grossly overpriced for hotel room without a window and bed on timber pallet crates, cheap and sparse furniture and mould in the shower. Nice staff generally although would not stay there again at over HK$2500 a night!! Whilst midweek at around HK$600 seems more reasonable, the hotel cannot justify X4 the cost for an overpriced storage type hotel. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pulkit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a great buffet breakfast. It is near different forms of public transportation and landmarks. Unfortunately, the basement units don't have windows, and the plumbing can be noisy at times where I stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yi-Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its just average
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wenyi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was unique because the rooms don't have actual windows... which is both weird and unique. The inside of the hotels/walkways also look very industrial, like a warehouse which is a cool vibe. The beds however, are very short so if you are over 6ft tall, your feet will hang off the bed. The beds are also held up on pallets which is a cool vibe as well. The shower head was also very short so if you are over 6ft tall, squatting will need to be done. When it's the busy time, the hot water will also run out... shockingly. However, it is quite walkable to the MRT station and its located almost in the heart of Ximending so it's great all around for tourists. The people at the front desk are more than accommodating though which is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maricel M

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cockroach in the room and buffet breakfast restaurant. Same menu everyday. What make it worse i saw cockroach in the buffet table server
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Hsin-Haw

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1. location is great in the hard of Ximen. 2. easy check in and check out. 3. usual daily room service with laundry room for use (cost extra). 4. The entire hotel is converted from a parking structure, no effort is made in decoration, feel like walking around the parking lot, and the room wall and ceiling are pretty much "raw". 5. initial room has no wifi connectivity due to extremely poor signal strength, and maximum shower temperature is "warm", so we requested another room and the second room has great wifi signal and nice fast hot water, so depends on your luck, we had to endure a bad room for first night. All and all, it is not worth the price in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Huiya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very basic I would say. First of all, the WiFi is not really working. I got told that if there are too many customers, you won’t be able to link to the WiFi. The room is extremely small. We need to put our suitcase on the bed to open it as there’s no space. Service was also just ok. And the room is extremely noisy. I could hear ppl cough next door. I won’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Salvador, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They never offer me neither the discount neither the upgrade. Hotel it’s great and convenient but the service awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Fauzi Bin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the rustic vibes of the hotel, which made it a cosy stay to rest up from all the activities in the city. It's also a really short walk from all the amazing shopping and food options in the Ximending area, which meant that I was basically spoilt for choice throughout my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ying Foo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to amnieties
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel on the inside and out. A few warnings about having a room in the basement floor: -There is a VERY loud noise (sounds like machinery) randomly throughout the day AND night. Very disturbing in the middle of the night. -Rooms are pretty small but manageable. Not much room to open your luggages without it being in the walkway. Pros: -Easy walking distance from Ximending Night Market and shopping areas -Fairly close walking range to train station -Daily room cleaning aervice and refills of little room amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Rooms are small as expected but overall great specially for those whose purpose is to tour or be out all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the VIP experience. I love how everything was automated however, it was intriguing that the reception/ front management lost most if not all control to make adjustments to our booking when we were looking to upgrade. Other than that, we had a great experience. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for foodies, close by major landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are rude and arrogant. Never go back to this hotel..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Craft beer at Driftwood Brewing! Nice lovely people…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Minjia, Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cool hotel, decorated with an old industrial building. For a solo traveler, the room is very small, feeling like a cell. Of course, it is not expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff are NOT pleasant nor are they friendly. The hotel otherwise is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really unique style like in an underground military facility or something. The room was fine though, decent bed and shower, I didn't hear noise from neighbours, etc. I wouldn't want to spend a lot of time in the room though, mainly just a place to sleep but go out during the day. Located on the edge of ximending area which is good. Seemed a little more expensive than it should be, but I didn't stay in other taipei hotels for comparison.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024