Hotel PaPa Whale

Hotels
Hotel PaPa Whale
7.8 (3926 reviews)
No. 46, Kunming Street , Taipei , tw

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
6.13
There are concerns about the condition of the walls, with signs of aging and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.6
The staff is described as friendly and helpful, providing good service even late at night.
Location
8.64
Multiple reviews highlight a good location, close to the Ximen night market and other amenities.
Room Quality
6.59
Reviews mention small rooms, particularly in the basement, with some facilities feeling outdated.
Amenities
8.12
Amenities include a gym and breakfast options nearby, but there are some limitations mentioned.
Value for Money
8.58
Guests found the price reasonable considering the location and facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast options are good but repetitive for longer stays, according to guest feedback.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 18:47

Property Description

Modern Accommodation in Ximending Shopping District
Hotel PaPa Whale offers a modern and exquisite stay in the vibrant Ximending shopping district. Just a short walk from MRT Ximen Station and MRT Beimen Station, this hotel provides convenience and style for your Taipei adventure.

Convenient Metro Access to Top Attractions
With its strategic location, Hotel PaPa Whale allows easy access to Taipei's key attractions. Explore the city effortlessly with quick metro rides to Taipei Main Station, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Songshan Airport, and Taipei 101.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
Each guest room is equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay, including air conditioning, in-room safe, and free toiletries. Indulge in buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant or savor Japanese and hot pot dishes at TAKAO1972.

Book your stay at Hotel PaPa Whale for a delightful Taipei experience!

Important information:

Please note that all room types in this property do not have a window.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TSA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3926 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 6.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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YUICHIRO family_with_children jp
6
ヤング向け、カップルでショートステイ楽しむ感じ。
Pros:

大分変った部屋や、建物の内装で、面白いが、若干古さが目立ち、窓もなく、全体的に暗い感じで、長くは滞在できなく、その割に部屋代が高い感じ。

Cons:

朝食の場所、配置、どこに何があるか、英語等で説明する方が一人もいなかったので、全部自分で確認しなければならなかった。案内図などが必要。

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
solo_traveller tw
8
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
柏承 solo_traveller tw
7
Pros:

地理位置好, 在西門町商圈, 附近有很多吃的, 也在西門町電影院附近.

Cons:

房間品質差異大, 這次住到的房間靠近尾端, 一直有不間段的機械異音, 很難入睡, 白天1樓餐廳施工, 一大早就很吵.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jun Hao extended_group sg
8
Great location and room with tiny problems
Pros:

Room was comfortable. Also nearby got washing machine and water dispenser. So there's no need to worry about water. The location was also great. Nearby got malls and restaurants. Train station was also a little walk away.

Cons:

The aircon was too cold. Tried increasing the temperature but it doesn't seems to have any effect. It will really help if there's a door that separate the washing area from the main bed area. I also wish the blanket can be a bit longer.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great location, near Ximen, mutliple bus stops and train stations. So everything was easy to get too

Loved the basement room, no windows meant it was very easy to sleep, room was quiet and it was very spacious, with a great layout and plenty of storage

Bathroom was fantastic, lots of bench space, large shower and everything was clean.

Bed was very comfy and we enjoyed our stay at Hotel Papa Whale

Cons:

The lightening was very dark, so it made it feel like I was squinting to do things

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
S
Shan couple au
5
Room is not comfortable and corridors are confusing
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Room and corridors

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
K
Ka Yan family_with_children hk
7
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Shumei couple tw
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
S
Shumei couple tw
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
K
Kevin Guinsan solo_traveller ph
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lardizabal solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Check in and check out was very easy. The people at the counter were very helpful, and they even have a weighing scale for luggages. It is very close to Ximen/Beimen station.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
慶鏞 couple tw
8
Pros:

大致不錯,但因為我較不耐冷,冷氣對我而言真的太冷了

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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CHANG couple tw
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel solo_traveller ie
7
Great location
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
A
A solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

staff was nice

Cons:

Rooms were very old and dark, smells weird, looks dirty

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
Y
Yecheng solo_traveller sg
9
Pleasant and satisfying
Pros:

Room is big but still cozy, very nice atmosphere even without a window

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Shumei couple tw
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
珮琪 couple tw
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
居倫 couple tw
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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18399d109e127030ec486f0833041d14 solo_traveller au
4
Not great, will not stay again.
Pros:

It was a big room.

Cons:

The staff were very rude to me yet I saw them being very nice and actually smile when serving other people. I think the staff prefer the giant tour group bookings they constantly had and not solo bookings etc. If you want to check in early there is no chance, you have to wait till 3 on the dot, no hour early, no ten mins early. The benches in the room could do with a clean as they were sticky from previous guests as well as the toilet had pee stains on the outside from previous guests which wasn't cleaned the whole time I stayed. There are many cables hanging loose as well as lights. The beds are rock hard. There are not many options for breakfast there. If you want any western food you are out of luck as there is none at all. Many times I would go to get coffee and the machine would be out of beans so I would try to get a staff member but I was just constantly ignored. They also do not clean peoples tables after they leave so one morning I almost couldn't find a table to sit at as every table had people's left over plates and mess on which was really unhygienic. One morning I had a cockroach run around on the breakfast table. I personally do not think this is a 4 star hotel and I wish I knew what breakfast was like before I booked as I would not have picked it.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee