The Grand Hotel

Old-fashioned landmark hotel with good service and decent facilities but needs a good facelift— True to its name, the Grand Hotel is grand in design and size. It is a hall of wonders to admire, from the amazing exteriors to the splendid lobby with detailed paneling and sculptures. Everything is striking and beautiful to look at. The room itself was not too shabby. We had the twin-bed-side-view room. It was comfortably-sized with a large balcony that enjoyed a lovely view of Taipei city to the East and the South. We could see the river, the Dazhi bridge and the Taipei 101, not to mention the layers of mountains and hills surrounding the city. And even though the bustling freeways are right outside, you can’t really hear too much noise once the doors and curtains are closed, so we had a quiet night’s sleep. The beds are a bit hard and not super long for tall people, so wouldn’t call it too cozy. The bathroom was large and had a separate space for bathtub, shower and toilet, which was nice. The only note is that they only provide body soap and shampoo, no conditioners, and there’s a policy of not providing disposable tools (toothbrush, combs, cotton swabs, etc.) The hotel definitely lives up to its rich legacy, but also most definitely needs a bit of facelift in some corners, as you can see peeling paint and the furnishings feel rather aged. But if you could only stay at one hotel in Taipei, I would recommend this as the choice for a unique, worthy memory.

We had a wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel! We especially enjoyed the music performance at the lobby. Also, the view from the second floor was surprisingly stunning, offering a beautiful panorama of the river, mountains, and the Taipei 101 skyline. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Jason Hsu (副組長徐永彬）for his warm hospitality on March 5. His kindness and welcoming attitude made our stay smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciated the experience and will definitely be back!

Breathtaking! Like stepping into another time. I tried various rooms: and the ones in the back pavilion that come with spacious balconies, as well as stunning views over the Taiwanese skyline, were the best. The main hall/reception area can be overwhelming at times (with crowds from sightseeing tours), but the service and hotel itself was excellent. Loved the pool and separate tennis area.

We stayed at The Grand Hotel Taipei for two days to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and the experience was truly memorable from start to finish. Choosing such an iconic and historic hotel made the occasion feel even more meaningful, and the level of service we received exceeded our expectations. Prior to our arrival, we had made a request for a special room arrangement in light of our anniversary. The hotel graciously honored this request and even surprised us with a complimentary bottle of wine, which was a thoughtful and generous gesture that set a warm tone for our stay. It was clear that the staff paid attention to details and genuinely cared about making our celebration special. Our room, located in the Chi Lin building, was clean, spacious, and very well maintained. The size of the room allowed us to relax comfortably, and everything was prepared neatly upon check-in. We also appreciated the special service provided to our specific hotel building during check-in, which made the arrival process smooth, organized, and personalized. The hallways throughout the hotel were well maintained and subtly fragranced, adding to the sense of elegance and refinement that The Grand Hotel is known for. These small details contributed greatly to the overall atmosphere and reinforced the hotel’s reputation for grandeur and tradition. Housekeeping was attentive and consistent throughout our stay. The room was kept immaculate, and any needs were addressed promptly and professionally. The staff, in general, were courteous, respectful, and well-trained, reflecting the hotel’s long-standing commitment to high service standards. Overall, our anniversary stay at The Grand Hotel Taipei was both comfortable and memorable. It successfully combined classic heritage, attentive service, and thoughtful hospitality. We would highly recommend this hotel to couples celebrating special occasions, as well as to travelers who appreciate history, elegance, and professional service. This stay will always hold a special place in our memories.

We met a super friendly security guard（保全大哥）. Our family only stayed for one night, and our rooms were interior rooms without windows. Before the stay, I had read reviews saying the hotel interior felt outdated, so my expectations were quite low. However, we were very pleasantly surprised and extremely satisfied with the overall quality. The rooms and décor were elegant, clean, and classy. Later, we moved to the Mandarin Hotel, which is also very nice, but compared to it, I actually preferred the Grand Hotel. It has a unique charm that really stands out. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay, and we would definitely love to come back in the future.

Stayed here during the christmas holidays and the hotel was bustling! It's a gorgeous hotel steeped in such rich history, and you feel it as you walk through the lobby and hallways. Rooms are modern. We were in a superior room in the main building with amazing 180degree views of the city. It was magical to watch in the morning and night. Behind the hotel is a trail up Jiantan mountain where you can see the planes Songshan airport and gorgeous sunrise/sunset - lots of stairs, but only takes about 15 min. And my favorite part of the stay has to be the EXTENSIVE chinese breakfast buffet. Soo much better than other 5 star hotels we stayed at while in Taiwan.||A few cons: It's not as convenient of a location given that it's up a hill (shuttle or taxi to MRT), and pool/tennis court complex is a 10 min walk/shuttle ride away. We also took the West tunnel tour -- in all honestly, it's probably best for chinese speakers only. We got the audio guide for english, which was pretty lame. Most of the interesting stuff that was shared was by the tour guide who only spoke chinese. Our group returned our headsets after about 15 min (after we walked through the tunnel).

We stayed for five nights over Christmas in a superior side view room looking west over the mountains on the 8th floor of the main building. (Take care what you book because the second building behind is low rise and a long way back). The balcony was amazing although don’t expect to sit out on it.|Our room had high quality and comfortable bed and linen, and a large and well equipped bathroom with bath and shower and a line for drying your smalls. Daily bottled water plus oolong tea and coffee. Tv with international channels and a safe. |We also bought a day rate internal room with no windows because we arrived at 05.00 from our flight. Small and with hard beds but otherwise just as well equipped. For us this was a good deal after a night flight because it included the enormous buffet breakfast and then we could shower and rest until check in. |The lobby is always a hive of activity because people come just to visit the hotel on daily sightseeing tours. It’s a great place to people watch. The steakhouse is good if you’re not a hardcore Chinese food fan, and the lobby cafe also. There’s also a mini market hidden among the shopping area which has snacks, milk and even yogurt if you’re doing your own breakfast. Make good use of the regular free shuttle bus to town and Shilin to get to the night market and MRT for easy access all over the city. |Finally, do visit the exhibition of the history of the hotel and take a tour of the tunnels. We did west which has the escape chute. It was hilarious!

The legendary Beef Noodle Soup at The Grand Hotel Taipei! 🍜 The Grand Hotel (Grand Garden Restaurant) [🎄] Vibe: Think "Imperial Palace meets Wes Anderson." It’s grand, red, gold, and incredibly fancy. You’ll feel like royalty even if you're just there to slurp some noodles. It’s peak "Old Money" aesthetic. [🍦] Taste: The beef noodles here are a cult classic. The broth is deep and soulful, and the beef chunks are so tender they practically melt on your tongue. It’s not "street food" style—it’s the sophisticated, refined cousin of the noodles you find at the night market. [💰] Price: Wallet-thinning. You aren't just paying for the noodles; you're paying for the chandelier, the history, and the fancy napkin. Expect to pay significantly more than your local noodle shop. [🚗] Parking: Super easy. They have a massive parking lot. Since the hotel is perched on a hill, you don’t have to fight for a spot like you would in Ximending. [💝] Service: Top-tier. The staff are professional, attentive, and move with a grace that makes you want to sit up straighter. They treat you like a VIP (even if you have broth splashed on your shirt). [👨‍👩‍👦] Best For: Impressing your parents, a "fancy" date, or when you want to show your tourist friends the "Final Boss" of Taiwanese Beef Noodles. [🏖] Worth it?: Yes—for the experience. It’s a "bucket list" bowl of noodles. You go for the photos, the history, and that one very high-quality meal. [🈁️] The Verdict!!: It’s the Rolls-Royce of Beef Noodles. Expensive? Yes. Worth it for the "I ate at the most famous hotel in Taiwan" bragging rights? Absolutely! ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Reading reviews is risky! Your taste buds might disagree, so do your homework before you dive into that broth! ☢️

Wow we were recommended this hotel and it did not disappoint! Probably one of the best hotel stays I've had. The lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas and there were live performances at night. The room was so spacious and updated despite how much history the hotel has. I was surprised to receive free branded cookies upon getting inside the room as well. The balcony was beautiful and allowed for a lovely view of the Taipei skyline. The staff were also friendly and everywhere! We joined the guided tour of the secret tunnel which is now no longer open to the public. Interesting and informative. Overall would definitely recommend a stay here!

Quality/Quantity - Known for many things, but their tours stand out. So much history. Too much information, that I can NOT do it justice so see the website. We also tried to do the self guided scenic tour, but it was overcast and it started raining. Oh, great service, they provided us with high quality umbrellas! Also known to host weddings here. They have 6 restaurants (one is more of a bar). For last second reservations, the only one available today was the Grand Steak; see other reviews. Ambiance - Crazy busy! Both inside and outside. Huge tourist attraction. So busy, that if you are NOT a guest or eating here, NO tour for you. Two tour options, East or West; everything we studied suggested that the West (with the slide) was the better option for us. I believe the East Tour focused more on the history of the hotel. Some hotel amenities are: 500 guest rooms, swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, gym, and paid parking. Service - Overall good. But they spoke in Chinese and unfortunately for me, I do not. They do have prerecorded English devices that they gave us. I am sure it is also available in other languages. But the tour would have been better if I was able to join an English speaking tour. But if you are following, this was a last second decision to add this tour to our trip. We Uber'ed here. But we took the free shuttle to the train station to get back to our 5 star hotel, lol. Concierge - 5 stars. They were the ones that gave us some good suggestions and loaned us some high quality umbrellas to do our self scenic tour outside. Dinner at Grand Steak was a 5 star review! Thank you. Price - $200NT, $6.66US. Very affordable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success and history since 1952; the first 5 star hotel in Taiwan!

The Grand Hotel is a must for anyone who wants a grandiose Taiwanese experience! It is glorious, magnificent, and unique. The beautiful ancient Chinese decor and architectural elements welcome the guests with special Chinese hospitality. The updated and modern interior provides luxurious comfort and convenience. The tentative service staff makes you feel at home and very welcomed. The most amazing part of your experience, if you get a room facing the front of the hotel, would be the panorama view of the entire city of Taipei! You will see the tallest building, Taipei 101, the second tallest building, and all the famous city landmarks! " Million dollar view" would be an understatement here! As amazing as their view is their breakfast buffet - I have not seen a buffet as huge as this, not even in the largest Vegas, hotels! You could get lost inside the buffet bar! Price point is higher than many other hotels, at this writing it's about $250-$350 per night. But considering everything you get, I think it's a great value. Staying in this hotel would make your Taiwan visit so much more memorable.

Fantastic hotel with so much history and grandeur that it is a must visit spot. Sitting high up on a small mountain, you get fantastic views of Taipei. This place has seen dignitaries, presidents, and world leaders stay here from almost every decade, so history is a foundation of this hotel. From the exterior to the interior, you see the story of how this hotel came to be and what role it played on the world stage. Do not miss out on seeing the underground evacuation tunnels built for President Chang Kai Shek :)

To start this review I must say I have only been a guest at this hotel for dining only. Over the years I hosted many friends in Taipei and they did end up staying here so I did get a chance to peek into their rooms which I must say are nice but the key is its spectacular view of the city skyline. Part of the reason I never spent a night here is I live few minutes away. So growing up in Taipei I had the opportunity to hike up to the Grand Hotel almost every weekend. It's a few minutes hike but it's definitely a worthwhile experience. If you're based in Los Angeles it's equivalent of going to the Hollywood Sign or the Griffith Park or even the Yamashiro Restaurant. So if you're in Taipei, don't forget to stop by the Grand Hotel to get a peek of the skyline from this location. Okay, what makes this a special place is actually not the view or its exquisite dining. It's all about the history. On my last visit I made the trek around 530AM in the morning. I got to see the early morning breakfast preparation and the tour vans pulling in but I also read into the history posted around the hotel lobby and conference center on the second floor. The hotel was founded in 1952 by Madame Chiang as the official venue to host all international dignitaries. At that time this was the center of the "official" and the internationally recognized Chinese government so this was the real deal. This is not the forum for political discussion but we all knew that KMT faced a slippery slope to lose that status if they never won back Mainland China. Interestingly enough I also read into how the Taiwanese-centric DPP party was founded here. A Chinese cultural center gave birth to a Taiwan independent advocate group. I am not sure how Madame Chiang will feel about this if she is alive today. Politics aside this is definitely a cultural icon that is worthy of five stars and a visit whenever you're in Taipei.

A beautiful historic hotel in Taipei that used to host the leaders of many countries. Madame Chiang Kai-Shek was involved in its creation. The moment you step inside, you just feel the history. Highly recommend getting a room with a balcony. And then going to the side of the building in the morning to watch the sunrise. Breakfast buffet in the morning is delicious I think the price was about $35 US. They have a café with food open until about nine or 10 PM. They also have historic tours of the tunnels, but the tour was all in Chinese. I'm not sure if they have English tours. The only thing you want to check on is the length of the beds. The beds are consistently short so if you are tall than your feet might dangle off the bed. Also, they do not provide toiletries except for soap and shampoo so plan accordingly. I absolutely loved staying here. The closest subway is Chien Tan station and there's also a hiking trail where you can go up to a temple and enjoy another nice view.

A classic, beautiful place to stay while visiting Taipei. Totally enjoy our stay here. A perfect blend of traditional Chinese style reflecting in its in-room decor and furniture; yet bath room has been completely updated to modern marble setting. A combination of comfort and artistic enjoyment. Loving it. Will be back.

My mom grew up walking by this hotel saying one day she'll stay here so of course the last time we went to Taiwan we did It's a landmark and still beautiful and classy. The breakfast buffet was delicious

While you can clearly see its age, it's still a gem! Classic! Timeless! Still love it!

I always wanted to stay here. So I promised myself next time I'd save up enough to do it. The first 5 star hotel in Taiwan. Still feeling grand. Lobby is breath taking. They've now restricted outside tour groups from coming which is nice. We took a hotel sponsored tour of the underground passage. Audios in various languages. Guests get discounted rates and children have half price. You can't slide down the escape route anymore unfortunately. There's a family mart hidden in the back of the hotel so you don't have to trek into town for a cheaper priced soda or snack. But they do have free shuttle to Yuanshan MRT throughout the day. Rooms got those fancy heat warming bidets

This is a famous landmark in Taiwan! Very pretty inside and outside. They have renovated it over the years. Anyone remember the days it caught on fire? The lobby has tons of flowers and live music. Several restaurants inside. One bad thing is that it's not near a subway stop.

Grand Hotel is a unique historical landmark in Taipei to tour. We did not stay here but came here after noticing the striking architecture from the highway. This hotel continues to host famous dignitaries and feels historic when walking inside. At the back of the hotel are some hiking trails which we explored just a bit to get some exercise in, just high enough to get to a temple, some restrooms, and a water station. Stopped by a Family Mart on the property and enjoyed a alishan tea bottle from the fridge with tea leaves inside for perfect refreshment without extra calories. Also got this famous aiwen/irwin mango coconut sago chilled drink in a bottle, perfect for the kids.

I was super stoked to stay at The Grand Hotel in 2020 as room rates were discounted due to COVID. The hotel is a historical landmark and is even more grand than the pictures depict! The room and bathroom were massive. My favorite was the large patio which made me feel as if I were in a Chinese period drama. You could spend the entire day exploring the hotel in its entirety. It is a bit dated, but I honestly loved it. The breakfast buffet is absolutely delicious and worth the splurge! The ingredients are so fresh and just elevate local Taiwanese breakfast. There are also continental breakfast items but why would you stray away from traditional Taiwanese breakfast when in Taiwan?! You can get to the hotel via a shuttle from the MRT station, otherwise it is a 20-30min uphill hike from the MRT station. Make sure to book the hotel tour a month in advance. I booked my stay just a couple days before so unfortunately missed out on the historic tour which takes you to some underground tunnel/slide. Highly recommend staying here one night for your stay in Taipei to experience this historic landmark in all of its glory!

What a fabulous place to eat. I could not say enough about the food, service and hotel decor. They had so many choices on their buffet, it was hard to choose. I ate two plates of sushi and it was fresh and tasty. I also got hot broth and cooked raw steak in it. Very good. I then went for the cold seafood, which was good but not my favorite. I never tried the dessert, too full. It did look delicious.

Stopped by to sightsee. I did not stay at this hotel. This is a great place to visit. It's massive and very impressive. There's so much culture and history behind this building and supposedly there are many political meetings that take place within this establishment. There's a a lot of cute stores that sell clothes/trinkets and a restaurant downstairs. There's also a dimsum spot somewhere on the second floor as well as a cafe and a Family Mart. This place is definitely worth visiting. You will be amazed with the details of the building.

An absolute landmark in Taipei - with its longstanding history and gorgeous Chinese exterior, you'll want to visit and snap photos of this building. It's a bit inconvenient to get to, most likely taxi from the nearest MRT station (Chien tan) or walk 15 minutes to get up to the hotel. They have an Olympic-sized pool available for hotel guests and club members. It's huge and the locker rooms are clean. You can also order food/drinks poolside. There are multiple banquet rooms and restaurants - the food is pretty good but very expensive. It's good to try one of them once, but that's enough. Customer service is very courteous as well, I noticed that they have a lot of summer interns working here from other Asian countries. Overall, it's a great place to stay if you want to spend the extra money for the atmosphere and quality of rooms. It's also a lovely place to celebrate a special event like a wedding or family reunion.

The Grand Hotel is a historical landmark that has stood here for many decades. Sitting in the mountains near the outskirts of Taipei, it is a wonderful place to take in the scenery of Taipei from. Had the air quality been slightly better today, the view probably would have been more marvelous, but I had to settle for a somewhat hazier view of Taipei, and all its surroundings. The hotel have gone through several renovations through its time, though, as you explore the area, you can get a feel for the different parts of its history. As with any other hotel, there are places to eat, rooms to stay in, and of course gift shops. There was the occasional guided tours as I was making my way through The Grand Hotel today, so it's clearly still a tourist attraction to behold. There is also a path in the back of the hotel that you can travel up to, which will get you any even better view of Taipei for those who are willing to venture up further.

A trip to Taipei would not be complete without a stay at this very beautiful and historic hotel. The moment that you step inside the lobby, you are greeted by beautiful calligraphy and very high ceilings. It really truly is breathtaking either in the lobby and throughout the hotel. My father and I got to stay here about two weeks ago. There are actually two parts to this hotel, the more expensive part and the cheaper part. My father and I stayed in the cheaper part in which the rooms are smaller and the view is not as good. If you are into being wowed with history, I would highly suggest that you stay at this place.

I loved our stay here! The hotel is absolutely beautiful with terrific staff/service. We had a room with two twin beds and it was beautiful with a nice balcony in the front and a huge bathroom. It was nice and quiet in the room with comfortable beds. All the bells and whistles you need too. Good buffet downstairs also. Check out the second floor for a gorgeous balcony too! Also, book online with booking or something. It was a fraction of the price they gave us at the front desk.

Gorgeous historic landmark with antiques and beautiful appointed rooms. If that's your thing you will love this place. However room sofa isn't that comfortable, checking was delayed till past 4, over 1 hour late with one excuse after another. Gigantic king+++ bed with 4 small pillows not enough to cover. Got a message from relative, and a guy dressed in red suit (cap and all) hand delivered transcribed message with a bow. Talk about old school. So cool! Retreat in the mountains away from all the action. Shinlin famous night market is a 9 minute cab ride away. They have weddings here regularly, children choir, it's like a cruise ship Chinese style.

The Grand Hotel is a historic hotel in Taipei. When you drive on the freeway, can't miss that big red Chinese architecture. In the olden times, all the important people from overseas visiting Taipei... They always stayed at The Grand Hotel because of it's location (up in the hills with great view) and also the Chinese influenced interior decoration & furniture. But now with so many new modern 5 star hotels built in Taipei.... slowly The Grand Hotel has been taken place. All the staffs are very friendly and professional in this hotel. The service is good. The restaurant is a little bit overpriced.

The Grand is seriously GRAND. So much so . . . it made me tear up as I rode up in my taxi. Did I feel like an incredibly cheesy tourist doing so? Yes. Did I know why I was misty? Of course not. My husband and I only came for a visit, so I don't know how the rooms or staff are. The building is beautiful though, and I could see how it impressed some people in its time. You should read its history before you come if you want to really get the 'experience.' We wandered the inside: dining, shopping, art, etc We took some fantastic photos you can get of the river. We sat in one of the little dining places and just chatted. Overall, it's a lovely place to visit.

Majestic & magnificent a must see! Elegant historic hotel is beautiful outside with amazing detail inside. The gardens ground and gate are beautiful. We enjoyed the photographs of all of the dignitaries that visited the grand Hotel from Charles Bronson to Elizabeth Taylor to Margaret Thatcher ...Taiwanese movie stars.

I've always wanted to stay at The Grand Hotel and finally had the chance when my flight back to the US was cancelled. I've been coming to Taipei for ten plus years and always imagined what it was like to stay at The Grand. I'm so glad for the experience. The history and grandness of the hotel is what you'd expect. I can image the royalty and celebs of yesteryear pulling up, being pampering and doing their important business dealings. The inside looks as amazing as the outside. However in some places it is worn and musty. My room was small and recently redone, but sans windows. Right, only the outside rooms have windows! The staff was friendly. The buffet was mostly transitional Chinese. A lot of people and groups visit the hotel and take pictures in the lobby. The lobby is pretty. I feel the hotel now caters to more local events, weddings and banquets verse business travelers. As a foreign business traveler I really can't recommend this hotel. This is why I gave it three stars. For a weekend wedding I'm sure it's amazing and probably five stars. However, for me, it's not central to dinning or shopping and the room I had certainly wasn't for an extended week-long visit.

Attention to Jackson Yang, This hotel might look beautiful from the outside, but the inside is all rotten. From rooms to employees, Specially the front desk people and also the host lady in the front of the breakfast buffet. First they screw up our reservation and accused us for 2 days of not paying, despite having our funds wired in with your booking department in advance of our arrival. Secondly, they put us in a room that we book for 5 days but within the 4th day of our stay they said we have to move room due to a large wedding buyout booking, so they treat existing customers that already paid like pieces of shit. They kept bothering us about leaving the room only to move one floor up in the same room. We had 2 hotel personnel rushing us out of our room, just to be hounded on the phone in our room, WHILE we were being escorted out of the room! This place only treat you well if you dress up like royalty, but if you wear relaxing clothes like jeans and T-shirts, you get treated like you're garbage. We flew 8,000 miles to relax, and left our Louis Vuitton and Armani at home because we don't need to impress anyone, yet we go downstairs and the diners at the breakfast buffet think they're live recording "The Real (desperately insecure and never get laid by their cheating husbands) Housewives of Taipei." To be told by the front desk buffet hostess "if you have problems paying for this meal now, you can always room charge and figure it out at the end of the stay" when inquiring about what we thought was an included breakfast, is just Grand Hotel hospitality at its finest, I guess? I would never stay here again also if you want to be treated like a poor refugee then you're welcome to stay here. Word to the wise, stay away from room 502 at night time you hear baby crying--we're not gonna call it haunted, but yeah--crying baby at night. Jackson Yang you're welcome to reach out to me anytime as you should know how your employees treat us, and you should make appropriate adjustments given the onvioustrajectory of the Taiwanese economy.

This hotel is perched a top a hill overlooking Taipei. We had a corner suite which gave a great view of the city. The staff treated us like VIPs. The first night we ate at the dinner buffet which was better than expected. Looking forward to my next stay at the Grand Hotel!!!

Beautiful hotel with a unique Chinese obionce. We were so grateful for this experience we had at the Grand Hotel in Taipei. 5 star service throughout our entire stay. Top notch shuttle service provided to the famous night market and international airport.

We were meeting family here for lunch but was here twenty minute early and wanted to have a cup of coffee. Not only there's not a proper bar in the lobby. I was told to order minimum of three cups or coffee after we sat down at the coffee shop otherwise we cannot sit there. The server has a horrible attitude despite he fact I speak mandarin fairly fluently. The food turned out ok. Overpriced for the antique Decor that's amazing. But don't ask for service here if you are expecting it.

Pro: Classic institution of Taiwan, afternoon tea, photo shoot sites, view over the city. Con: A bit far from the city center, not close to subway. This historic hotel hosted most of foreign leaders in the early development of Taiwan, thus by default up until the 2000s, it's the most important international hosting symbol of the country. Everything inside is to show case the Chinese culture in Taiwan's vision and it's captured quite a bit by all the wedding parties taking picture in and out of the hotel everything I have been there. The afternoon tea is more on the conservation side vs the Hong Kong style tea and dim sum. More Chinese cooking vs more European influences, walk in are welcomed, reservation are really required. Do visit the picture galley on the 2nd level, it's a good show case of the hotel history.

This is an amazing place with the most ornate decorum you'll ever see. I had an unexpected stop and extended stay in Taiwan and held up here. I was not expecting such a lavish and exquisite hotel for the price. Words cannot explain how amazing this old world Chinese hotel is. There is an onsite mall where you can purchase any souvenir found on the streets in Taipei. If you do travel to Taiwan stay here, it is amazing. Free wifi, robs, slippers, view from every room.

I was not a hotel guest but I had an afternoon snack there yesterday. My sister ordered a hot fruit tea and I had a glass of their house red wine. We also got an order of chicken wings. The wings were a huge mistake. I was shocked when they arrived. Never did I expect to see a plate of over-fried and dry wings served with a side of Doritos to be served at such a classy iconic hotel! Aiya! And although admittedly I drank the red wine, I suspect it had been opened a while because there was a hint of vinegary taste to it. The wings and wine would have resulted in 0 stars but because of the beautiful setting, I have upped it to 2 stars.

This hotel offers hospitable service to their guests as well as offering various restaurants and activities within the hotel. Not only that, but the hotel also sits within an amazing view of Taipei. Located near the night markets and other attractions this hotel is a must if you are thinking of booking a place for your stay.

Firstly I'd like to give 31/2 stars. This hotel is so beautiful historically and architecturally speaking, however you mustn't look too closely. The carpets are very used throughout the hotel and the paint is peeling off the walls in places and there were even leaks in several places. Having said that the room was spacious and the beds soft and comfortable. The buffet is very complete although a little expensive. We were not allowed to use the pool as it was raining heavily ( it was a hot day). We also wanted to do the tour of the secret passage but it was only in Chinese :-( It's very nice when you arrive and there are musicians playing traditional Chinese music in the lobby. Get a bank loan if you want to shop at the boutiques in the hotel haha. It's worth visiting this hotel on the whole.

One of the most beautiful building in Taipei city ! Located on a mountain hill near Shilin night market. You can take their shuttle bus from Jiantan MRT station or hike up small trail. The hotel hasn't been renovated in a while, it's very old inside including the rooms. But they have preserved the Chinese architecture and furniture. If you want to get a feel of an ancient flavor, it's the right place to be. Either for dining or staying, the Grand hotel is grand in it's rich history. They also have a private club, for members to enjoy the Olympic size pool and some other facilities. It's a great location for taking photos that truly reflects Taiwan.

I've visited this place since I was a child so it holds a lot of great memories for me. The service is always helpful and kind. And the food is super good my favorite is the tea time buffet! Not too pricey but keeps you stuffing your face.

If you want to experience the true atmosphere of being in Asia, this is a great place to stay when in Taipei. This is a magnificent hotel complete with staff that are very friendly and efficiently run the place. The hotel reeks of elegance and history. Located on site are several restaurants and shops that sell upscale souvenir items (jade and coral carvings and jewelry, porcelein figurines, etc.). The breakfast buffet was included in our booking. It was very good and featured quite a few Western and Asian dishes, so anyone should be able to find food that appeals to them. The only downsize is that rooms are small (typical of any hotel in Asia) and that the hotel is set off by itself and it is a bit difficult to walk to restaurants or shops that are not within the hotel. The Shilin night market is a 20 minute walk but it is a bit challenging finding the path to get you there. There are some small temples and hiking trails adjacent to the hotel that are worth a look. Unfortunately the hotel does a poor job telling you about how to get to the Shilin night market or the nearby temples by foot. The nearest MRT station is a 10 minute walk or you can take the hotel shuttle van.

This hotel does not keep it contract with client. I made a room reservation specifically requested a room in the main building facing the city view. I received written confirmation from the hotel reservation team. When I arrived around 8pm local time, the reception clerk told me that there was no available room in the main building, she offered a room in the back building. I refused. I asked for the manager. He showed up with the pathetic face, keep saying: "sorry, sorry, sorry, ---------------". I was very angry for his no-action attitude. When you are coming to Taipei, stay away from this hotel. This hotel is not trustworthy. It does not keep its promise.