The Grand Hotel

A Timeless Gem in the Heart of Taipei - The Grand Hotel 圓山大飯店 Staying here was an unforgettable experience! This iconic luxury hotel, perched majestically on a hill in the center of Taipei, offers a perfect blend of rich history and vintage charm. Loved by many foreign travelers, the hotel’s striking red and jade décor creates an elegant and grand atmosphere both inside and out. From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was captivated by the exquisite interior design and the welcoming vibe. The shops and restaurants inside the hotel also lived up to the high standards, offering everything you could wish for. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful-some spoke English fluently, which made communication smooth and easy. A small downside was the presence of mosquitoes, likely due to the lush trees and grass surrounding the hotel. The hotel cleverly combats this with mosquito-repelling doors that close firmly to keep them out, along with aroma lights that help banish mosquitoes indoors-definitely thoughtful touches. I also heard from local friends that many celebrities have stayed here, including the legendary Jackie Chan, which adds to the hotel's famous status. Overall, The Grand Hotel is a stunning place that I absolutely loved. I would definitely visit again if given the chance and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Taipei. A true blend of history, luxury, and hospitality!

The Grand Hotel Taipei is worth experiencing, especially if you love history and architecture. Although the location isn’t the most convenient, the hotel offers a free shuttle every ~20 minutes, with the last bus returning from Yuanshan MRT at 11:20 PM, making access manageable. We also walked to the shops downhill via a staircase behind the hotel during midnight. Street lights along the way made the route feel safe and easy. The classic Chinese design is stunning, grand, detailed, and full of stories. It’s an atmosphere you truly need to experience in person. We joined their “secret tunnel” tour; it’s not the most exciting activity, but it does offer a deeper look into the hotel’s history. Our room came with a spacious balcony overlooking Taipei City, which was beautiful day and night. Another thoughtful touch: guests can request from a selection of different pillow types. Overall, despite being slightly out of the way, the impressive architecture, cultural charm, and comfortable details make it a stay worth trying once.

Spent a week here and I think I would consider staying here again. Compared to other hotels it would be considered more costly I think, but sometimes you get what you pay for. I have stayed in many hotels around the world, some historical like this one, but this was just so pleasant in many ways. The food was amazing, slecetion, preparedness, quality, flavours, etc. Chow time was spot on. The staff so nice to be aroud. The grounds are just beautiful and Ienjoyed walking around outside, even though it was SO HOT!!!!!!! I should have gone into the tunnels, but forgot. Due to it's location it is great for day trips north as it has quick easy access to major roads. View, amazing!

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over a decade, I can appreciate when an aging hotel manages to retain its charm while embracing change. This property, though showing signs of age, carries a graceful historic presence that adds character. Some amenities might not fully meet a modern five-star standard, yet the atmosphere makes up for it. The breathtaking view and the pool are easily among the best features, creating a serene and luxurious escape. Recent renovations have infused a refreshing touch of modernism that complements its timeless appeal beautifully, and our guests have been quite happy to have stayed here.

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my stay at the Grand Hotel Taipei on November 14. I chose your hotel because of its long-standing reputation and historical significance, expecting a comfortable and professional stay. Unfortunately, the entire experience fell significantly short of the standards a hotel of your prestige should uphold. The issues I encountered are outlined as follows: 1. No early check-in and no alternative solution provided. I arrived around 7 AM after a sleepless night and repeatedly inquired about the possibility of an early check-in or at least access to a space for basic washing up. All my requests were declined. I waited in the lobby for several hours without any proactive assistance or options offered by staff. I was later informed that checking in at 10 AM would incur a half-day charge—yet the fee was identical to my full-night rate. This rigid handling and lack of empathy is highly disappointing and does not align with the level of service expected from your hotel. 2. Charged a half-day rate for an “early check-in,” yet placed in a room next to a banquet area. Despite paying the additional half-day fee, I was not assigned to the main building. Instead, I was directed to a room in the banquet hall wing. As I passed through, an event was clearly underway, and indeed the room given to me was the very first one along the corridor, with significant noise disturbances. I specifically noted “quiet room” in my reservation, but this request was entirely ignored. 3. First room’s comfort and facilities did not meet the hotel’s advertised standards. I was extremely exhausted and did not have the energy to request another room at that time, but the condition of the room—the noise, bedding, and overall environment—was far below what I expected from the Grand Hotel. 4. After requesting a room change, I was assigned Room 438, which felt inconsiderate. While I am not personally superstitious, hotels should be aware of basic sensitivities regarding room numbers. Given the negative experience up to that point, receiving this room number made me question whether proper judgment or consideration was applied. 5. The second room’s hardware condition was unacceptable for a hotel of your reputation. The bed frame was unstable and rocked noticeably from side to side, as if it might collapse. The furnishings were worn and poorly maintained. This level of deterioration is incompatible with the hotel’s public image and pricing. The unstable bed affected not only comfort but also my sense of safety. In summary, my stay fell far below the standards associated with the Grand Hotel’s brand. From the lack of service flexibility to the poor room arrangement, noise issues, and inadequate maintenance, the entire experience was deeply disappointing and raises concerns about the hotel’s quality control and guest care.

The Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in Taiwan! The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, especially the front door team — they always assist with taxis and umbrellas with a warm smile.||The hotel offers a convenient shuttle service to the train station several times a day, and to the night markets on weekends, which makes getting around super easy. I quickly learned how to take the train, and it was so convenient!||Our rooms had amazing views, and the shower water pressure was perfect — we all loved it. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and will definitely come back again!

Grand Hotel Taipei (圓山大飯店) is more than just a hotel — it’s a cultural and historical landmark in Taiwan. • Built in 1952, it’s designed like a traditional Chinese palace with a red exterior, golden roof tiles, and intricate carvings. • The grand lobby and hallways feel like stepping into a piece of history. The hotel has multiple restaurants serving authentic Chinese, Cantonese, and Sichuan cuisine, along with Western options. • The dim sum and Peking duck are especially famous. The hotel has hosted world leaders, celebrities, and dignitaries for decades. Staying here feels like being part of history. • The interior features dragon pillars, golden ceilings, and antique art pieces that showcase Taiwan’s cultural pride. Perched on Yuanshan Hill, it offers panoramic views of Taipei. • At night, the illuminated building itself becomes one of Taipei’s landmarks, visible from across the city. Even if you don’t stay overnight, many visitors come just to tour the lobby, dine, or take photos. • It’s a blend of luxury, tradition, and history in one spot.

Truly an impressive property. A Classical Chinese building with huge rooms and equally huge balconies and everything is well maintained. Music played in the extremely large lobby in the evenings. Seems to have a lot of business convention people. The pool you take a shuttle too and it’s Olympic size and 16 feet deep. Incredible. Restaurants give you a variety of choices mainly cater to Chinese tastes as you expect. Easy shuttle to the two local MRT stations. I’d go again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.