DaAn

The Da’an District, in Taipei, has a little bit of everything to make any trip to this city a very enjoyable, fulfilling and memorable one. You can shop until you drop at the many upmarket stores, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada all having a presence in the Da’an District, and if you leave it a little late then you can still find what you need at the Tonghua Night Market. There are also some other great markets in the Da’an District, including the Jianguo Holiday Flower and Jade Market, and the Computer and Electronics Market. There is also a branch of the Eslite Bookstore and a big department store called the Ming Yao Department Store.

The Da’an District has many great educational venues and is home to the National Taiwan University and the University of Science and Technology, whilst some government institutions also call this part of the city home.

If culture is on the menu then the Museum of Zoology, the Taipei Hakka Culture Hall, the Taipei Grand Mosque and the Museum of Archives have what you need. The Da’an Forest Park offers something a little different for those seeking to enjoy the outdoors and to get back to nature, and there is no shortage of great bars and restaurants in this district either. If you want to venture further afield then there is easy access by train, with lines taking you direct to many of the other districts in the city of Taipei.

These are the reasons why many tourists head for this city and this district in particular, and if you want to do the same then the reviews below should help you to find the right hotel.

Hotel Eclat

The Hotel Eclat is as good as it gets in the Da’an District, a 5-star rated hotel that offers guests a comfortable and elegant base for their visit to this great city. With business rooms and conference rooms, along with a fitness center, a sauna, a wellness center and more, this hotel is ideal for business travelers and leisure travelers. As the Hotel Eclat also has babysitting and child minding services, it is also ideal for those with big families. Hotel Eclat also has sizable rooms for varying budgets, perfect for all tastes and for parties of all sizes.

• Airport Shuttle? No
• Free WiFi? Yes
• Pool? No
• Fitness Center? Yes
• Restaurants? Yes
• Near Public Transport? Yes

The Hotel Eclat isn’t cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for when it comes to this hotel and it isn’t as expensive as many other 5-star hotels. The biggest and best room in the Hotel Eclat are their Double Premier rooms, which offer the highest grade luxury you are likely to find in the Da’an District of Taipei. There are cheaper options available though and all rooms have a long list of amenities, along with access to all of the hotel’s facilities. These facilities include room service and a tour desk, the latter of which can help you with special offers to the best attractions in the city, along with access to bus tours and more tourist specials. The Hotel Eclat also offer a currency exchange, an exhibition space, a laundry service, a shoe shine and a safety deposit box, along with many other services.

San Want Hotel

The San Want Hotel is a hotel with a difference. This is luxury at its best, a 4-star hotel that aspires to be a 5-star hotel and one that may well make it very soon. In the meantime, this is 5-star luxury for 4-star prices, and is therefore one of the best bases for any trip to this great city.

• Airport Shuttle? No
• Free WiFi? Yes
• Pool? No
• Fitness Center? Yes
• Restaurants? Yes
• Near Public Transport? Yes

One of the huge benefits of San Want Hotel that serves to differentiate it from other hotels is the private art collection, which is displayed throughout the hotel. This can make a simple walk through the hotel a very pleasant and eye-opening experience, just be careful, as many of these items are very expensive. As for the rooms at the San Want Hotel, these range in size, amenities and price, and which one you go for depends on what you want from your holiday and on how much you have to spend.

Check-in at the San Want Hotel begins at just 2:00pm, an hour before the city standard, and if you request it in advance, then you may be able to check-in even earlier. There is valet parking in the hotel and as there is a business center, conference rooms and more, this is also a great choice for those heading to Taipei on business.

As well as the restaurant, where guests can order food for much of the day, there is also room service available, with an extensive menu of food, drinks and snacks that can be delivered to the room. All rooms also come equipped with a flat-screen television (with in-room movies), a fridge and a mini bar, and they are all air-conditioned to keep you cool in the sweltering summer months.

RF Hotel

The RF Hotel is a highly rated 3-star hotel in the Da’an District, one that offers comfort and an ideal location, without costing the earth.

• Airport Shuttle? Yes
• Free WiFi? Yes
• Pool? No
• Fitness Center? No
• Restaurants? Yes
• Near Public Transport? Yes

The RF Hotel is close to public transport and it is also close to a number of attractions, not to mention bars and restaurants. If guests would prefer a bite to eat close to their room, then they can do so in the onsite restaurant. There is also room service available, so guests can order food to be sent straight to their room. There is also a coffee bar and cafeteria located within the hotel. Guests can also make use of a tour desk, staffed by attentive, polite and knowledgeable members of staff. Here guests at the RF Hotel can get advice on local attractions, along with any special offers that these might have, and the best ways to get to them. For guests new to the city this sort of help can be vital in helping them get the most out of their holiday.

Speaking of the rooms, they all come with a number of amenities, including televisions with satellite access. Guests can choose between the Double Economy Room and the Deluxe Double Room — the cheapest and most expensive rooms in the RF Hotel — and a number of rooms in between.