Japanese Style Hotels in Taipei: Review

The Japanese style of design is an elegant and beautiful one, not like anything else. The Japanese have their own way of doing things, their own way of creating, assigning and arranging. From the thinly padded and sliding doors that surround the rooms, to the beds that are only a few inches off the floor and to the general minimalist design, the Japanese also have their own way when it comes to designing hotel rooms. Luckily, if this is your sort of thing, you don’t have to go to Japan to experience it. Their near-neighbors Taiwan, and the city of Taipei in particular, have plenty of hotels that feature Japanese style designs throughout. In this article we have listed the best of them, to make your choice easier and to make your visit to this great city as perfect as you could want it to be.

Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei

Decorated in a minimalist but modern Japanese style, a lot of thought and painstaking detail has gone into making the Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei the best that it can be. From the well-dressed women working the door, to the entranceway and the rooms themselves, everything at this highly-rated hotel is immaculate and although the rooms cost a little more than the other hotels on this list, at no point will you be left thinking that your money has gone to waste. As you can see from our checklist below, this 5-star hotel also ticks all boxes in regards to amenities, leaving guests wanting for very little.

  • Airport Shuttle? Yes
  • Free WiFi? Yes
  • Pool? Yes — Open during certain seasons.
  • Fitness Center? Yes
  • Restaurants? Yes
  • Near Public Transport? Yes

There are over 200 rooms in total at the Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei, and all guests can make use of a flat-screen television and a number of entertainment options in their room. The Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei also has five dining options, allowing guests to sample the best that Japanese cuisine has to offer, along with a bakery where fresh cakes and bread are baked daily. There is also a bar where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink on an evening, and a coffee shop where they can grab a pick-me-up before they head out for a day of sightseeing.

Located in the Zhongshan District, the Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei is ideal for those seeking to see and experience the best of Taipei, without traveling far from their hotel.

Tango Nanshi Taipei

Located in the vibrant Zhongshan District, where many tourists flock every year, the Tango Nanshi Hotel (which may be listed in many ways, including The Tango Hotel Taipei Nanshi) is part of the Tango brand of hotels, which offers excellent accommodation throughout the orient. The Tango Nanshi Hotel is a 4-star rated hotel that has 52 beautifully and uniquely designed rooms, all of which come with all of the amenities you could need for a comfortable stay.

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

The location is one of the main benefits of this hotel, as you really couldn’t hope for better. This district is perfect for those seeking to eat, drink and shop at all the best places, and there is also plenty of public transport hubs nearby that can take travelers around this great city. If you need a little help in choosing the best attractions, then drop in at the hotel’s tour desk, where knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide directions, tips and recommendations. They may also be able to arrange bus tours, and they have stacks of pamphlets on hand that show-off all of the biggest and best attractions in Taipei, helping you to make your choice.

Sunroute Hotel

The Sunroute Hotel in Taipei borrows from the design of the Sunroute Hotel in Tokyo, and the Sunroute Hotels in other locations for that matter. This is a popular brand and one that has a base in many Eastern cities, serving the needs of millions of travelers every year. The Sunroute Hotel in Taipei is a 3-star rated hotel, and one that includes a number of facilities and amenities that can make your holiday both comfortable and enjoyable.

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

As well as a distinct Japanese design, the staff at the Sunroute Hotel also speak Japanese, along with Chinese and English. There are vending machines throughout the hotel and there is also a gift shop and a snack bar. All guests at the Sunroute Hotel can also book themselves a relaxing massage and make use of the laundry service, the dry cleaning service and the luggage storage service that the Sunroute Hotel offers.

If a few simple Japanese touches are what you want, and if you don’t want to pay the earth for accommodation, than the Sunroute Hotel could be just what you’re looking for.

Erin Hotel

The Erin Hotel is a budget hotel that offers cozy rooms with a Japanese-influenced design throughout the building. The design here is not as full-blown as the others and has a little more classical-European thrown on, which gives it more of an International appeal and should help to endear it to a wider audience.

  • Airport Shuttle? No
  • Free WiFi? No — It is available, but a fee is required.
  • Pool? No
  • Fitness Center? No
  • Restaurants? No
  • Near Public Transport? Yes

The Erin Hotel is a 3-star rated hotel that is perfect for single travelers, couples and families. It is located in the Zhongshan District and is within walking distance of many top attractions, including serval bars and restaurants. This may be towards the lower end of your budget and is probably the cheapest hotel on this list, but that’s not to say that it cuts corners or that it will ruin your holiday. This is a great hotel and one that offers all of the basics, along with a fantastic location. If you want to save your money to enjoy yourself in the big city, and are looking for something without the added luxuries that focuses on getting the basics right, then the Erin Hotel could be just what you’re looking for.

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