Hotels Near National Taipei University of Education (NTUE): Review

Often shortened to NTUE, the National Taipei University of Education was established in 1895 and focuses mainly on training teachers. As with many of the universities in Taipei, the National Taipei University of Education has gone through many name changes throughout its 100+ year history, including its initial name of Zhishanyan School, and the Taihoku Normal School, which is the name it was given a year later. The National Taipei University of Education teaches humanities, arts and science, and there is also a general education faculty.

The National Taipei University of Education is located within the Da’an District, which is very popular with tourists and also holds over 300,000 permanent residents. This district explodes during peak holiday seasons and throughout the year it is a great place to experience the local way of life.

This is one of the main shopping districts in Taipei, with tourists drawn to the many fashion boutiques and lounge bars that litter the more upscale streets, attracting tourists all year round. If you find yourself in this district then you’ll also need a hotel to act as your base, so checkout the two listed below, both of which are a short distance from the National Taipei University of Education.

Madison Taipei

As a five-star hotel, the Madison Taipei offers the height of luxury for those that can afford it. There are 124 rooms in the Madison Taipei, and these range from the Madison Double Rooms and the Deluxe King Rooms, to the Skyline Suite, which looks as grand as it sounds. These rooms can cater for anywhere from one to four people, and all of them can also hold an extra child under the age of 5, who can sleep in the room for free if they use existing beds. If you have a child under the age of 2 then the Madison Taipei will put a cot in your room that they can sleep in for free. If you do plan on bringing children you should phone them up in advance so that they can make the necessary preparations for your arrival.

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

As well as an extensive breakfast menu that all guests at the Madison Taipei can take advantage of every morning, there is also an onsite restaurant that serves food throughout the day. Here guests can choose between local dishes or something with a more Western flavor. All of the rooms at the Madison Taipei are also fitted with fridges, so guests are invited to buy their own snacks and drinks when out and about, before storing them in their rooms.

Speaking of out and about, the Madison Taipei is ideally located next to the Zhongziao DunHua shopping district, which is just a short drive away. This is the place to be if you’re in the Da’an District and you have some expendable income burning a hole in your pocket. The Madison Taipei is also a short drive away from the High Speed Rail Station, so if you want to take a trip around the city and see the best that Taipei has to offer, then take a short taxi ride to the station and from there the city is yours to explore.

Dandy Hotel-Daan Park Branch

Dandy Hotel is a brand that is seen throughout Taipei, and the Dandy Hotel-Daan Park Branch is one of their most celebrated hotels. This four-star hotel is situated in the Da’an District, offering guests the perfect base for their holiday.

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

There are only 73 rooms available at the Dandy Hotel-Daan Park Branch, but there are still a few options for guests to choose from. The basic rooms are the Standard Double Rooms and Standard Twin Rooms, whilst the best of the best are the Deluxe Double Rooms, which promise some of the best views in the house. All of these rooms come with the same amenities and all guests can also make use of all of the services offered by the hotel, which include a laundry and dry cleaning service, a safety deposit box, and a fax and photocopying service. Guests can also have newspapers delivered to their rooms and the front desk is on hand 24 hours a day to assist in anyway they are needed.

If you have children under the age of six with you then they can stay for free in your room, providing they use existing beds. If you have a child under the age of 1, then the Dandy Hotel-Daan Park Branch will provide you with a cot that they can sleep in free of charge.

Overall, the Dandy Hotel-Daan Park Branch is a comfortable, affordable hotel that can provide most travelers with everything that they need during their staying in the Da’an District, ensuring they can enjoy all that this great city has to offer.