Shilin

The Shilin District is the second biggest district in Taipei in terms of population. It is also the one with the biggest population of foreign residents, which may mean that International visitors to this city will feel more at home in the Shilin District. There is also plenty to see and do here, and another benefit for tourists is that the Shilin District is home to many embassies and foreign businesses.

The National Palace Museum is one of the main attractions in the Shilin District, housing over half a million artifacts from Ancient China, allowing visitors to delve into lost traditions and ways of life. There are many more cultural hotspots in the Shilin District, including the Taipei Astronomical Museum and a Science Museum.

Sports fans may want to pay a visit to the Tianmu Baseball Stadium, located in an upmarket neighborhood with professional games played over the weekends. Shoppers, and in fact anyone who finds themselves in Taipei, should also head for the Shilin Night Market. This is a must-see for all visitors to this city and along with the Taipei 101 and a few other attractions it is regarded to be one of the most popular attractions in the city.

There are also many great hotels in the Shilin District, and we have reviewed the best of them for you below to help you make your choice.

Les Suites Grandee

Located a short walk from the main Metro system in the district, the Les Suites Grandee is a 4-star rated hotel that offers its guests a wealth of amenities and facilities in an ideally suited location. The many rooms at this modern and stylish hotel include free Wi-Fi, a mini bar, a fridge, some tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen television and some slippers. In the hotel itself, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning in the onsite restaurant, and there is also a coffee bar for those seeking a pick-me-up during the day.

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

As well as offering facilities for leisure travelers, the Les Suites Grandee is an ideal business hotel. There is a business center, meeting rooms and more, and guests can also make use of a photocopier.

If you want to see the sights in Taipei then there is a tour desk in the Les Suites Grandee that can guide you to the best, the nearest and the cheapest. There are also shops inside the hotel if you want to spend some money without leaving the hotel.

Dandy Hotel

Despite being a 3-star hotel, the Dandy Hotel has all of the amenities and facilities you would expect of a higher rated hotel. The Dandy Hotel is decorated in an art deco style, offering simplicity and style throughout. There are many extra touches that set this hotel apart from the rest, including valet parking and laundry facilities.

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

The Dandy Hotel also has a coffee bar, along with an onsite restaurant where breakfast is served every morning. The location of the Dandy Hotel is not all bad either, unless you fail to see the upside of being right next to the hottest attractions in Tianmu, along with transport links that can take you anywhere else you need to go in Taipei. There are also a great number of bars and restaurants located nearby, so if you can’t get your fill in the the hotel then you’re sure to find something outside of it.

There are only 54 rooms inside the Dandy Hotel, all of which have been decorated in a modern art deco design. The rooms are all air-conditioned and they come equipped with a flat-screen television and on-demand movies, perfect for when you’ve had your fill of the city and want to enjoy the peace of your hotel room.

Star Beauty Resort Taipei

The Star Beauty Resort Taipei is a 3-star rated hotel that is a stone’s throw from the Shilin Night Market, the most popular night market in Taiwan and one of the most popular across Asia. If you plan on renting a car during your trip then you can take advantage of the free parking and valet service offered by the Star Beauty Resort Taipei, and they also have a bicycle rental service for those seeking a different way of getting around the city.

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

All of the rooms in the Star Beauty Resort Taipei are elegantly designed and many of them offer a little more space than you typically get in 3-star Taipei hotels. The rooms come equipped with a flat-screen television and they all also have a seating area, making good use of that extra space. You can order room service at most hours of the day, with a selection of food and drink on offer, and as well as a fridge and a mini bar, the rooms are also fitted with a DVD player. Just ask at reception to pursue their selection of DVDs.

Outside of your room you can take advantage of the tour desk, where experienced and knowledgable staff will be able to advise you on the best attractions, along with directions and any special offers that they have available. There is also a restaurant, where breakfast is served, and there is also a bath and a spa and wellness center. 3-star rated accommodation is supposed to be simple, basic and affordable, but whilst the Star Beauty Resort Taipei is definitely affordable, it is far from simple. There is enough within the hotel to make you never want to leave. There are even facilities for business travelers, with a business center and a currency exchange service.

On top of all of this, the Star Beauty Resort Taipei is also in a great location. Not only is it in a vibrant district, with plenty of attractions nearby, but there are also a number of travel links to take you around the city.