Zhongshan

The Zhongshan District is an important district in the city of Taipei, acting as the administrative area. The quarter of a million residents that call this district home enjoy some of the most recreational areas of any of the districts in Taipei. These include the Yingfeng Riverside Park, the Rongxing Garden Park, the Dajia Riverside Park and more. There are also some cultural hot spots, including the museum of Jade Art, the Zhongshan Fine Arts Park and the Suho Paper Memorial Museum. There is also a Fine Arts Museum in the Zhongshan District, which all art lovers should check out.

If you want to see Chinese architecture at its best during your stay in or visit to the Zhongshan District, then head for the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, which is decorated in that stunning, breathtaking and iconic style that is exclusive to this part of the world. The building is dedicated to those who died turning China into the republic that it is today. The Zhongshan District also has a soccer stadium, but if you’re a fan of this global sport then you might need to search elsewhere. Taiwan don’t have a professional league and their national team, Chinese Taipei, aren’t very well ranked, so the stadium is typically used to stage concerts and other non-soccer events. There are some games, but it seems that Kylie Minogue has played here more often than the superstars of world football.

There is plenty to see in the Zhongshan District, which is why so many tourists choose to stay in one of the many hotels in this districts. If you plan on doing the same thing then the reviews below should help with that all-important choice.

Landis Taipei Hotel

What can we say about the Landis Hotel, or rather what can’t we say about it? This is by far one of the best hotels in Taipei, our favorite by a long shot and one that we simply had to list as the best in the Zhongshan District. This is a 5-star hotel that defines luxury, giving those that seek the best of everything that they could ask for, with 209 rooms equipped with a range of modern amenities, along with some fantastic facilities outside of these rooms.

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

There is plenty at the Landis Taipei Hotel for everyone, with business travelers, leisure travelers and families all catered for. As well as valet parking for guests to arrive in style, there is a well-equipped fitness room, a massage and beauty center with an array of pampering services available, a sauna and more. Business guests can make use of the business center and conference rooms, fully-equipped with projectors, computers and more, perfect for talks, meetings and presentations.

There are two restaurants located within the Landis Taipei Hotel, with guests able to choose between Chinese and French cuisine, the best of both worlds. There is a huge selection of foods available in the mornings, with guests able to prepare for the day with a wholesome breakfast. The 24-hour room service means that whatever you want and whenever you want it, it will be delivered to your door within the hour.

The location of the Landis isn’t half bad either, with the National Palace and Taipei 101 being just a short car or taxi journey away, and with several options in regards to public transport nearby as well. Simply put, they don’t come much better than the Landis, which is why this is one of the highest rated hotels in Taipei and why it has been given a 5-star rating by the experts.

Yomi Hotel Taipei

If you are looking for something a little cheaper and more basic, then the Yomi Hotel Taipei might just have what you need. It isn’t a big step down however, and even though this hotel has a 3-star rating, it has aspirations to be much more.

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

If you want to see the city like the locals do then the Yomi Hotel Taipei has a bicycle rental service that you can take advantage of. The staff are also on hand 24 hours a day if you need directions or any other assistance. All of the rooms at the Yomi Hotel Taipei are modern, fitted with tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, a fridge and other basics.

The Yomi Hotel Taipei is just a short walk away from a Metro station, giving travelers access to the entire city. There is also a restaurant onsite that serves up an array of food, from local delicacies to dishes with a more International flavor.

The Okura Prestige Taipei

This 4-star hotel has a huge fitness room, complete with everything you could need to work up a sweat on your holiday. It is also ideally located, a stone’s throw from many transport links, not to mention the Songshan Airport, which can be reached following a 15 minute car journey.

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

The Okura Prestige Hotel serves breakfast every morning at the Toh-Ka-Lin restaurant, and there is a huge variety on offer. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and more in the local area, and if you want to snack or feast in your room then the Okura Prestige Hotel has room service available throughout most of the day.

FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road

The FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road offers 4-star rated accommodation in a location that is just a short walk from one of the busiest Metro stations in the area.

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

The modern rooms at the FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road come equipped with TVs, iPod docks and more, whilst the hotel itself has a fitness center, a tour desk, a business center and conference rooms. The hotel even has a nightclub, which means you can party all night and then simply head on upstairs when you’re worn out. This is the icing on the cake, and the reason why the FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road is one of our favorite hotels in the Zhongshan District.