Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Ningxia Night Market

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Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Reception hall

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Elegant Double Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taipei Main Station - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lungshan Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ningxia Night Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 9 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
  • Songshan Airport (TSA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Ximending - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takao1972 - Kunming - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪馬辣鴛鴦火鍋專賣 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集鍋貼水餃專賣店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UDE Café Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel near Lungshan Temple
Ningxia Night Market is located near Hotel Papa Whale, which provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 335 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Property Registration Number 575-1

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Papa Whale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Papa Whale?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Papa Whale provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TWD 1300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Papa Whale located?

Located in Wanhua, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Red House, Lungshan Temple, and Ningxia Night Market. Taipei City North Gate and Dihua Street are also within 10 minutes. Ximen Station is 9 minutes by foot and Beimen Station is 9 minutes.

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Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Ximen has access to everything! Had no issues throughout my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, located in a nice tourist friendly area. All within 10-15 minute walk of train stations.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a great location for ximending
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yung Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed our stay at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spot on. And very close to my favourite beef noodle joint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go everything and most of the place for us to go are walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable. However no windows
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pharadee

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for foodies, close by major landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and restaurant areas, a lot of different restaurants nearby. like the hotel, would go there too if visit Taibei again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Fauzi Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the rustic vibes of the hotel, which made it a cosy stay to rest up from all the activities in the city. It's also a really short walk from all the amazing shopping and food options in the Ximending area, which meant that I was basically spoilt for choice throughout my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mid-range hotel in a nice neighborhood. Close to Ximen and Beimen stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities
The property is very well located, close to all the fun at ximending. Unfortunately it does feel quite overpriced. The breakfast option was not great and did not change during my long stay, the cleaning staff is very kind but the hotel towels were not the greatest, some had holes, there's no body lotion or hair conditioner so bring your own. The room was great to sleep because it's very dark (they are windowless) and the AC works properly and can go very cold, the washroom in general is good, the shower was great, the water pressure and size allow a nice time, I just wish the room was bigger and had better lighting overall. Theres room for improvement for the current price.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor condition and unsanitary

Cracked and chipped painted walls, heavy odor unventilated rooms, hairs found in stained bedding sheet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a great buffet breakfast. It is near different forms of public transportation and landmarks. Unfortunately, the basement units don't have windows, and the plumbing can be noisy at times where I stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Rooms are small as expected but overall great specially for those whose purpose is to tour or be out all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ling-Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sangsanae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is non-smoking, however there was someone smoking, which resulted in odor and smoke in the hall way. The staff members were exceptionally kind and accommodating, and I appreciate their helps a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Craft beer at Driftwood Brewing! Nice lovely people…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chin Chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look location and valuable

Hotel location is good, nearby Ximen street. 10 mins walk to Taipei MRT and Ximen MRT. Overall is great great but the air cond is keep on 18-19 degree Celsius, try to adjust to 20+, but no effect. Breakfast is boring. I stay 6 nights, the cuisine is same on 6 days. The last but not least, I leave tips on coffee table or on pillow. The crew not take it.....
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience! Great area for walking and being central
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's close to Ximending which is very convenient. and it's a walkable distance from the Taipei Train station to connect to the Airport MRT easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024