The Grand Hotel

There was hair in the toilet bowl, and the kettle lid doesn’t close properly. On the plus side, the view is great — you can see Taipei 101.

It is one of the iconic hotels in Taipei with magnificent structure and views. However on the day of our check in, there was a kindergarteners graduation party. With 100+ children running and screaming in the lobby area makes me feel like I am in a fish market not an upscale hotel. If the Libby manager or Conceirge can step in to control the crowd, it would have been a better experience for me . The buffet restaurant has extensive selection of food and they all tasted great. The musicians at the lobby performed well during my stay and it wasa pleasure sitting in the lobby to enjoy the music. The secret pathways are pleasant surprises. But the tours are not for people with walking issues since participants needs to walk down 70+ steps to get a full view of the secret pathways. I highly recommend staying here.

Very good and well preserved historical structure. Full of interesting stories, historical facts and memorable history. Great environment, great service and good food. Highly recommended.

Truly a one of a kind hotel with rich traditional Chinese elements and elegance👍!

The furniture and décor are a bit old-fashioned, almost like appreciating historic paintings. They give the hotel a classic charm and sense of history, so I have no complaints about that. Our room was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The hotel also provided complimentary samples of oolong tea, and they were absolutely delicious. We didn't try the hotel's restaurant because we preferred exploring the city and enjoying Taiwan's amazing street food (台湾小吃). The complimentary shuttle service was incredibly convenient. We simply took the shuttle to Yuanshan MRT Station, where there were plenty of great local restaurants and food stalls to discover. We were assigned a Kirin (麒麟) room, and the view was spectacular. We could see Taipei 101 and other beautiful city landmarks. We would definitely choose to stay at this hotel again on our next visit to Taipei. The staff were outstanding—friendly, professional, and always willing to help. They assisted us with our first batch of luggage and stored it in the lobby around 8:00 a.m. Later, at about 9:30 a.m., we left our backpacks there as well so we could visit the Secret Tunnel.

We had a wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel. If possible, I highly recommend booking a window-side room in the main building. The view is amazing—you can watch planes taking off and landing at Songshan Airport while also enjoying a beautiful view of Taipei 101. It was a unique and memorable experience, especially during the evening. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the combination of the historic architecture and the stunning city view made our stay even more enjoyable.

Nice traditional hotel with a long history in Taipei. Great breakfast buffet with a lot of choices.

More than just a hotel, The Grand Hotel is a piece of Taiwan’s history. The architecture is beautiful, with countless details that reflect its heritage and charm. The staff were consistently welcoming and attentive. While it may not offer the latest luxury facilities, it provides something more memorable—a unique sense of place and history. Well worth a stay for those who value character over extravagance. B

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. We got a great value room and the hotel upgraded us to city view. Beautiful. Only slight downside is pool is a 5 min walk or free shuttle.