The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
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2.3 K reviews
Very good business hotel. Close to MRT. Great location.
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- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Restaurant
- 24h Service
- TV
- Fitness
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Room
- Double Bed
- Bathtub
- Tea/coffee maker
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Internet Access
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning (centrally regulated)
- Minibar
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Facility
- Elevators
- WLAN access
- Bar(s)
- Room Service
- Conference Room
- Shops
- Foyer
- Public Internet Access
- Café
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Food
- Breakfast Served
Activities- Outdoor Pool(s)
- Sauna
- Number of Pools
Location
This hotel is located in the city centre of Taipei. It is a short drive away from the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the nearest station is MRT.
Facilities
The hotel comprises a total of 606 rooms. A lobby and a reception are available to guests. Various gastronomic options are available, including a restaurant, a dining area, a café and a bar. Shopping facilities are also available. Those arriving in their own vehicles can leave them in the car park of the accommodation. Additional services include translation services and room service.
Rooms
Each of the rooms is appointed with air conditioning and a bathroom. A safe and a minibar are also available. A mini fridge and a tea/coffee station ensure a comfortable stay. Other features include internet access, a telephone, a TV and WiFi (for a fee). Travellers will also find slippers in their rooms. A shower and a bathtub can be found in the bathrooms. A hairdryer is also available. The establishment offers non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel features a pool and an outdoor pool. A range of options are available, including a gym, a spa and a sauna.
Meals
Breakfast can be booked.
Ratings 
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"Great location"
Close to bars/restaurants. Bus stops in front of the hotel. Excellent location.
"Great location." "Near public transport, airport, and train station." "Great sightseeing, restaurants and shopping nearby." "Excellent parking and car access."
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Shopping
95% 67 reviews95% liked the proximity to shopping. -
Distance to Public Transport
94% 58 reviewsNear to public transport, according to 94%. -
Accessibility by car
98% 43 reviewsEasily accessible by car, said 98%. -
Distance to Train Station
74% 31 reviews74% thought it was easy to get to the train station. -
Restaurants & Bars
100% 17 reviews100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby. -
Distance to Airport
100% 19 reviewsGood access to the airport, said 100%. -
Parking
100% 11 reviewsGreat parking, according to 100%. -
Sightseeing
71% 7 reviews71% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
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"Fantastic service"
Fantastic staff. Enjoyed room service. Great concierge services.
"Friendly and professional service with decent reception and housekeeping." "Great concierge service."
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Service Friendliness
94% 155 reviews94% found the staff to be very friendly. -
Service Professionalism
78% 52 reviews78% thought the service was very professional. -
Reception
62% 38 reviews62% said the reception staff was ok. -
Housekeeping Staff
50% 19 reviewsHousekeeping was ok, according to 50%. -
Concierge Service
100% 12 reviews100% said the concierge service was amazing.
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"Delicious food"
Friendly restaurant. Great buffet. Fresh fruit.
"Okay dining and restaurant prices, with a good menu and tasty food." "Great seafood, side dishes, and desserts."
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Desserts & Fruits
92% 18 reviewsYummy desserts, said 92%. -
Dining Experience
50% 16 reviews50% thought the dining experience was appropriate. -
Menu
70% 19 reviews70% loved the menu selection. -
Food Prices
62% 9 reviewsThe price was ok for 62%. -
Fish/Seafood
86% 5 reviews86% enjoyed the fish/seafood dishes. -
Side Dishes
80% 5 reviews80% enjoyed the side dishes.
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"Good internet service"
Great connectivity. Great wireless. Free WIFI.
"Good wifi quality." "Free internet."
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WiFi Quality
73% 9 reviews73% said the wifi quality was great. -
WiFi Cost
86% 7 reviews86% thought it was a great value.
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Breakfast
67% "Breakfast is average"Styled brekky. Great omelettes. Good buffet breakfast.
"Breakfast is average."
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"Quite clean"
Clean ventilation system. Dirty carpet. Dirty carpets.
"Decently clean rooms and bathrooms." "Moderately clean hotel facilities."
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Room Cleanliness
68% 84 reviewsOnly 68% said rooms were clean enough. -
Bathroom Cleanliness
67% 14 reviewsCleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 67%. -
Hotel Cleanliness
60% 13 reviews60% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
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"Room is all right"
Clean ventilation system. Bathtub was small. Hair dryer was old.
"Moderately tidy rooms and ok beds but poor furniture and A/C." "Bathrooms clean enough and adequately sized." "Spacious rooms with excellent views." "Inadequate minibars in older, poorly-maintained rooms." "Shower can be a problem."
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Bathroom
58% 89 reviewsFor only 58%, the bathroom was ok. -
Room Cleanliness
68% 84 reviewsOnly 68% said rooms were clean enough. -
Room Size
70% 98 reviews70% thought rooms were spacious. -
Beds
58% 55 reviewsBeds were acceptable for 58%. -
Old/New Room
17% 38 reviewsFor 83%, the rooms looked old. -
Furniture
32% 28 reviews68% found problems with the furniture. -
Room Maintenance
23% 29 reviews77% thought they were poorly maintained. -
Bathroom Cleanliness
67% 14 reviewsCleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 67%. -
Shower
41% 15 reviews59% had problems with the shower. -
Bathroom Size
56% 17 reviews56% thought the bathroom was big enough. -
Air Conditioning
31% 12 reviewsAir conditioning was criticized by 69%. -
Minibar
46% 7 reviews54% were disappointed with the minibar. -
View
80% 6 reviews80% thought the view was good.
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"Vibe is not too good"
Foyer area looking old. Floor dated. Hair dryer was old.
"Atmosphere is friendly but the vibe is low." "Hotel could use some updating." "Luxurious Hotel." "Entrance area is not particularly attractive." "Stylish hotel." "Good for business people." "Suitable for solo travelers."
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Modern Vibe
13% 98 reviews87% criticized the unstylish hotel. -
Friendly Atmosphere
84% 55 reviews84% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. -
Luxurious Vibe
96% 22 reviews96% thought the hotel was luxurious. -
Entrance Area
45% 17 reviewsFor 55%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard. -
Designer Vibe
100% 7 reviews100% said it was a stylish hotel.
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Pool
43% "Pool should be renewed"Swimming pool is small. Swimming pool closed. Pool was small.
"Pool should be renewed."