Xizhou Holidays from £528

Solid Breakfast Spread. Not Hyatt stuff but reasonable

Everything is great except the pillows. Somehow there are spikes polking out, almost like sleeping with lots of bed bugs. Need to ask for hand towels to cover up the pillows in order to sleep comfortably.

Old-fashioned landmark hotel with good service and decent facilities but needs a good facelift— True to its name, the Grand Hotel is grand in design and size. It is a hall of wonders to admire, from the amazing exteriors to the splendid lobby with detailed paneling and sculptures. Everything is striking and beautiful to look at. The room itself was not too shabby. We had the twin-bed-side-view room. It was comfortably-sized with a large balcony that enjoyed a lovely view of Taipei city to the East and the South. We could see the river, the Dazhi bridge and the Taipei 101, not to mention the layers of mountains and hills surrounding the city. And even though the bustling freeways are right outside, you can’t really hear too much noise once the doors and curtains are closed, so we had a quiet night’s sleep. The beds are a bit hard and not super long for tall people, so wouldn’t call it too cozy. The bathroom was large and had a separate space for bathtub, shower and toilet, which was nice. The only note is that they only provide body soap and shampoo, no conditioners, and there’s a policy of not providing disposable tools (toothbrush, combs, cotton swabs, etc.) The hotel definitely lives up to its rich legacy, but also most definitely needs a bit of facelift in some corners, as you can see peeling paint and the furnishings feel rather aged. But if you could only stay at one hotel in Taipei, I would recommend this as the choice for a unique, worthy memory.

Good sized room and clean. Location is a little far and not much around but easy to get to places by taxi. Lots of restaurants within short walking distance

Spacious and convenient