Hotel Papa Whale

3 stars
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 10842, Taiwan
Taipei City, Taiwan
8.0
Very good
based on 7053 reviews
7,053 reviews
Fri 12/12
-
Sat 13/12
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$71
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$71
Standard Room
$86
Superior room
$114
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Overview

Situated in Taipei City, just a short walk from Ximen Metro Station, Hotel Papa Whale offers 4-star accommodation and complimentary Wi-Fi. It is moments from Ximending.

Facilities at the hotel include luggage storage, a tour desk and an all-hours reception with express check-in/check-out. Additionally, the multilingual staff are available to offer assistance.

Hotel Papa Whale features 365 rooms, all of which are filled with a range of amenities to ensure an enjoyable stay. Bottled water, slippers and an in-room safe are also available to guests.

Breakfast, lunch and supper are served daily at TAKAO1972, as are Asian and regional specialties.

After settling in to their room, guests can explore the local area with use of Beimen Station, which is a short stroll from the hotel. The Presidential Office Building and the Red House Theater are within walking a distance.

8.0
Very good rating
Based on 7,053 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Hotel Papa Whale

Fri 12/12
Sat 13/12
Queen room
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$473
nightly with fees
Superior room
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$114
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2 twin beds
$133
nightly with fees
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$180
nightly with fees
Standard Room
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$86
nightly with fees
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$180
nightly with fees
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$271
nightly with fees
Double room
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$71
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$72
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$74
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Deluxe room
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$477
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$906
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Hotel Papa Whale

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • No smoking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Hotel Papa Whale

8.0
Very good
7053 verified ratings
Wonderful
2861
Very good
1575
Good
1123
Okay
624
Fair
420
Mediocre
218
Poor
232

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and friendly staff, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and noise levels, particularly from neighboring rooms and outside. Some rooms were also reported to be smaller than expected, and there were complaints about the lack of proper soundproofing.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Alex, Oct 2025
It is good value for money, particularly during Pride weekend in Taipei. Personally, I’d probably give it a miss next time as I felt a little claustrophobic at times. Great breakfast.

Location

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

What's nearby

  • Ximending312 m
  • Red House Theater0.5 km
  • Office of the President0.9 km
  • Taipei Bus Station1.2 km
  • National Theater and Concert Hall1.8 km
  • National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall2.1 km
  • The Taipei Jianguo Jade & Flower Market3.3 km
  • Taipei Fine Arts Museum3.4 km
  • Daan Forest Park3.5 km
  • National Taiwan University4.7 km
  • Shilin Night Market5 km
  • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology5.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.
License number: 575-1

Essential information about Hotel Papa Whale

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Average price (weeknight)

January
October
$165
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 28% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Hotel Papa Whale

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel Papa Whale

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel Papa Whale, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and October.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel Papa Whale was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $94, while the most expensive was $94.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel Papa Whale? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Hotel Papa Whale

  • Where is Hotel Papa Whale located?

    Hotel Papa Whale is located at 46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist. in Wanhua District, 0.5 km from the centre of Taipei City. Ximending is the closest landmark to Hotel Papa Whale.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Papa Whale?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Hotel Papa Whale.

  • Does Hotel Papa Whale offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Papa Whale offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel Papa Whale from the airport?

    Hotel Papa Whale is 4.9 km from Taipei City Sung Shan. Hotel Papa Whale is 27.7 km from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hotel Papa Whale hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hotel Papa Whale in Taipei City and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Hotel Papa Whale and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Hotel Papa Whale.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.0
0.5 km
Taipei City Sung Shan
4.9 km

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