Reviews of Hotel PaPa Whale 4 stars
No. 46, Kunming Street, Wanhua District , 108 Taipei, Taiwan
#207 of 492 hotels in Taipei
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 959 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
7.4
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Alice
United Kingdom18 reviews7.0“Nice for a short stay at a buzzy location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room had an exposed ceiling which wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing as you are lying in bed, but more importantly this meant that the sound barrier between rooms was poor and we could hear conversations from the adjacent room.
Great location with good eateries and izakayas nearby. The room was cleverly designed to fit a compact space and the bed was nice and comfy.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Robin
Netherlands49 reviews10 helpful votes7.0“Had expected more comfort for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very overrated for what you pay. The aircon in the room has a control panel, but it always gets colder and becomes freezing cold in the room. I got sick from it. The mattresses are very wobbly, so every time you move you wake up your partner, or vice versa. The bed was also too small for us, so our feet kept sticking out.
The lobby is nice and it's a really cool location.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Lois
United Kingdom22 reviews7.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Basement room smelt of drains and the WiFi was bad in the basement
Location perfect for a first time to Taiwan
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Harol
United States8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 5 nights
The shower needed a little more attention
The location is very convenient
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
César
United Kingdom47 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s quite big so it can be a little confusing to find your room. No natural light inside the room
Great location and comfy beds. Cool bar within
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Alvaro
Spain35 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms don't have windows per set, so there is no natural light. Also both of the towels teared apart, broken.
The facilities are great and with great laundry room
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Sarah
New Zealand2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Twin Room - Basement
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was good just the pink in the room made it look abit dark. But otherwise it was good for value. Location was good
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Sunida
Thailand10 reviews8.0“Clean hotel room with good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Elegant Triple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
breakfast is the same every day and not many selections.
Very good location. 5 minutes' walk to Ximen walking street. 12 minutes' walk to MRT station. The staff is very helpful in answering questions.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Pei
Malaysia3 reviews9.0“Wifi too slow”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wifi too slow
Design
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Nijjaporn
Thailand37 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good Location near Ximending”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- The numbers of staff at the front desk are not adequate, compare to numbers of guests.
- Location: Near Ximending walking street. - Hotel decoration.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Chenmin
Singapore6 reviews9.0“Pleasant and clean bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some of the pipe are leaking and showing dark water marks
Very clean rooms and very helpful staff
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Ho
Singapore18 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Soho vibe hotel located in a pretty centre of XMD. Room is equipped with full toiletries and AC works well. However, the”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is quite packed and the lighting is too dim
Good Location and nice industrial atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Ong
Malaysia10 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Unique 2nights stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Exquisite Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
washroom design separate is abit unconvenient, Got to move from 1 cubicle to another cubicle.
Unique interior design, amenities provided are fairly useful for travellers. Did not hear noice from the streets.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Anouk
Netherlands19 reviews8.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was very, very bouncy. As in, you’d wake up if the other person would turn around
Lovely staff, helped me to book a massage. Luggage storage was no issue. All very convenient. Room was small by clean and tidy
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Natithon
Thailand9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast table has limited seating.I never seen before
Good bed good pillow
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Braden
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room - Basement
- • Stayed 5 nights
The location was close enough the the busy Ximen pedestrian area without being directly in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. Relatively easy walk to the MRT stations, and to Taipei Main Station for getting around. Tina (one of the staff members) was SUPER helpful with contacting a delivery service that I was trying to receive a delivery from and working with them to get my package delivered to the front desk!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Zeus
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No window and thin walls
Simplicity and aesthetic
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Jamieloud
Finland21 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room's lighting was quite dim for my taste.
Great location! Close to two MRT stations and not too far from Taipei Main Station either. Family Mart and 7-eleven just around the corner, and plenty of different restaurants nearby. The room was quite small, but it didn't bother me. The Asian style breakfast buffet had plenty of options, but if you're used to western style breakfast, this isn't the place for you.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Kwon
Singapore15 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Exquisite Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
room is clean, comfortable. good location and walk distance to metro.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Ruth
Singapore68 reviews10 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Exquisite Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Limited natural light in our room, you could sleep the day away.
The staff were very helpful. Love the space downstairs to relax out of our room as well as the bar. The bar had great craft beer!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Daniel
Cambodia22 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Twin Room - Basement
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room and breakfast weren't good value. Limited food same everyday.
Location and the funky decor
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Karine
Singapore10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Exquisite Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms has no windows
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Vincent
Canada5 reviews7.0“The location and perfect, the staff is friendly but the odour in the room is not acceptable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Exquisite Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
There is moist odour in the room and the same situation with other two rooms of my friend. Even after some treatment, it doesn't improve much, you can still feel it.
The reception is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Michael
Taiwan13 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location and clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Giselle
United States13 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Elegant Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The walls are a bit thin so I could hear my neighbor watching TV and the layout is kind of confusing. Otherwise it's a cute boutique hotel in a fun area of Taipei.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel design is very cool and interesting to look at and there's a little cafe/bar inside. The location is very close to cool things in Ximendeng as well.
Stayed in August 2023
