[Hotel] Regent Taipei
I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed Taiwan from our first time there in 2018. We jumped at the chance to return again in early 2019 for my 32nd birthday. We spent a total of 3 weeks in Japan and then 12 days in Taiwan. Our last two nights were in Taipei, and since our return flight was going to be a long 13 hour one, we decided to splurge and booked The Regent Taipei for two nights. Taipei has a handful of high-end hotels within the vicinity, but I chose this one for us mainly for Lady M. Yes, the popular cake boutique has a location on the main floor of the hotel - so convenient.
The Regent Taipei is a 5-star luxury hotel (under the IHG umbrella) located in the commercial Zhongshan district, and very close to several key attractions. I'd even say that it was one of the best hotels that we have stayed at in Asia - in terms of space, amenities, and service.
If you're into shopping, there was a Chanel, Harry Winston, and Louis Vuitton on the ground floor across from the reception desk. More luxury shops are located in the underground high-end luxury mall at Regent Galleria.
J and I booked the Deluxe Room, which offers a city view through a full-length window. The room was 7353 TWD per night ($324.23 CAD/night). We opted out of breakfast, as there was no way we would be able to wake up before 10:30 am. Unfortunately, we are not early risers, especially while on vacation.
The room was super spacious with a King bed, sofa set, TV, working desk, and chair. It was hard to get up in the morning to start my day, as the bed was insanely comfortable. So comfortable that we actually slept in the next morning. Thank you to the desk clerk who moved us from our original room that was next to a family with kids to this one (with no one on either side) :) He was Japanese-Taiwanese, and we started talking about how much we loved both countries. Anyway, since we were early with our check-in (room wasn't ready yet), we dropped off the suitcases and went to lunch. We returned at 4 pm to find that our previous room number was scratched for one on a much higher floor with a bigger washroom. I have read enough stories on Reddit about people's rudeness with front desk employees. Be nice and don't demand stuff. Employees are generally nice if you're nice too.
Bottled waters are complimentary with 2 in the minibar, and another 2 left on the bathroom sink. Water bottles are also replenished daily which was great cause Taipei was extremely humid outside.
There was ample room in the marbled bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate shower stall, single vanity with a full wall mirror and a Japanese-style toilet. It was a really nice washroom!
After lunch, it was time to go up to our room. The bellhop came to the front desk to take our luggage up to our room, and we went on our merry way to check out the hotel. We spent about 30 minutes chilling on the roof of the hotel, where their swimming pool was located. Afterward, we went down to our room to find the bellhop waiting for us in front of our room. Most hotels often take the luggage into the room, but he wanted to wait for us. We felt so bad cause we didn’t know that the policy was to wait for guests, as the staff didn't tell us (so we're not rushed). Plus, Taiwan has a no-tipping policy, so he declined it. The only place that has a service charge was the bar on the main floor.
There was also a staff member on the ground floor telling guests to watch their step (as there was a slight rise) on the ground floor. Service was very guest-oriented from check-in to check-out. Additionally, great service does not just pertain to 5-star hotels in Taiwan, as we had great service everywhere we went - whether it's a cheap/casual eateries or high-end.
Swimming pool on the roof of The Regent Taipei.
There was a separate small room for coats and there was a safe as well.
The hotel is easily accessible via the Taipei Main Railway station and is near Zhong Shan MRT Station. However, Uber is readily available and affordable so we opted to use them to get around the city.
Overall, we had a great stay at The Regent Taipei and their service was impeccable. If you're looking for a luxurious stay while in Taipei, then I highly recommend this hotel. I was super glad that we chose this hotel for our stay, as I enjoyed everything about it. Plus, I was able to grab some Mille Crepe Cake from Lady M for our flight home the next morning :) Overpriced, but oh so good!
The Regent Taipei is a 5-star luxury hotel (under the IHG umbrella) located in the commercial Zhongshan district, and very close to several key attractions. I'd even say that it was one of the best hotels that we have stayed at in Asia - in terms of space, amenities, and service.
If you're into shopping, there was a Chanel, Harry Winston, and Louis Vuitton on the ground floor across from the reception desk. More luxury shops are located in the underground high-end luxury mall at Regent Galleria.
J and I booked the Deluxe Room, which offers a city view through a full-length window. The room was 7353 TWD per night ($324.23 CAD/night). We opted out of breakfast, as there was no way we would be able to wake up before 10:30 am. Unfortunately, we are not early risers, especially while on vacation.
The room was super spacious with a King bed, sofa set, TV, working desk, and chair. It was hard to get up in the morning to start my day, as the bed was insanely comfortable. So comfortable that we actually slept in the next morning. Thank you to the desk clerk who moved us from our original room that was next to a family with kids to this one (with no one on either side) :) He was Japanese-Taiwanese, and we started talking about how much we loved both countries. Anyway, since we were early with our check-in (room wasn't ready yet), we dropped off the suitcases and went to lunch. We returned at 4 pm to find that our previous room number was scratched for one on a much higher floor with a bigger washroom. I have read enough stories on Reddit about people's rudeness with front desk employees. Be nice and don't demand stuff. Employees are generally nice if you're nice too.
Bottled waters are complimentary with 2 in the minibar, and another 2 left on the bathroom sink. Water bottles are also replenished daily which was great cause Taipei was extremely humid outside.
There was ample room in the marbled bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate shower stall, single vanity with a full wall mirror and a Japanese-style toilet. It was a really nice washroom!
Bathroom amenities are replaced daily, or if you need more items (you can call the front desk to request them to bring some up).
After lunch, it was time to go up to our room. The bellhop came to the front desk to take our luggage up to our room, and we went on our merry way to check out the hotel. We spent about 30 minutes chilling on the roof of the hotel, where their swimming pool was located. Afterward, we went down to our room to find the bellhop waiting for us in front of our room. Most hotels often take the luggage into the room, but he wanted to wait for us. We felt so bad cause we didn’t know that the policy was to wait for guests, as the staff didn't tell us (so we're not rushed). Plus, Taiwan has a no-tipping policy, so he declined it. The only place that has a service charge was the bar on the main floor.
There was also a staff member on the ground floor telling guests to watch their step (as there was a slight rise) on the ground floor. Service was very guest-oriented from check-in to check-out. Additionally, great service does not just pertain to 5-star hotels in Taiwan, as we had great service everywhere we went - whether it's a cheap/casual eateries or high-end.
Swimming pool on the roof of The Regent Taipei.
There was a separate small room for coats and there was a safe as well.
The hotel is easily accessible via the Taipei Main Railway station and is near Zhong Shan MRT Station. However, Uber is readily available and affordable so we opted to use them to get around the city.
Overall, we had a great stay at The Regent Taipei and their service was impeccable. If you're looking for a luxurious stay while in Taipei, then I highly recommend this hotel. I was super glad that we chose this hotel for our stay, as I enjoyed everything about it. Plus, I was able to grab some Mille Crepe Cake from Lady M for our flight home the next morning :) Overpriced, but oh so good!
I can't wait to return to Taiwan!!
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