Taipei Hotel Recommendations | Grand Hotel Taipei from "Eat Drink Man Woman"

|Grand Hotel Taipei from "Eat Drink Man Woman". The Grand Hotel Taipei is also known as the "Dragon Palace". It is luxuriously decorated and is the first 5-star hotel in Taipei. The Grand Hotel Taipei has a long history. It has hosted many celebrities and is also a filming location for "Eat Drink Man Woman". It can be regarded as a historical and cultural attraction in Taipei. The Grand Hotel Taipei is built on a mountain, offering a wide view of Songshan Airport in the distance. During the day, many tourists come to check in at the iconic lobby of the Grand Hotel Taipei, and the red carpet attracts many newlyweds to take wedding photos. The hotel is very quiet at night, so you can take photos in the lobby without tourists. There is a secret passage under the hotel that was used by President Chiang to escape. It is now open to the public for a fee. Those who are interested can go and explore. The Grand Hotel Taipei is divided into the main building and the wing. The main building is the most luxurious and expensive, with an average price of over RMB 1,000. We stayed in the wing, which is a 4-story low-rise building on the side. The room conditions are relatively ordinary, and the price is about RMB 600. The Grand Hotel Taipei is not convenient in terms of transportation. There is no MRT or bus that can go directly to the hotel, but the hotel provides a shuttle bus that can take you to the subway station. It is far from tourist destinations such as Taipei 101 and Ximending, but it is relatively close to Shilin Night Market and the National Palace Museum. It is recommended to plan your itinerary and stay at the Grand Hotel Taipei after visiting the National Palace Museum. There is no 24-hour convenience store in the hotel, and there is only a very hidden self-service beverage vending machine, so it is not convenient to buy things at night, and you can only order takeout. The Grand Hotel Taipei is about a 50-minute drive from Taoyuan Airport. The hotel provides a paid airport transfer service, but there are only a few fixed times a day, which is not very flexible. It is very close to Songshan Airport, about a 20-minute drive. The hotel rooms are in high demand, especially the main building. It is best to book in advance if you want to stay. Overall, the Grand Hotel Taipei is highly recommended.