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hotel is right off a busy downtown street, so road-facing rooms can be a bit noisy. The
upside is you won't have to walk far for a snack.
Cosmos Hotel
HOTEL $$$
$$$
(Tiānchéng Dàfàndiàn; 2311 8901;
www.cosmos-hotel.com.tw
;
43 Zhongxiao W Rd, Sec 1; d/tw
from NT$4000/4500, 30% weekday discounts; ; Taipei Main Station)
Hovering some-
where between a midrange and a superior business hotel, the Cosmos offers tight service,
a flashy lobby, rooftop gym, and somewhat mismatched decor in its generously sized
rooms. If Cosmos were any closer to Taipei Main Station it would be inside - as it is the
hotel gets its own sign on Exit 3!
GAY & LESBIAN TAIPEI
Foreign-born gay and lesbian travellers will find Taipei friendly and exciting. An
open-minded city, Taipei hosts Asia's finest Gay Pride parades every autumn. The
centre of gay nightlife is the bar and restaurant area around Red House in Ximend-
ing.
more.
Men's Saunas
of the most popular saunas with younger men. These places are open 24/7.
LGBT Venues
Wed & Thu, 10pm-4am Fri & Sat; Xingtian Temple)
Mostly a lesbian venue. Friday and
Saturday are usually the biggest nights. There's a dance floor and DJ. Taboo often
has theme parties: those who dress up get in cheaper. Be sure to bring your ID!
shan N Rd, Sec 1;
9pm-3am Tue-Thu, to 5am Fri & Sat, to 3am Sun;
Zhongshan)
A
Japanese-style KTV (karaoke) bar for older gay men.
