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that quintessential Taipei blend of modern convenience, green nature and abundant eat-
ing options: Yongkang St, for example, is just a few minutes' walk away. Park-view
rooms go for around NT$3200 during the week. Staff speak English.
Li-Yuan Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(Lìyuán Fàndiàn; 2365 7367;
www.liyuan.tw
; 98 Roosevelt Rd, Sec 3; d/tw incl breakfast from
NT$2430/3830; ; Taipower Building)
Rooms are a bit small, and not terribly bright,
but overall good value. The MRT (Exit 4) is just a stone's throw away and there's a good
range of places for eating and drinking nearby. Staff speak English but can be cold.
Friends Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(Yǒuxīng Dàfàndiàn; 2394 3121;
www.ffh.com.tw
;
11 Heping W Rd, Sec 1; r incl breakfast from
NT$2400/3200, 25% weekday discounts; ; Guting)
This midrange business hotel is
right next to Guting MRT Exit 8 and offers good English service and a handy free shuttle
bus every morning to any location within the city. Small, windowless rooms cost the
least (NT$1800 weekdays) and are good if you like things quiet. The biggest and best
rooms are in the newer wing.
Royal Biz Hotel
HOTEL $$$
$$$
(Jīnlái Shānglǚ; 2397 9399;
www.royalbiz.com.tw
;
71 Jinshan St, Sec 1; d/tw incl breakfast from
NT$6000/6500, daily discounts 30-40%; ; Dongmen)
This 48-room business hotel
has a reputation for warm service (and staff speak good English), spacious rooms and a
good breakfast buffet. Just up from Dongmen MRT, just down from Huashan 1914, and
also close to Da'an Park, the hotel is conveniently located and the neighbourhood loaded
with small eateries and boutique shops.
Rido Waikoloa Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
(Lìdōu Wéikèlè Fàndiàn; 2706 5600;
www.rido.com.tw
;
11 Xinyi Rd, Sec 3; r incl breakfast from
NT$4500, daily discounts 30-45%; ; Da'an Park)
Across from Da'an Park, and just
outside the exit of the new MRT station, the Rido features the Waikoloa chain's typical
over-the-top designs (rooms sport names like British Glory, European Nobles and
Taiwanese Sentiments). But those same rooms are spacious, comfortable and have nice
touches such as a separate bathtub and shower. Staff speak English.
