Hotels in Songshan Station Area, Taipei

My wife and I recently stayed at the Amba Taipei Songshan hotel. We had a good time. Upon our arrival we entered with a lot of luggage because from Taipei we would be flying on to the Philippines for a long stay. Thankfully the very nice security guard on the ground floor offered to contact the upstairs front desk and moments later we were helped with our luggage by the very kind Michael Mao. He went beyond the call of duty in giving us personal help with our luggage and allowing us to check in earlier than usual. My wife was surprised by how large the room was and so was I. Very comfortable setup. We didn’t have a view of Taipei 101 but the other side of the building is nice as well. The only problem was that all three days of our stay, the weather was very gloomy with occasional rain. Thanks to Michael for helping with food suggestions, shopping info for my wife and great instructions on how to access the Hop On Hop Off, etc. Unfortunately, we ended up not using the Hop On/Off bus because the schedule is really not great for tourist. Availability of the bus isn’t good. Michael explained that this was mostly due to those Covid years. Perhaps in the future the Hop On/Off will be back to normal as I think most tourist around the world are used to taking advantage of it just to get a quick view of the entire city. I will say that the best form of travel around the city is definitely the subway, which is probably the easiest to use in the world. Its super clean and convenient. Also, as great as the Amba Taipei Songshan hotel is, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention something that others have made mention of and that is the breakfast. Unfortunately, its not a great selection and not very flavorful. I’m one of those people who never adds salt to my food once its cooked. With this breakfast, I was shaking the salt shaker constantly. Also, I think employees/chefs should be encouraged and allowed to be a little more improvisational, if you will. I witnessed several times where someone asked if their eggs could be cooked “sunny side up” but the chef only pointed to the sign with two choices, scrambled or omelette. Sunny side up is not hard to do and probably takes less time to make than an omelette. Also, there’s a sign that says pancakes but in front of this sign is a plate filled with waffles. I assumed that you had to ask for pancakes so when I did, the chef pointed at the waffles. That sign should be changed to waffles only or offer both, which in my opinion would be the better option. Pancakes and Waffles. The area where breakfast is served is very nice and spacious. They should really try harder to make the breakfast just as exceptional. Beyond that, I still very much recommend this hotel as a number one option. Its a great location, the city link is right across the street and the Raohe night market is not far away at all. Really nice relaxed vibe and a very safe area to walk around and explore. 😁. Thank you for a nice stay…

The hotel was very conveniently located, near the mrt station and the shopping area. The room was also very spacious and comfortable. Surprised that the bathroom had a bathtub! Bed was comfy too. Good value for money all things considered! The breakfast spread was a little bit limited but otherwise everything was good!

A good hotel that is well located in Taipei. The ben though the exterior is somewhat dated, the interior is adequate and well kept. Breakfast is pleasant and service attentive. The only word of caution is being given a room that is interior facing and can be somewhat dark in the day time; maybe uncomfortable for those who yearn for natural light.

We booked Sheraton because of its location and name. We booked King Bed, but when we got there they gave us 2 Twin Bed and made a King Bed out of it. They gave us a King Bed room the next day. For Honeymoon we only got 2 small Teabags and 2 small teddy bears. Worst Honeymoon Amenities ever. Breakfast was ok. Good enough. Lobby was too crowded. Restaurants was crowded from morning till evening.

Location for this hotel is good as it’s just beside Wanhua TRA, Metro station just behind it which makes my family to travel around easily. Many great eateries nearby and mini marts too. Hotel room is good, daily room cleaning services with very polite cleaning staffs. Except that the aircon filter needs to be clean up as the dusts are trapped inside the room which can be seen on the bed headboard n mirror. Stayed for 6 nights and everything was great. Very helpful staffs at the reception n concierge counters to resolve our queries despite late night hours. The only dissatisfaction was that lady hotel staff manning beside the duty manager counter on Sunday 17/03/24 noon, we can visually witness her rolling her eyes with unhappy expression when her colleague informed her that we would like to do currency exchange.

I recently had a stay at this hotel, and overall, it was a positive experience. The service provided was commendable, and the staff were consistently polite, which made for a pleasant atmosphere. However, there were a couple of aspects that could be improved. The hotel's policy on early check-in and late check-out could be more flexible. This would greatly benefit guests who have specific timing requirements for their stay. One major drawback was the faulty air conditioning in our room. Unfortunately, the hotel was fully booked, and they couldn't provide a similar room as a backup. This was disappointing, as it demonstrated a lack of proactive management on the hotel's part.In addition, when we reported the faulty air conditioning, the hotel management promptly arranged for a contractor to service it. However, it was scheduled for the very next day, which meant an uncomfortable night in our room. It would be beneficial if they could expedite such essential maintenance to minimize guest inconvenience. On the bright side, the hotel's location was fantastic, offering easy access to popular attractions and convenient transportation options. Despite the air conditioning issue, I would consider staying here again in the future, hoping for better flexibility on check-in/check-out times and improvements in room management.

Spacious and minimalist. Check-in was quick, room equipped with voice controls and guests get to collect childhood snacks at the hotel’s restaurant. Breakfast spread was good too, lots of choices.

Title: Exceptional Stay at Shangri-La Taipei! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shangri-La Taipei was phenomenal! Luxurious rooms, impeccable service, and great facilities. Perfect location for exploring Taipei. Can't wait to return!

Hotel was good as expected.. there was construction going on in front of my window which was a bit unpleasant at night, but acceptable.. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices.

Standard room. It’s full house so we were not able to book the room type we wanted. It’s a good experience in general. Even though many tourists visit the hotel as a sightseeing point, all staff are treating everyone with kindness. The signature point is the building itself… every corner is a photo point~ it’s interesting to learn its history as well. Must revisit and will book early to get a better room type next time .