1. Hilton Taipei Sinban 5*  – Hotels Near Taipei Christmas Market

Hilton Taipei Sinban features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Taipei. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Hilton Taipei Sinban offers a terrace.

Set in a high-rise tower, this plush hotel is a 3-minute walk from Banqiao Station. It’s a 14-minute walk from the popular food stalls of the Nanya Night Market and 5 km from the 18th-century Lungshan Temple.

Polished rooms provide flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus Wi-Fi access and city views. Upgraded rooms add free breakfast and access to a members’ lounge with a terrace. Suites have separate living areas with coffeemakers and high-end speaker systems.

Parking is free. Other amenities include a high-end restaurant, a seafood eatery and a casual lobby bar, as well as a gym and an outdoor pool.

2. Grand Forward Hotel 4* – Hotels Near Banqiao District Taipei

Grand Forward Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Fuzhong MRT Station and a 10-minute walk from Nanya Tourism Night Market. Offering modern rooms with free internet access, it also houses a gym.

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Huashi Street Tourism Night Market and a 45-minute drive from Songshan Airport. Taoyuan International Airport is an hour’s drive away.

Spacious rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a DVD player, and a minibar. Ironing and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. In addition to a personal safe, a private bathroom with a hairdryer is included.

Set on a busy street in the Central Business District, this polished hotel is a minute’s walk from a metro station, 7 km from the Ximending shopping district and 9 km from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

The warm rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Some feature private steam rooms, exercise bikes and/or floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites add living rooms.

A breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and an elegant bar, plus a gym and event space.

Location is excellent, close to metro stations Xinzhong and Banqiao. Room was not huge but still a good size, nice view. Bathroom clean and well appointed. Breakfast was ok maybe a tad limited on Western choices but we still managed to have a fulfilling meal every morning with a good portion of fresh fruits, bread, eggs, jam and tea/coffee.

Staff really very helpful and spoke Mandarin and English. Shops, night market, convenience stores and nice temple and Lin family house in the neighborhood . Would totally recommend and come back.

However, from the moment we stepped in the room, we were glad that we did. The room was simply humongous (more than 50 sq.m). It is immaculately clean with a wonderful king-sized bed. Besides the size of the room, the bathroom took our breath away. It was almost as huge as the room with modern shower heads (hand-held or rain shower). The shower even converts into your personal steam room. To top it all, the snacks in room were free.

The hotel is conveniently located in front of Fuzhong MRT station (50m from Exit No. 2), one stop away from Banqiao High Speed Rail Station. The area is bustling with street food and nightlife. Ask the staff for directions to the nearest night market (about 10 mins away).

3. Grand Hyatt Taipei 5* – Hotels Near Taipei Christmas Market

Adjacent to the dazzling Taipei 101 Tower, the luxury Grand Hyatt Taipei is conveniently located in the vibrant Xinyi District. Closely linked to the Taipei World Trade Centre and International Convention Centre, this 5-star hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, a sauna , a fitness centre and 850 exquisite guestrooms.

Both City Hall MRT Station and Taipei 101 / World Trade Center MRT Station are easily accessible within less than 10 minutes’ stroll of the hotel. Songshan Cultural Park is 5 minutes’ taxi ride away while the famous Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is only 10 minutes’ walk away. It takes 40 minutes by taxi to Taoyuan International Airport.

Fused with traditional Chinese elements, each unit features classy, sleek design and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, a minibar, a laptop safe and a seating area. Besides a walk-in shower, the private bathroom attached is fully stocked with a hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries.

Additionally, all elegant guest rooms and suites boast scenic views of Taipei 101 or the city.

This upscale hotel is adjacent to the Taipei 101 skyscraper and observatory, and an 8-minute walk from the Taipei International Convention Center.

Elegant rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms and suites have access to a lounge with free breakfast and evening cocktails. Select suites also have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs.

There are 8 restaurants and bars, including Japanese and Cantonese eateries, plus an outdoor pool, and a fitness center with whirlpools and saunas.

The decor for the holidays was impressive, mostly due to the giant Christmas tree in the lobby. Also, the hotel did not appear to be haunted, lol. I was intrigued when I read about the supposed haunting online. So! Location is amazing. Easily 5 mins away from the iconic Taipei 101, and an additional 10 or 15 minutes to the Elephant Mountain stairs.

The hotel is also less than 5 minutes away from a subway stop, and you can take the red line directly to the famous Shilin night market. The hotel is also near the Tong Hua night market, and you can call a cab to get there for around.

Location: One of the best features of this hotel. Right next to the iconic Taipei 101 and modern shopping district. Walking distance to the Sun Yat Sen Memorial and close to several of the famous night markets & Christmas Market

Everything is less than $5 cab ride away across the city. Also the airport bus from Taoyuan makes one of the final stops here, so easy for airport transfer.

Room: Clean and cozy with a touch of modern Chinese characteristics. We were on Club Floor and the rooms here were nice. Slightly smaller than average 5 star rooms, but very cozy with a nice sofa that goes along the window. Bathroom is very spacious.

Facilities: The hotel overall is not the most modern due to its age, but still well maintained.

The lobby is pretty massive in the typical Asian 5 star way with lots of marble. If you stay during Xmas they have a massive Christmas tree which is great for kids and photos. It was too cold during Dec to take advantage of the outdoor pool, but this looked like a nice place to chill in warmer weather.

The sauna/jacuzzi facilities were very well kept and relaxing after a long day of tourism and shopping. This was a big plus for this hotel.

F&B: We had the breakfast in the Club Lounge and it was more than enough with a good selection. Same for the evening cocktails and canapés…you could easily make this a dinner here.

We enjoyed a buffet dinner at Cafe and it had more than enough selections with a great balance between Western and Asian. Definitely a good place to go for special holidays like Xmas, New Year’s.

Service: Very good. Lounge staff were especially helpful. Bell staff very happy to assist.

Summary: Overall this is a great hotel in terms of location and quality if you are in Taipei for business or pleasure. We were with kids and our daughter loved it. It will definitely make your visit to Taipei that much more enjoyable and relaxing.