Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
A luxury hotel on Dunhua North Road with a full spa, the Cantonese restaurant Ya Ge and quick access to Songshan Airport.
W Taipei
A lively luxury hotel above Taipei City Hall MRT station in Xinyi, with a heated outdoor pool, WOOBAR cocktail lounge and AWAY Spa.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury lifestyle hotel
- Area
- Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Heated outdoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre with Jacuzzi
- Cocktail bar
- French restaurant
- Above Taipei City Hall MRT
Why we recommend it
W Taipei is the hotel for travellers who want to be in the middle of modern Taipei, with nightlife, shopping and Taipei 101 on the doorstep. It sits directly above Taipei City Hall MRT station in the Xinyi District, next to Taipei 101 and the Taipei Dome, and the hotel presents itself as a stylish, fun place to stay in the Xinyi District.
The hotel is built for socialising. WOOBAR is its cocktail bar and lounge, which also serves afternoon tea, and Seasons by olivier e. serves modern French cooking. Up at the pool deck, the 25-metre outdoor heated WET pool has its own WET Bar, which makes it a popular spot on warm afternoons and evenings. Note that YEN, the hotel's Chinese restaurant, is closed while it prepares its next chapter and is expected to reopen in June 2027, so check the latest dining line-up before you rely on it for a special meal.
For downtime, AWAY Spa offers massages and other treatments, and the FIT gym is a glass-walled workout space with cardio machines and a Jacuzzi. Taken together, the facilities make it easy to plan a full day without leaving the building, especially in the heat of summer or during a rain shower.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out at 12:00. The hotel is part of Marriott Bonvoy, so book through the Marriott website if you collect points. It suits couples, groups of friends and business travellers who enjoy an energetic atmosphere; families are welcome, but the bar-and-pool scene is the main focus. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from lifts and request a higher floor.
The location is hard to beat for first-time visitors. The MRT station below the hotel is on the Bannan Line, which also serves Zhongxiao Dunhua and Shandao Temple stations further west, so the older districts are a straightforward ride away. Taipei 101's observatory, the Xinyi department stores and the Elephant Mountain trail are all within easy reach, making it simple to combine a sunset hike with dinner and drinks back at the hotel. Raohe Street Night Market in the Songshan District is a short taxi ride away for an evening of street food.
W Taipei FAQs
Where is W Taipei?
At No. 10, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, above Taipei City Hall MRT station in Xinyi.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, a 25-metre outdoor heated WET pool with a poolside bar.
Is the YEN restaurant open?
YEN is closed for a refresh and is expected to reopen in June 2027.
What bars and restaurants are open?
WOOBAR for cocktails and afternoon tea, Seasons by olivier e. for modern French food and the WET Bar by the pool.
Is there a spa and gym?
Yes, AWAY Spa offers massages, and the FIT gym has cardio machines and a Jacuzzi.
How close is Taipei 101?
The hotel describes itself as next to Taipei 101.
Can you book with Marriott points?
Yes, W Taipei is part of Marriott Bonvoy.