Taipei Wish Hotel

No.17-3, Lane 77, Sec. 2, Zhong Shan N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886 (2) 2563-3369

www.wishotel.com.tw                                 Time of stay: June 2007 & May 2015

Before we made the reservation, we researched to make sure this hotel received good reviews. People said it was not easy to find this hotel, because it’s hidden in a small alley. Good thing that we had enough information, so we knew we should first find the easier target – the Ambassador Hotel. Taipei Wish Hotel is located in an alley adjacent to the Ambassador, with a 7-11 at the corner. Although the address listed on their website is Jhong Shan N. Rd., it’s actually Zhong Shan N. Rd. They use the latter in the directions.

Many boutique hotels have sprung up in Taipei in recent years. Most of them are stylish but small, yet providing reasonable services. In 2007, we stayed in Standard Room and Deluxe Suite. The real size of the Standard Room was smaller than what the photos showed on their website. Fortunately we did not have much luggage, so we were fine. Everything in the bedroom and bathroom was clean and neat. But the TV on the wall was really small, especially if you want to lay back and watch it. Also, although we asked for a non-smoking room, there’s a tinge of cigarette smoke coming through the ventilation. The Deluxe Room was pretty much the same as the photos on the website. In 2015 when we stayed there again, the two types of rooms were of the same rate. Since the Deluxe Room was bigger and had either a Jacuzzi or a steam room, it’s a natural choice.

▲The view from the door.

▲The bathroom with a steam shower.

▲A glimpse of the bathroom.

In order to increase the number of rooms, quite a few new boutique hotels in Taipei have thin walls and therefore very poor soundproof effect.  So many times I could hear clearly what’s going on in the neighboring rooms or in the hallway. Sometimes the noise even disturbed my sleep. So, the soundproof rooms at Taipei Wish Hotel were especially appreciated.

The stay included a free breakfast in either Western or Chinese style, which was served in the restaurant in the basement. The stairs were a little steep, so be careful. Other than the restaurant, lounge and conference room were also in the basement, where magazines were provided. There were also free laundry facilities. The staff of the Taipei Wish Hotel was friendly and pleasant. They made our stays enjoyable.