Dandy Hotel Tianjin, Taipei
The Dandy Hotel Tianjin Branch is a charming boutique property located in Taipei’s Zhongshan District. The building itself has a rich history; it was formerly the famous Prince Hotel, a landmark that once hosted high-ranking officials and celebrities. After half a century, the Taipei Inn Group transformed the space into this contemporary hotel, earning the prestigious City Makeup Gold Award from the Taipei Municipal Government for its successful redesign.
The hotel’s architecture blends the past with modern style, allowing guests to step onto unique 1950s-era balconies that offer a rare glimpse of Taipei’s historical streetscapes. Inside, the design was a collaborative effort between several local and international artists who aimed to create an artistic, serene escape from the city’s frantic pace. The crisp, white European-inspired exterior has become a popular spot for pedestrians to stop and take photos.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the hotel is highly practical. It offers amenities like free laundry facilities and a thoughtful selection of complimentary snacks. Its prime location near the Zhongshan MRT station makes it an excellent home base for city explorers.
Culture enthusiasts will love the proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, which is just a short walk away. For those looking to dive into local life, the nearby Linsen Park offers a green oasis, while the bustling Ningxia Night Market is easily accessible for a taste of authentic Taiwanese street food. Whether you are browsing nearby boutiques or visiting historic sites, the hotel provides a perfectly balanced, stylish retreat.
Expert reviews
“The fresh and colourful Dandy offers funkily decorated and spacious rooms – if you’re lucky you’ll get the one with bowler-hat lampshades – and thick pile carpets. Some rooms have Jacuzzi bathtubs and little Parisian balconies.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Free private parking
- Excellent breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 April 2026
Overall a very excellent hotel with all the proper amenities. We would stay here again.
Convenient location and access to MRT; staff was very helpful and polite; facilities were very clean, fresh towel service everyday; free laundry facilities; breakfast was excellent; umbrellas available to borrow
The only thing is that bed was too firm for me and pillows could be fuller
11 April 2026
Great little hotel
This is a great little hotel close to the centre of the city, surrounded by restaurants and numerous convenience stores. The breakfast was basic but absolutely fine and the hotel has thought carefully about how it can help guests: access to a free laundry, guide books and information about Taipei and Taiwan more generally and incredibly helpful staff who agreed to store one of our bags while we travelled around Taiwan for two weeks. We would definitely stay here again
It’s not a luxury hotel but it doesn’t pretend to be one
10 April 2026
A wonderful short stay
Very strategic location close to subway station and convenient for shopping.
New and clean
Free washing machine and dryer
Helpful staff
6 April 2026
Very good, well positioned hotel with excellent, friendly staff
Well kept, well positioned hotel near central city metro. Good room with comfy bed abs very good bathroom. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff made this an enjoyable stay.
Nothing. All good
4 April 2026
Great Hotel , Location and Staff
Everything was great. Hotel position, staff, room and breakfast. It was my birthday, and the hotel staff even organized a cake and card to wish me a happy birthday. Great experience.
23 March 2026
Exceptional place for stay in Taipei
Well located base for a few days in Taipei. The staff were super-friendly, and the facilities and thoughtful extras were amazing - free dumplings, drinks and snacks in the afternoons, noodles for guests at night, mini-bar with drinks for free, washing machine for guests, great breakfast just to name a few. They really went out of their way to ensure you had what you needed for a good budget-friendly stay,
Nothing. This place is amazing. I would stay there again in a heart-beat.
13 March 2026
First Time at Dandy, First Time in Taiwan.
The hotel was great for its cost. staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. The complimentary amenities were a surprised addition. And was a good base to rest after a long day exploring.
I wish i had done more research on the location of the hotel in relation to things we wanted to do/experience. We had to travel upwards of 10-20 mins to get to any night markets or tourist hot spots.
13 March 2026
Amazing customer service - will stay again!!!
Best customer service we’ve ever experienced in a hotel!! Big shout out to Kim, who helped us buy bus tickets and give us some recommendations for the next stops on our tour.
DIY laundry is available and the toilet seat was a nice surprise.
Nothing!
12 March 2026
Great little hotel in a central location, with easy access to transportation and the food and sights
Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
2 March 2026
Small but fine, awsome!
We stayed in the Tianjin Branch.
The location is perfect , within walking distance to the nearest underground station Zhongshan and also to the main station Taipei where we can check in our luggage 3 hours before our flight departure.
There is a bank just across the main street for exchanging to local new Taiwanese dollars. Also a night market and a very big underground book shop. Shopping is available everywhere nearby.
The famous Dumpling restaurant, Ding Tai Fung, is situated very near to the hotel where we could enjoy the delicious soup dumplings and other local specialties.
The staffs are extremely helpful and friendly. Especially the kitchen staff, she even showed us the sauce they used! We loved the breakfast which offers both Asian and European style foods.
The hotel has also service for ordering the famous Taiwanese pineapple cakes for the guests which was very convenient.
I would definitely recommend this hotel in Taipei.
It is understandable that the room is a bit small as it is situated in the city center.
For a couple of days, it is good enough and we can store our four luggages under the table without any problem.
11 February 2026
We had a really great time. The front desk was great. Ms. Kim Chen was so helpful and always made us feel very welcome.
This facility is very clean. The hotel staff team was excellent. The free breakfast was delicious with new menu each day. We really love this hotel.
We like everything about this hotel.
2 February 2026
Great vibe, friendly staffs and excellent eateries nearby
It’s nice, quite spacious and friendly staff. The best thing is its location which is close to many facilities
Quite some distances from MRT station
1 February 2026
My go to hotel in Taipei
Every time I visit Taipei, I stay at this hotel. I've stayed a few times now. The staff is very warm and friendly. The rooms, while modest, are comfortable and clean. The neighbourhood is great and well located. I will continue to stay here on my next trips.
27 January 2026
Clean hotel with friendly staff - near to metro and shopping areas. Plenty of eateries around hotel
Personnel tres gentil et efficace
25 January 2026
Great value in a great neighborhood
Good location in a local area. Good transportation. Really amazing shower and bathroom. Somewhat quiet at night.
No early check In.
18 January 2026
Great stay in Taipei
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was on the smaller side but very comfortable. Nice location with lots going on in the area. Very good breakfast. Recommend!
Nothing
16 January 2026
Wonderful hotel in central Taipei
I can't praise enough the young people who staff the front desk both night and day. Their English was good; they were friendly, helpful, and generous with their time. Kim and the young woman at night deserve kudos.
Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Hurray for bidet toilets!
Breakfast had diverse options, mostly Asian, but the black tea pitcher kept running out.
The hotel is about three blocks away from a MRT station, and the MRT system is superb. While we were in Taipei, we felt it was easy to get to wherever we wanted to go.
Nothing. It is an excellent hotel.
15 January 2026
Understated design in a good location and handy to the Metro - we’d stay there again!
We needed a stopover on our way home and this Dandy Hotel was excellent for that: we arrived late in the day and check-in was fast to allow us to settle in quickly. In the morning, breakfast was both good and unhurried. We also left our bags while we explored the sights and the staff were both obliging and efficient.
There was nothing we didn’t like here
14 January 2026
I would definitely stay there again in the future, the convenient location wins .
Location is best among the 5 hotels we stayed in Taipei. Decent breakfast, friendly staff, clean and comfortable family room, good wifi , functional washers and dryers. there is a luggage scale in the lobby, which I didn't see it in other hotels that we stayed.
I could not think of anything that we did not like.
16 December 2025
Overall I had a good stay and I would recommend to others. Front desk staff were exceptional
Very friendly staff
Breakfast was average
2 December 2025
Beat amall hotel in Taipei.
Great staff, most helpful of our three week trip, location excellent, beat and largest and most comfortable bed. Lots of what other hotels would charge for were included.
Nothing!
17 November 2025
Amazing stay and lovely staff Kim and the other lady
Lovely hotel and staff - especially Kim and the other lady who was with Kim in the same shift at the reception desk (she helped me with my laundry). Two the kindest people on earth. The hotel is very clean and a great location. Highly recommended! If I ever returned to Taipei, I would definately stay there again.
Nothing
9 November 2025
Friendly staff and good location clear hotel
The Hotel is nett and clear! The staff are very friendly, especially Kim from Front desk and the two aunties from breakfast area. The breakfast is vers good, the coffie machine can be used all day.
21 October 2025
Great location, friendly staff
The staff was very friendly, kind and helpful.
The location was great with Zhongshan (red and green lines) station about 8min away, Taipei Main (red, HSR and regular rail) station about 12-15min away and Shandao Temple (blue line).
It’s a 3* hotel so rooms are pretty basic and theres no space to unpack your clothing apart from a small rack over the table (random!).
The breakfast is ok but choices are somewhat limited.
20 October 2025
Incredible experience for first time in Taipei! We will definitely be back!!
Excellent service and location- super walkable and close to both MRT and HSR train stations!
17 October 2025
Good in overall. Recommended.
NIce breakfast, good location. Profesional and fast service.
No wardrobe in the room. Ok for short stay, but to be considered if you stay longer than couple of days
13 October 2025
Had a great experience. The staff are super helpful and recommended food places that were great!
The location was amazing with lots of food options around the area. The room exceeded my expectations and the breakfast provided had everything you needed to start your day.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Invoice provided
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Strollers
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Activities
- - Temporary art galleries
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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16 April 2026
super dandy stay!