Dandy Hotel

Taipei


Clever use of lighting masks the lack of windows in some of the rooms in this quirky hotel; more-expensive rooms will have windows facing the park. It's a great location right next Da'an Forest Park and the MRT station, and just a few minutes' walk from the excellent range of restaurants in Dongmen.

There are two other Dandys around town, one in Zhongshan and the other in Tianmu.


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