No 43 Section 1, Zhongxiao West Road, Zhongzheng Dist, Taiwan, Province of China | (888) 252-0567
Central Taipei location, with value-added features
Next to Taipei Main Station for convenient access to city sights
Walking distance to restaurants and shops
Pleasant guest rooms that are well-equipped
Units have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars, and kettles
In-room freebies include coffee/tea and bottled water
Tidy bathrooms with shower/tub combos, bidets, and bathrobes
Multiple on-site restaurants include a gourmet burger joint and a bakery
Spacious fitness center with a sauna, and a small spa
Top-floor cafe and cocktail lounge with skyline views
Extensive conference facilities and business center
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Guest rooms and public spaces have a slightly dated look
Some rooms don't have windows
No swimming pool
Fee for breakfast
Fee for parking
Three-and-a-half-pearl Cosmos Hotel Taipei offers a convenient location and excellent amenities for a great value. The drawback is that common areas look dated, and some may find guest rooms' decor stuffy. However, the property is well-maintained, and its 226 units are tidy and comfortable. All have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars, kettles, bathrobes, slippers, and free coffee/tea and bottled water, but some rooms lack windows. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combos and bidet toilets. There's no pool, but the hotel does have several on-site restaurants, a top-floor cocktail lounge, a gym with a sauna, and a spa. Travelers willing to spend more for a luxurious stay with a swimming pool might consider Okura Prestige Taipei.
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Scene
Busy property, with business and leisure travelers who put amenities ahead of decor
Cosmos Hotel Taipei is housed in a modern, 17-story building in central Taipei, on a bustling block packed with restaurant and shops. The property's traditional look -- think: wood with fussy accents, ornate chandeliers, and velvet-tufted seating that lean toward stuffy -- may not suit all tastes. But the hotel sees a steady stream of travelers and generally has a busy atmosphere. Guests gather in common spaces, which include a top-floor cafe and cocktail lounge with city views, and a spacious fitness center and sauna, which also looks out to the skyline. With its extensive facilities and convenient location, the hotel draws business and leisure travelers alike.
Location
On a bustling city block next to Taipei Main Station, near restaurants and shops
Cosmos Hotel Taipei is in an excellent central location in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei, set in the middle of a busy city block. The hotel is next to the M3 Exit of the Taipei Main Station (MRT and railway), which puts nearly all the city's main attractions within reach. Tai Bei Station (Zhong Xiao) bus stop is a two-minute walk from the hotel, and there are numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops in the immediate area. - 11-minute walk to The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei
Rooms
Packed with amenities, like flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars -- plus freebies
Guest rooms at the Cosmo are comfortable and boast ample amenities. Decor is kept neutral, with light-wood furniture, tawny-brown carpeting, and burgundy bed pillows and decorative throws. The look isn't entirely unappealing, but the overall effect is slightly dated. All units are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, limited minibars, electric kettles, and free coffee/tea, bottled mineral water, and Wi-Fi. Beds have thick mattresses and come with turndown service, and suites add sitting areas. Bathrooms are basic but have shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads and bidet toilets, and are stocked with hairdryers, bathrobes, and slippers. Some in higher-category rooms have separate showers, and a few have jetted tubs. If bright accommodations are a priority, be sure to inquire at check-in, as some units don't have windows. Rooms are non-smoking, and start at 250 square feet.
Features
On-site eateries galore, top-floor cocktail bar, plus a gym and spa, but no pool
The Cosmos lacks a pool, but otherwise has a considerable lineup of amenities for a property in its category -- although some facilities could use an update. One of the hotel's best features is its plethora of on-site eateries. There's a restaurant with classical Mandarin cuisine and dim sum, and another that serves European fare and has a fresh salad bar and an afternoon tea. The breakfast buffet (for a fee) has a decent range of hot and cold items, but food receives mixed reviews. The top-floor cafe, which has light bites during the day, has skyline views and transforms into a cocktail lounge in the evening. There's also a gourmet burger joint, a takeout deli, and an excellent bakery with coffee and freshly baked items. Other amenities include a spacious gym with city views that has up-to-date equipment and a sauna. A small spa offers massages for a fee. The hotel also has an extensive conference center with catering, plus a business center, a concierge, and parking (for a fee), and free Wi-Fi throughout.
