Sheraton Grand Taipei is a big, reliable full-service hotel in the Zhongzheng district, on Zhongxiao East Road, one of the city’s main east-west avenues. The location is its strength: Taipei Main Station, with its metro, high-speed rail and airport rail connections, is close, the central MRT lines are within a short walk and the old centre around the Presidential Office and Ximending is a brief ride away. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with the usual business-hotel essentials and good beds, and upper floors have views across the city. The hotel has several restaurants that cover Chinese, Japanese and international cooking, a bar, a fitness centre and a pool, and the staff are used to a mixed crowd of business and leisure guests. It is a sensible base for travellers who want to be central, to catch trains and day-trip buses easily and to have a full range of hotel services on hand.
Living in it
The hotel is a large property, so the lobby and breakfast areas can be busy at peak times, particularly when groups and conferences are in town. Rooms are quieter, and the beds are comfortable, so the hotel works well for a restful night after a long day of sightseeing. Breakfast is typically a wide buffet with Western, Chinese and Japanese choices.
The concierge can help with day trips, taxi cards in Chinese and restaurant bookings, which is useful if you are visiting Taiwan for the first time. Nearby streets have convenience stores, cafés and small restaurants, and the department stores of the Zhongxiao area are a short ride away.
Trade-offs
The district is more governmental and commercial than atmospheric, so you will travel by MRT for night markets, temples and old streets. The hotel is a traditional full-service property rather than a boutique, so do not expect intimate design or a small-hotel feel. Rates move with demand and can be good value outside the main holidays. Check current room types, pool and spa access, club lounge details and breakfast arrangements when you book, as these vary. Book early for Lunar New Year, major conferences and autumn weekends.
It is a good choice for first-time visitors who value location and reliability, for families that want a pool and plenty of space, and for anyone using Taipei as a base for rail trips to the east coast and Taichung. A late check-out request is worth making if you have an evening flight, and the staff can usually store bags securely after you leave your room. Ask about the best-value room types and any breakfast inclusions when you book, and use the concierge for train ticket help.
Why stay here
- ✓Several restaurants
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Meeting and event spaces
- ✓Close to Taipei Main Station
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Sheraton Grand Taipei?+
In the Zhongzheng district on Zhongxiao East Road, close to Taipei Main Station and central MRT lines.
Is it good for day trips?+
Yes, the main station and its trains and buses are close, and the concierge can help with tours.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is a swimming pool; check the opening hours and any access rules when you book.
