Cosmos Hotel Taipei

Just next to Taipei station, exit M3, very convenient.

A shout out to people of Taiwan, friendly and kindest! They made our first visit a memorable one. There was this lady at an organic shop beside the 7-11, opp the Houshanpi stn. She showed us how to get to a shop that sells fermented tofu, a neighbour asked us to find for her. Then when we reached the Zhongxiao Fuxing mrt, the guard there gave us an accurate instruction that helped us to find the place without problem. Many more instances when we travelled to the old streets and night streets, the people we met left an impression that Taiwan is prosperous with her people. The hotel staffs were friendly and helpful, especially the housekeeping team👍🏼who checked on us if we need any help daily. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

The location is perfect if you come from the airport by Metro. Door M3 is just 2 doors away from the hotel, so you can walk through the Metro station to get to the hotel. And the location makes sight seeing very easy with the Metro so close. The breakfast was pretty good with lots of selection. The only thing I would improve is to have more fruit. Taiwan has an abundance of fruit, but the hotel buffet was lacking.

The staff immediately found us another room after we found the air conditioner in the room we were allocated did not work. The hotel was old fashioned in a good way and the décor remined us of 1960s James Bond movie. The staff were helpful, formal and professional. The breakfast was fantastic, the best breakfast on our trip around Taiwan with lots of choice if you are gluten intolerant.

You would love the luxurious look of Cosmos. The location to Taipei Main Station is key. You have access to every transportation there. Hotel willing to hold your luggage before and after check in. They will provide bottled water daily. Love the tea bags. Safe available. Daily housekeeping. So if you don't leave your room by 10-10:30 am you may get a call from front desk asking if you need room service . Just be prepared to tell them what time to come so if you need room cleaned that day. Free drink coupon to the attached cafe was a bonus treat upon check in. You need to use your room key to access elevator up but not down . Staff always around to answer questions with a smile on their face. Free tea available in lobby daily .Restaurants inside hotel but I did not try any. Buses were sometimes an easier and faster mode of transportation then the trains. Google maps only worked maybe effectively 95 percent of the time . But may have a hard time using bus if not using Google map to help you know when to press the button to get off. I usually, press the bus stop button once it departs the stop right before the stop I want to get off at. But you need to start your Directions once on bus so Google can track where you are. Click on the number if stops on Google map and you can see the arrow showing your bus movement . Directions and signage in Taipei Main Station could be better. You can use your visa or MasterCard to pay for Airport Express only but not on their bus and train system. You still need to buy an Easy card . Which you can buy right by the turnstiles before you enter the Airport Express. You need cash to pay for the Easy Card. You use it buy tapping in them tapping to get out at destination. But I found it easier to just buy an Easy card and use it to pay for the Airport Express the since I already went to the BOT Bank of Taiwan ATM after I picked up my luggage. We put TWD 1000 and it was enough to pay for 4 days of constant travel .