Meworld Hotel - Taipei Main Station Taipei Taiwan

Taipei's BEST Hotel? Meworld Hotel's SHOCKING Secret!

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the opulent, potentially scandalous, and definitely amazing world of Taipei's BEST Hotel… Meworld Hotel! And trust me, it's got a secret. Actually, maybe several. Let's get messy with this review, shall we? No sugarcoating here.

First Impressions: The "Wow" Factor (and the Slightly Annoying Bit)

Right off the bat, Meworld screams luxury. Think gleaming marble floors, sleek modern design, and a lobby that practically whispers, "You’re in the big leagues now." The accessibility? Well, that's where things get interesting…

Accessibility: They try. They have elevators – vitally important, obviously. But navigating the corridors to some of the ahem more 'exclusive' areas felt a bit like a maze, and the signage… let's just say, it could be more wheelchair-friendly. But the elevators are there, and that's a HUGE plus in Taipei, trust me.
Checking In: Smooth as silk. Contactless check-in? YES, please. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. I was particularly impressed with their ability to navigate my totally rusty Mandarin. They even offered a welcome drink (which, naturally, I spilled a little on the gorgeous lobby furniture. Oops!).

Rooms: Sanctuary or Just Another Room? (Spoiler: Sanctuary!)

Okay, let's talk about the rooms. I splurged (a tiny, guilty splurge) and got a room with a view. Seriously. The view alone was worth the price of admission. But let's get real, I’m more about comfort.

Available in all rooms: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Bathrobes (YES!), Bathroom Phone (because apparently, I NEED to chat while I'm… you know…), Bathtub (the deep soak kind!!), Blackout Curtains (THANK YOU, sweet baby Jesus!), Carpeting (a bit, but kept clean enough!), Closet, Coffee/Tea Maker (essential!), Complimentary Tea, Daily Housekeeping (spotless!), Desk, Extra Long Bed (I'm tall, so this actually matters!), Free Bottled Water, Hair Dryer, High Floor (view, view, view!), In-room Safe Box, Internet Access – Wireless, Ironing Facilities, Laptop Workspace, Linens (heavenly!), Mini Bar, Mirror, Non-smoking (whew!), On-Demand Movies, Private Bathroom, Reading Light, Refrigerator, Safety/Security Feature, Satellite/Cable Channels, Scale (…for self-inflicted emotional damage, obviously), Seating Area, Separate Shower/Bathtub, Shower, Slippers (those things are a game-changer!), Smoke Detector, Socket Near the Bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries (divine!), Towels, Umbrella, Visual Alarm, Wake-up Service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that Opens.
Internet: Free Wi-Fi blasted out from every corner! I was obsessed with the fact the strength of the signal. Perfect for streaming my shows and getting a bit of work done. I actually preferred it to the Internet [LAN]
That "Shocking Secret"… Okay, before I get to the real gossip, a quick, and slightly uncomfortable, interjection: The bathroom! The bathtub! I spent a solid hour soaking, listening to the city breathe. It was pure, unadulterated bliss. And yes, I took a picture for Instagram (judge me). But the real shock? The hotel has incredible soundproofing. I could hear nothing from other rooms. That's a huge win in a bustling city hotel

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Foodie Heaven (with a few hiccups)

Let's be honest, food is EVERYTHING. Does Meworld deliver? Mostly, yes.

Restaurants, Bar, and Coffee Shop: The on-site options are plentiful. I had amazing Asian cuisine at the restaurant. They have a Western breakfast and even made me a Vegetarian dish. I ate lunch at the poolside bar, and yes it was perfect, the poolside bar also had an insane happy hour). They also do breakfast service, but I do wish they did breakfast takeaway service.
The Hiccups: Finding a salad in the restaurant was a bit of a challenge (I may have even whined a little. Sorry, staff!). Also, they have a snack bar, but I was disappointed that they didn't offer a dessert in the restaurant. They had coffee/tea in both the restaurant and the coffee shop (which was great).

Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Pamper or Perish!

This is where Meworld truly shines. Think "adult playground" but with a focus on wellness.

Spa: The crown jewel! I spent an afternoon getting a body scrub and body wrap. The staff are incredibly professional, and the whole experience was pure serenity. They have a sauna and a steamroom, also, which were just perfect.
Fitness Center: A fully equipped gym/fitness center. The pool with a view is a MUST. It's stunning. And they have a foot bath! Such a nice touch!

Cleanliness & Safety: Did I Survive the Pandemic? (Yes!)

Meworld takes safety seriously… maybe a little too seriously? (Kidding!)

Hygiene: They have Anti-viral cleaning products, breakfast takeaway service available, and everything is individually-wrapped, they also do daily disinfection in common areas, hand sanitizer everywhere, and a safe dining setup to boot. They really go above and beyond.
Staff Safety: Staff trained in safety protocols, and the kitchen and tableware are all sanitized.

Services & Conveniences: The Little Things (that Matter)

The stuff that makes your stay sing.

Services: Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, business facilities (meeting/banquet facilities, plus all the admin stuff), cash withdrawal (a lifesaver!), Concierge (knew everything!), Convenience store (essential!), Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping (as mentioned, impeccable), Doorman (chivalry isn't dead!), Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery (essential if you're lazy, like me!), Gift/Souvenir shop, Indoor & Outdoor venues for special events
Getting Around: Airport transfer (bliss!), Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking.

For the Kids: Babysitting or Bummer?

For the Kids: Family/child-friendly, Kids meal, babysitting service.

The "Shocking Secret" Revealed! (Okay, maybe not that dramatic)

Okay, fine. Here’s the secret. It’s… how discreet everything is. I mean, it's probably the best hotel in Taipei, but you'd never guess it. The hotel is incredibly well-run, but you never get that feeling of being watched, even though the staff is everywhere to take care of you. It's a rare and wonderful combination. It’s a place where you can truly unwind, and I desperately needed that on this trip. I spent a lot of time just chilling out in the pool and watching the sunset. A moment of peace in Taipei's beautiful chaos.

The "Meh" Bits

Look, no hotel is perfect. Here's what wasn't quite up to par:

Some signage could be improved (especially around the spa).
The room service menu, while extensive, could be a little adventurous.

Final Verdict: Book It! (With a few caveats)

Meworld Hotel is a fantastic choice. The luxury, the service, the secret feeling of calm… it all adds up to something special.

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Why Meworld?

Unparalleled Relaxation: From heavenly spa treatments to serene pools.
Impeccable Service: Attentive staff that anticipates your every need.
The "Shocking" Secret: A place where you can truly unwind, away from the crowds.

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Meworld Hotel - Taipei Main Station Taipei Taiwan

Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma’s perfectly-formatted travel itinerary. We’re diving headfirst into the glorious, chaotic mess that is… well, me, in Taipei. And the Meworld Hotel at Taipei Main Station? Our glorious, air-conditioned base of operations. Here goes:

MESSY-BUT-TRUE TAIPEI TRAIN-WRECK (BUT IN A GOOD WAY!) - A MEWORLD HOTEL RAMBLE

Day 1: Arrival & Jet Lagged Mayhem (aka, "Where's my suitcase?!")

Morning (ish, because, jet lag): Arrive at Taoyuan International Airport. Honestly, the airport is huge. Feeling a bit like a confused hamster in a pneumatic tube. Immigration went smoothly, thank god. The customs form? Let's just say my penmanship looks like a drunken spider had a party on the page.
Transport: The Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station. Okay, that was easy, even if I did spend a solid 15 minutes staring at the electronic ticket machine like it was speaking Martian. Finally figured it out. Success!
Check-in at Meworld Hotel (around 1 PM, finally!): The lobby is…sleek. Modern. A bit intimidating after the airport scrum. The staff? Super helpful. Thank goodness. My suitcase? Missing. Apparently, it's "delayed." Great start.
Afternoon: Panic, Coffee, and Noodles (in that order): Mild panic sets in regarding missing luggage. Decide to embrace the unknown (and the fear of wearing yesterday's clothes). Found a tiny, delicious coffee shop near the hotel. The coffee? STRONG. Perfect for battling the jet lag demon. Then, a quest for sustenance. Ended up stumbling into a little local noodle shop. The broth? Heaven. The noodles? Slippery, slurpy perfection. The guy next to me was aggressively slurping, and I found myself strangely charmed.
Evening: Wandering around the Taipei Main Station area. It's a maze. Seriously. I got lost three times just trying to find a 7-Eleven (essential for snacks and sanity). Found a tiny, vibrant night market nearby – a riot of smells, sounds, and food I couldn’t identify but wanted to try. Bought some fried… things. They were delicious even though I had no idea what the secret ingredient was. The air is thick with humidity and possibility. Exhausted but buzzing. This is Taipei.
Emotional state: High anxiety (missing luggage) + pure joy (noodles) + delirious exhaustion = a very weird cocktail.

Day 2: Temples, Tea, and Tourist Traps (and Regret)

Morning: So, the suitcase materialized. Thank you, luggage gods! Now I can unpack my dignity… or at least my clean underwear. First mission: Longshan Temple. Wow. Just… wow. The incense, the colors, the people praying with such deep devotion. I stood there for a good twenty minutes, just absorbing the atmosphere. I even bowed my head, feeling… something. Peace, maybe? A slightly unsettling feeling that I, a staunch atheist, was feeling something spiritual?
Afternoon: Tea at the Wistaria Tea House. This place is beautiful. The service? Impeccably polite. The tea?…Okay, I'm not a tea aficionado. I think I prefer coffee. But the setting! The peaceful garden! I pretended to appreciate the nuances of the tea for at least an hour. Worth it for the Instagram shot, I must admit.
Late Afternoon: The dreaded Shilin Night Market. Okay, look, I’m all for a good night market, but this place is a zoo. Packed, loud, and a sensory overload. I spent way too much time waiting in line for stinky tofu (which, let's be honest, smells like a gym sock had a love affair with a garbage can). I think I liked it. Maybe. I bought a silly souvenir (a plastic Hello Kitty fan, because I’m a sucker for kitsch) and hightailed it out of there, feeling mildly claustrophobic and slightly regretting my food choices.
Evening: Dinner at a modern Taiwanese restaurant. Delicious! But I found myself comparing it to the noodle shop from the previous day. Sometimes, the simple things are the best, right? Walked back to the hotel, feeling full and slightly overwhelmed by all the stimuli.
Emotional state: Peaceful wonder (Longshan Temple) + social anxiety (Shilin Night Market) + mild self-criticism (stinky tofu decision).

Day 3: Museum, Memories, and Meltdown (maybe not meltdown)

Morning: The National Palace Museum. Honestly? I was dreading this. Museums can be a drag. But this place? Mind. Blown. The jade carvings! The calligraphy! The sheer artistry! I spent hours wandering, completely captivated. It actually felt…spiritual again. I'm starting to think I'm developing some kind of soft spot for temples and museums. Is this what growing up feels like?
Afternoon: A scenic bus ride. Yes, yes, the bus wasn't even really that scenic, more traffic, but I just wanted to get out into fresh air.
Evening: I went back to the noodle place. I realized that I want to go back to the noodle place and eat the same noodles for dinner every single night. I want to build a shrine to the noodle slurp next to me. And I want to share it with everyone and no one.
Emotional state: Complete awe (National Palace Museum) + peaceful (with my noodles = perfect) + slight sense of disorientation (in a good kind of way?)

Day 4: Unexpected Delights and Departure

Morning: Wandered around the local area of the hotel. Discovered a bakery with the most amazing pineapple cakes. I bought, like, a dozen. No regrets.
Afternoon: Train ride back to the airport. Sigh. It has been absolutely insane ride.
Emotional State: Sad. But this feeling could be related to the knowledge that I would be returning to reality and not the beautiful chaos of Taiwan.

Final Musings:

Taipei is a city that sneaks up on you. It's a kaleidoscope of experiences, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, from the chaos of the night markets to the quiet serenity of a tea house. It can be overwhelming, confusing, and even a bit smelly at times (looking at you, stinky tofu), but it's also vibrant, delicious, and full of surprises. The Meworld Hotel? A comfortable, centrally-located base camp for this wild adventure. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a dozen pineapple cakes to devour. And maybe a good cry. Because, Taipei, you magnificent, messy, amazing place, you've stolen a piece of my heart.

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Meworld Hotel - Taipei Main Station Taipei TaiwanOkay, buckle up, buttercups! You want a messy, honest, funny FAQ about the Meworld Hotel in Taipei, with some shocking secrets thrown in? You got it. Get ready for a roller coaster, because this place… well, it's a whole *experience*.

Okay, spill it. Is the Meworld Hotel really the best in Taipei? Don't sugarcoat it.

Alright, alright, let's get the obvious out of the way first: *BEST* is subjective. Like, did you even *see* that Michelin-starred place with the rooftop infinity pool? But here's the thing: the Meworld? It's got *character*. And that's something you can't just buy. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. Does it try too hard sometimes? Oh, honey, yes. But is it… memorable? Hell yes. I'd say ‘best’ is maybe pushing it, but definitely “most interesting”? Yeah, that’s probably right.

The "Shocking Secret"! What’s the deal? Is it haunted? Do they have a hidden karaoke room? C’mon, give us something juicy!

Okay, the "shocking secret" isn't some ghost in the laundry room (though, honestly, I wouldn't be *completely* surprised). It's more… a collection of little things. And really, it's not one big thing but a series of smaller ones that makes up the big picture of the Meworld. First, the staff is… let's say *enthusiastic*. Like, *really* enthusiastic. They *want* you to have the best time *ever*. Sometimes, it feels a little… much. And sometimes, this enthusiasm leads to miscommunications. I asked for a late checkout, and the next thing I knew, a tiny parade of staff members were at my door with a full breakfast. At… six freaking AM. They were so apologetic when I, bleary-eyed and grumpy, told them I didn't order it. The sheer *effort*! I kind of loved them. Mostly. Then I realized, later that day at the desk-- Oh, right. The secret.

Okay, second, the hotel is a total *time capsule*. You've got the high-tech elevators next to the old-school, slightly-tacky decor. Like they're afraid they're going to give away too much that its not a modern building. It's a glorious clash of styles. Third, and this is where the "shocking" part really kicks in, the hotel is *really* into themes. Which can be amazing or… depending on your mood… utterly bizarre.

And, in all honesty, the thing that gives it all away more than anything else? Their karaoke room.

Tell me everything about the karaoke room. That's where the real secrets are, right?

OH. MY. GOD. The karaoke room… okay, picture this: a room that’s clearly been designed to impress, but it's just… *slightly* off. The lighting is… intense, let's say that. The sound system is… capable. The song selection is *vast*. And the decor… well. Let's just say, it's not a minimalist's paradise. Think… velvet. And mirrors. And maybe some questionable artwork.

I wandered in there one night, alone, after too many dumplings. I’m not sure if it was the jet lag or the two beers I’d had, but I felt *compelled* to sing. And you know what? It was *glorious*. I belted out some power ballads, butchered a few Mandarin pop songs (apologies to anyone who heard that), and felt utterly, completely, ridiculously happy. No one was around except the (again, enthusiastic) staff who had the gall to join in and made it that much better.

And the *secrets* of that room? Well, there's the lingering scent of… something. You can't quite put your finger on it. Is it air freshener? Cigarettes? The ghosts of countless karaoke sessions past? Who knows! But the atmosphere is *electric*. It’s the kind of place where you can let loose, embarrass yourself, and maybe, just maybe, discover a hidden talent for belting out cheesy pop songs. Or, you know, completely destroy the classics in a cacophony of off-key notes. Either way, you'll have a story to tell.

Okay, so the karaoke is a highlight. But the rooms? Are they actually… nice?

The rooms are… fine. They're clean, spacious enough, and have all the usual amenities. The beds are comfortable. The views are… hit or miss, depending on your floor. Some of them do have some wild art as well, but honestly, you're there to experience Taipei, not sit in your room. They aren’t the *most* luxurious rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Let’s put it that way. They're comfortable and clean. I mean, I didn't find any cockroaches or anything. That's always a win, right? But the real secret, you probably already guessed it, of the rooms? They’re a blank canvas… for the hotel’s personality. You’re not just getting a room, you’re getting a bit of the Meworld experience.

Now, I'd heard whispers about themed rooms, and let me tell you, they're not kidding. I didn’t get to experience one, but I saw *photos*. Think… something something jungle theme, something something space theme. It’s all a bit bonkers, in the best possible way. Prepare to have your expectations… adjusted. And if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll get the room with the giant disco ball? You know, the one.

Let's talk about the location. Is it convenient for sightseeing, or am I going to be stuck on the MRT all day?

The location is… decent. It's not smack-dab in the middle of everything, which could be a perk, especially if you need some peace and quiet after a hard day of sightseeing. It’s a short walk to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit, for you newbies), which is a lifesaver in Taipei. Seriously, that MRT is amazing. And you can hop on a bus, or taxi depending on how you're feeling.

The best part? You've got easy access to some great local restaurants and shops. That’s where the real experiences are anyway.

What about the food? Is there a good restaurant in the hotel, or should I just eat out?

The hotel has a restaurant. I ate their once. It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Their breakfast buffet is pretty standard, but if you're an adventurous eater, do yourself a favor and get out there! Taipei's a foodie paradise! Street food stalls are everywhere, night markets are legendary, and the restaurants… oh, the restaurants! Every corner you turn has something new. Don't waste your precious stomach real estate on mediocre hotel food. Trust me on this.

So, bottom line: Would you stay at the Meworld Hotel again? Be honest!

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