Very interesting style and design. This could well have been in SoHo NY, London or Berlin. Thank you for always discovering and reviewing otherwise overlooked properties! 🙏🏼
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Yes Berlin is a good shout out, it would fit in really well there- Madrid as well I think. Thank you as always for your support 🙏🏻
@carrotc444910 ай бұрын
As always, great video. I always try to follow your recommendations and never get disappointed. Going to Taipei again next April and booked this hotel since it’s quite interesting unlike Le Meridien, W Or Sheraton Taipei. This hotel is very centrally located to all the yummy restaurants ! Thanks!
@tfft10 ай бұрын
It sure is! Enjoy your trip 🗺️
@jimt234911 ай бұрын
L’Idiot was the name of a posh restaurant in Steve Martin’s “LA Story”, where you had to go ahead of time and have an interview and financial analysis before they allowed you to reserve for the night. The restaurants’ logo was a photo of Mussolini - considering no half-dishes, seems appropo.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
System sounds like a more modern version of Ryōtei initiation in Kyoto haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@louisjacob729311 ай бұрын
Halfway into the video and already liking this one, Quality content as usual! I would love to see you do some reviews in China!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
I would love to make some content in China… as soon as their pricing (especially airfares) come back down to earth lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@jimmyjames649211 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info + video!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@RobBread111 ай бұрын
I just want to point out the nice background music you used for this video. It has the oriental touch to it which makes it sound appropriate for this kind of video. I've been to Taipei many times on business trips so I may need to check out this place in the future. You should also visit Kaohsiung in the southern part of Taiwan. cheers.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@HaCkEr6662k711 ай бұрын
Another great video that will serve me eprsonal very well. I am in Taipei quite often, and soon again as well. After watching it think i will keep my usual selection of Hyatt for the superior brekki and exceptional gym facilities.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@vjayleo214211 ай бұрын
Sometimes you go to travel just for the hotelrooms XD. Great content as always
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@howardcobb465611 ай бұрын
Another video - well worth the watch.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@ceevee36911 ай бұрын
Your Saigon - Taipei itinerary is so similar. Lived in Taipei for 8 years, now 8 in Saigon and your choices / preferences are pretty much identical:) Breakfasts in Taipei hotels are always mediocre, unless one goes for the big guns like Marriot etc.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
I’ve been to Taipei many times but I think these two hotels in Taipei were the first time I ever had breakfast in a hotel there haha. Always relied on my favorite eateries in the past. Thanks for watching 🩴
@jenniferrahman696011 ай бұрын
As always, an excellent, enjoyable review! Interesting hotel, it seems to want to look a bit grubby and worn in! Character I guess. But love the artistic ways of the Taiwanese. Will be going to Taiwan this year, and have waiting for this review. 😊
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy your trip! I'll be back next year- for some food, if nothing else haha.
@jenniferrahman696011 ай бұрын
Yes the food..😋!
@Huangmengbo11 ай бұрын
i wish you post this earlier. I just stayed 5 nights at doubletree by hilton, Taipei. Service was nearly to none, not even a mention any update options to diamond members. Breakfast was also so MEH. smh
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@ronald392111 ай бұрын
A general comment, I was watching one of your videos with my wife (a hotel review) and halfway through when you said , thanks for watching, she thought that was it and walked off!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing it out!
@isaac_60911 ай бұрын
yay taiwan! hope you enjoyed your time! :) ❤
@tfft11 ай бұрын
As always! Thanks for watching 🩴
@sonnysantino784911 ай бұрын
Cant wait for your India series!👏👏🥳🥳
@tfft11 ай бұрын
It’ll be worth the wait!
@sonnysantino784911 ай бұрын
@tfft I'm sure it will Kevin! You are the best!
@michaelgell411 ай бұрын
I know, he's been teasing for far too long lol
@charliebrown511 ай бұрын
Thank you ✈️
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@yobklim11 ай бұрын
Excellent hotel review, as always. I’m wondering what factors did you consider in choosing this hotel among all other hotels in Taipei.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
It’s rarely just one thing for me haha. I rate hotels with 10 or so different metrics to help me choose. Thanks for watching 🩴
@frasermacdonald288911 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin! I only came across you on KZbin yesterday, but have now watched around 20 of your videos.. all awesome. I have an idea to add to your content, but can’t see how to DM you. Thanks!
@tfft11 ай бұрын
If you click on the "About" tab of the channel, you'll find my email address there. Thanks for watching 🩴
@ronald392111 ай бұрын
This looks like a wonderful place, thank you for another great review! When you say the hotel was designed by, do you mean both building and interior or the interior only? BTW there’s a typo in the intro: 1:33 personalized booking *advice (or do Americans spell it with an S?)
@tfft11 ай бұрын
If there is information available about a different interior vs. exterior designer, I’ll make that distinction. If I can’t find such information, than I presume it’s the same designer throughout. And thanks for the spell check. Will fix the graphic but you’ll be seeing it in the next 6 or so videos that are already uploaded haha.
@ronald392111 ай бұрын
@@tfft pls, what does tfft stand for? I googled it, but that can’t be the answer that I found 😁
@fredrickmurillo835110 ай бұрын
Have you receiwed any Aman properties? Would love to hear your take on them.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
I haven’t. I’m not a fan of their pricing policies (essentially a baseline of $900/night, regardless of location) which makes them a really poor value in some of the locations I’d actually like to try them out. In no world should a resort in Vietnam be the same price as ‘the best’ hotel in Tokyo- especially when I know they pay standard wages in Vietnam . When I see one that blows me away or seems worth the money- I’m happy to try one out.
@fredrickmurillo835110 ай бұрын
@@tfft that makes sense. Thanks 😊
@molnarmihaly95111 ай бұрын
Doesn't seem like a choice for me even though I enjoy the unique design because I'm not a fan of the walking into the bathroom thing. I really enjoyed the Hilton Taipei, seems like not the best area for tourists but the price was reasonable and was actually closer to the city attractions than I though. But oh wow, those restaurant prices seem quite expensive for Taipei, no? I was blown away with the Taiwanese food in the city, did you enjoy any during your shorter stay?
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Yes of course. Taipei is my favorite food city on earth! I have a Taipei Foodie map published on my Patreon. Thanks for watching 🩴
@molnarmihaly95111 ай бұрын
@@tfft Yes I agree, my favourite too along with Bangkok. Noticed there’s a mistake in the title, ‘resort’ tour?
@HaCkEr6662k711 ай бұрын
Hilton or Hyatt ae my go to as well. Although at Hilton service could be better, and Hyatt is quiet rushy at times.
@user-ke5uz3lr4r11 ай бұрын
Loved the hotel . But just can't get my mind round , entering the room , through the bathroom ?
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s odd, but when you consider that the alternative would be to take away space from another part of the room in order to make a proper entry I think it’s easier to digest haha.
@jimmyvalentine808011 ай бұрын
What camera do you use for recording?
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Late model iPhones. Thanks for watching 🩴
@joesatran11 ай бұрын
I stayed in this hotel last December, in the exact same room type, and the room smelled intensely of mildew. The breakfast also tasted quite bad. I’m a fan of your content in general, but in this case, I think you were far too generous.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Fair enough- if my room smelled like mildew or my breakfast tasted bad my score would have likely been lower, but I didn’t experience those things. Thanks for watching 🩴
@oscarwinston115911 ай бұрын
Should we assume your rates are in USD?
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Yes they always are and I usually write that. Forgot in this case but have corrected.
@RM-to9hj4 ай бұрын
thanks for the video, but the hotel doesn't make me feel relaxed, too complicated.
@tfft4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@pearlhorse265211 ай бұрын
The interior almost looks like Park Hyatt Jakarta Indonesia
@tfft11 ай бұрын
I think the Park Hyatt Jakarta might take issue with that statement lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@pearlhorse265211 ай бұрын
Lmao
@philyew361711 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I have to say this hotel is now firmly off the radar for me. Several aspects I did not like the look of, especially the room/bathroom layout, and, the copper walls that gave me the creeps. It made me question how well they actually clean the place if they are content to leave grubby fingermarks on plain view. That did not say "Feature" to me, it said sloppy standards. I also felt it was over-priced for what was offered, you don't even get a door on the bathroom!. In my part of the world we have a saying... "It's all Fur Coat and no Knickers". For those who don't understand, it translates as "All show and nothing underneath". I won't comment any further, it's simply not for me. My genuine thanks for a helpful review.
@tfft11 ай бұрын
If we all had the same taste life would be far too easy 😉 Thanks for watching 🩴
@rwrae725 ай бұрын
Entering in the bathroom is a great idea if you have a bad meal in Taipei that gives you diarrhea.
@tfft5 ай бұрын
Fair enough, I guess.
@rwrae725 ай бұрын
@@tfft lol
@rjwilson7311 ай бұрын
Knock Knock... Room Service. Yeah, could you just ignore my wife in the bath and bring it through.... would almost be worth it to see the look on her face!