{"id":14673,"date":"2014-10-31T12:08:57","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T19:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/?p=14673"},"modified":"2015-01-08T00:38:57","modified_gmt":"2015-01-08T08:38:57","slug":"sheraton-grande-taipei-hotel-review-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2014\/10\/31\/sheraton-grande-taipei-hotel-review-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel Review Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Room rates are astronomically high for luxury hotels in Taipei. I wanted to try out several Starwood hotels in Taipei and ended up choosing the Sheraton Grande, Westin Taipei, and the W Taipei hotel. I booked the Sheraton Grande Taipei on a BRG rate of $226+ tax which is probably the most I\u2019ve ever spent for a Sheraton hotel. Part 1 of this review will go over the room details and the Sheraton Club Lounge. Part 2 of this hotel review will go over the lobby restaurant breakfast offerings.<\/p>\n

Introduction to Taipei, Hong Kong, and Tokyo<\/a>
\nLAX Airport Korean Air KAL Skyteam Business Class Lounge<\/a>
\nEVA Air LAX-TPE 777-300ER Economy Class<\/a>
\nTaipei Garden Hotel Review<\/a>
\nSheraton Grande Taipei Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nSheraton Grande Taipei Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nThe Westin Taipei Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nThe Westin Taipei Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nW Taipei Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nW Taipei Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Ximending in Taipei<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Taipei Main Station<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Taipei 101<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Shilin Night Market in Taipei<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Shida Night Market in Taipei<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Liaoning Night Market in Taipei<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Tonghua Night Market in Taipei<\/a>
\nThe Various Eats in Taipei Taiwan<\/a>
\nTaipei Airport Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge<\/a>
\nCathay Pacific TPE-HKG A330-300 Business Class<\/a>
\nTurboJet Ferry Hong Kong International Airport to Macau<\/a>
\nThe Westin Macau Resort Hotel Review<\/a>
\nScam City: Macau Edition<\/a>
\nTurboJet Macau Outer Ferry Terminal to Kowloon Hong Kong<\/a>
\nW Hong Kong Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nW Hong Kong Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nLe Meridien Cyberport Hong Kong Hotel Review<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Kowloon Hong Kong<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of the Star Ferry in Hong Kong
\n<\/a>The Sights and Sounds of Central Hong Kong<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of the Mid Levels in Hong Kong<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong<\/a>
\nThe Various Eats in Hong Kong<\/a>
\nHong Kong Airport Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge<\/a>
\nHong Kong Airport Cathay Pacific The Bridge Lounge<\/a>
\nHong Kong Airport Cathay Pacific The Cabin Lounge<\/a>
\nCathay Pacific HKG-NRT 747-400 First Class<\/a>
\nHilton Narita Airport Hotel Review<\/a>
\nFirst Inn Kyobashi Tokyo Capsule Hotel Review
\n<\/a>The Sights and Sounds of Shibuya in Tokyo Japan<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Harajuku in Tokyo Japan<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Shinjuku in Tokyo Japan<\/a>
\nThe Various Eats in Tokyo Japan<\/a>
\nNarita Airport Main Building JAL First Class Lounge<\/a>
\nJapan Airlines NRT-LAX 777-300ER First Class<\/a><\/p>\n

I love the location of Sheraton Grande the hotel is across the street from the Shandao Temple MRT Station, one stop away from Taipei Main Station.<\/p>\n

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I arrived at the hotel around noon and the front desk agent said he upgraded me to a Junior Suite. He also handed me a letter stating the Sheraton Club Lounge benefits:<\/p>\n

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– Breakfast in the Sheraton Club Lounge from 7:00am \u2013 10:30am (Monday \u2013 Friday) On Saturday & Sunday from 7:00am \u2013 11:00am
\n– Afternoon Refreshments from 14:00pm \u2013 16:00pm
\n– Happy Hour from 17:00pm \u2013 20:00pm (Hot dishes are only available from 17:30pm \u2013 19:30pm)<\/p>\n

I checked the SPG app after being upgraded and noticed the hotel calls the Junior Suite a Director Room. The Director Room consisted of a sofa, coffee table, TV, and an executive desk.<\/p>\n

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There was also a welcome letter with whole fruits on the coffee table.<\/p>\n

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A Junior Suite is basically a large room with the bed and living room coexisting without a wall barrier. The two single beds were right behind the sofa. The room was literally big enough for the hotel to add a wall and call it a one bedroom suite.<\/p>\n

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The entryway corridor had a mini bar section with a coffee maker.<\/p>\n

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The bathroom was small and consists of a single basin single with Sheraton bath amenities and standing shower.<\/p>\n

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The best part about the room was the large soaking tub looking out to the room. If you want bathtub privacy, there are blinds that roll down.<\/p>\n

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Later on in the evening, I visited the Sheraton Club Lounge for afternoon refreshments.<\/p>\n

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The afternoon refreshment spread consisted of a pork bun, cheese sandwich, peanuts, gummy bears, assorted desserts, and cookies.<\/p>\n

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Tea and coffee was available in addition to bottled beer and soft drinks.<\/p>\n

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I had two pork buns, a beer, and dessert. The afternoon spread was really small and I didn’t have time to check out the happy hour for evening appetizers which I assume\u00a0has\u00a0a bigger selection.<\/p>\n

Continue to Part 2 for the Lobby Restaurant Breakfast Review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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