The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories
$$$$ (over NT$7,500)
$$$ (NT$5,500 to NT$7,500)
$$ (NT$4,500 to NT$5,500)
$ (up to NT$ 4,500)
The prices quoted are for a double room per night. They do include breakfast unless otherwise stated, but not a 10% tax (added at the end of the stay).
 
First Hotel
This mid-sized business hotel in the eastern business district has a distinctly Chinese ambience. It has 176 clean and comfortable rooms equipped with cable television and Internet access. Shanghainese cuisine is served at Ning Yuan restaurant on the third floor. The hotel also has a business centre and fitness room.

63 Nanking East Road, Section 2
Tel: (02) 2541 8234.
Website: www.firsthoteltaipei.com
Price: $

San Want Residence
This new hotel does ‘boutique luxury' to perfection. Its 81 rooms, equipped with faxes, Wi-Fi and mobile phones, cater to upscale business travellers while the spa bath, Japanese toilet and opulent décor will satisfy leisure travellers. The collection of contemporary Taiwanese sculpture is a reason enough to pop in without staying.

128 Nanjing Easy Road, Section 1
Tel: (02) 2378 8888.
Website: www.slh.com/taiwan/taipei/hotel_taisan.html
Price: $$$

Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza
Imposing, but calm, and consistently voted as one of the best hotels in Taipei. Indulgent all-encompassing Chakra spa packages make this an option for a luxurious weekend.

Taipei Metro, 201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2
Tel: (02) 2378 8888.
Website: www.shangri-la.com
Price: $$$$ (room only)

Sherwood Hotel
A grand old dame of a hotel with four stylish restaurants and all mod cons. Owned by a local businessman, the Sherwood's philosophy is to combine western facilities with Taiwanese hospitality. As such, the hotel tends to attract A-listers including Taiwanese director Ang Lee and Chinese basketballer Yao Ming.

111 Min Sheng E Road, Sec.3
Tel: (02) 2718 1188.
Website: www.sherwood.com.tw/en
Price: $$$

The United Hotel
Well-appointed, with pretensions to be a designer hotel. It is located in the commercial centre and has a concierge and business and fitness centres.

200 Kwang Fu South Road
Tel: (02) 2773 1515.
Website: www.unitedhotel.com.tw
Price: $$