Sung Sun Hong 
 
26 August 2026
 
 
 
 
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ILLUME TAIPEI
I stayed at ILLUME TAIPEI during my trip to Taipei, and overall I had a very comfortable and enjoyable experience.
What impressed me first was the size of the room.
It felt much more spacious than a typical city business hotel. There was plenty of room around the bed, along with a table and seating area near the window, which made the room comfortable not only for sleeping but also for relaxing after a long day outside.
The warm wood tones and soft lighting gave the room a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
One of my favorite parts of the stay was the city view from the higher floor.
Opening the curtains in the morning and seeing Taipei spread out below was a wonderful way to start the day. The wide windows made the room feel even more open and gave me a great view of the surrounding cityscape.
The bathroom was also spacious and well designed.
The dark marble-style interior gave it an elegant feel, and the shower area, sink, illuminated mirror, and toilet area were all clean and thoughtfully arranged. There was also plenty of storage space near the entrance, which is especially convenient when staying for several nights.
Another highlight for me was the fitness center.
I have visited hotels where the “gym” means two treadmills and a lonely exercise bike in the corner, but this was completely different.
The fitness area was surprisingly large, with cardio equipment, weight-training machines, benches, dumbbells, and plenty of space to exercise.
If you like keeping up with your workouts while traveling, this is definitely a big advantage.
Of course, when a hotel gym is this well equipped, it becomes much harder to use the classic vacation excuse:
“I would exercise, but the hotel gym isn't very good.” 😄
The hotel’s public areas were also spacious, modern, and well maintained.
I also enjoyed the buffet restaurant, which offered a very wide variety of food.
There were salad and vegetable stations, hot dishes, meat, Asian dishes, noodles, fried items, desserts, fruit, and many other choices. The buffet area itself was large, and walking around to see everything available was almost part of the experience.
There were enough options that both international travelers and guests looking for familiar Asian flavors should be able to find something they enjoy.
The only dangerous part of a buffet like this is that you begin with a very responsible plan:
“I'll just eat a little.”
Ten minutes later, your plate has apparently made completely different plans. 😄
Overall, I found ILLUME TAIPEI to be a very well-balanced hotel.
The spacious room, comfortable bed, clean and modern bathroom, impressive city views, excellent fitness facilities, and large buffet made the stay very comfortable.
It is the kind of hotel that works well not only for sightseeing but also for business trips or longer stays in Taipei.
I would definitely consider staying at ILLUME TAIPEI again on my next visit to Taipei.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 Wesley Wong 
 
6 June 2026
 
 
 
 
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Illume Taipei is a classic hotel conveniently located near Taipei Arena, with easy access to the metro station. The location is excellent, with a shopping mall right next door, as well as IKEA and Nitori located within the same complex, making it very convenient for both shopping and dining. There is also a 7-Eleven located inside the hotel, which is perfect for grabbing snacks, drinks, or other essentials at any time.

The hotel appears to have been recently renovated. The lobby feels modern and stylish, featuring a fresh design complemented by several tasteful art pieces. Despite the building’s traditional exterior, the interior creates a welcoming and contemporary atmosphere.

One of the biggest highlights is the room size. The rooms are exceptionally spacious, which is becoming increasingly rare among hotels in Taiwan. They also come with a private balcony and a bathtub, adding to the overall comfort of the stay.

Considering its prime location, generous room size, and updated facilities, Illume Taipei offers outstanding value for money. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Taipei.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 Ong D. 
 
22 March 2026
 
 
 
 
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Convenient nice hotel near to train station. Fantastic services and cleanliness. Surprised to find this in my room's fridge on my birthday. Thank you Kevin!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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 D C 
 
20 December 2025
 
 
 
 
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Choosing hotels for my Taiwan trip took nearly a week because I can be quite picky about accommodations. ILLUME turned out to be the perfect choice, meeting all my priorities.

From the moment I dropped off my luggage in the elegant lobby, I felt welcomed. The staff was friendly and even accommodated my request for an early check-in, allowing me to settle in two hours ahead of the standard 4 PM check-in time.

I was assigned a room next to the sauna and steam room, which I appreciated for its convenience. However, there were some noises in the evening from nearby banquet events and guests doing laundry, but as someone who tends to stay up late, it didn't bother me at all.

The gym is shared and well-equipped, typically not crowded except during peak hours when fitness classes draw in more guests. My room was clean and received daily housekeeping, although there were a couple of times when the cups weren't cleaned. I understand they might have thought I was still using them, so no complaints there.

It’s also worth noting that there’s a 7-11 convenience store just downstairs, connected directly to the hotel lobby, where they sell Taiwan's famous branded cakes like 太陽餅 and 鳳梨蘇. Plus, there are numerous buses nearby, making transportation super convenient—I didn’t even need to rely on the subway!

I really enjoyed the air conditioning—it was cool enough for a comfortable night’s sleep. Overall, I had a fantastic stay and will definitely return without hesitation!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 Geo 
 
26 November 2025
 
 
 
 
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Loved our experience at Illume hotel! The front desk was very helpful, the cleaning staff were very thorough, and the rooms were bigger than I expected.

Granted, the hotel has portions in it where you’d notice it to be a bit on the older side, especially the subtle scent of the carpet along the halls.

But other than that, the rooms were clean, the amenities were great (best gym!), the location was so convenient, and the service was excellent!

(Great places also nearby! It’s also near the taipei arena train station and bus stops.)
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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 Robert Mao-Song Jahn 
 
15 May 2025
 
 
 
 
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An enjoyable trip to the (Conference Room de) ILLME Hotel (located) in Taipei City, not far from “Taipei Arena Station.”
Bravo services of the manager and waitresses of the “ILLUME Hotel.” (too).

飯店經理及女性服務生(&其同事們)，服務相當親切，已經具備了4顆星以上的「觀光飯店」水準。附近的「精品店」離 台北小巨蛋捷運🚇站很近，交通相當便利(唷)!!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 nhi 
 
6 May 2025
 
 
 
 
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I had a wonderful stay at Illume for a total 8 nights.

My room was modern clean and spacious. Staff were welcoming and helpful.

The gym on the first floor was well equiped.
Loved the water dispenser on each floor.

The location was great, not too noisy like the city center. There is a mall just around the corner, with some delicious food and a market. There is a track field close by if you want to run and it is close to 2 MRT station and a lot of bus lines also.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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 George Hernandez 
 
13 July 2026
 
 
 
 
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Definitely would recommend. Nice rooms. Awesome gym. Sauna, steam room and pool on 5th floor. Connected to 7/11. Good buffett for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bit pricey for Taiwan but still good.
  
 
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 Robert Moes 
 
16 April 2026
 
 
 
 
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Beautiful hotel, nice room and great breakfast
  
 
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 Hani Le Daf 
 
16 December 2025
 
 
 
 
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We extended our initial 3-day booking in Ilume to 7 days as our family room for 4 (quad with balcony) was very clean, spacious and well-maintained. Bonus points for the large, clean bathroom with bathtub and bidet! The hotel is also conveniently located (abt 3 min walk) near a shopping mall
(Breeze Nanjing) which houses Ikea, Nitori, Starbucks, 7-11 and a supermarket. We love it as it is not as chaotic and congested as hotels near the Ximending area. Special mention goes to the friendly concierge staff, Mr Dean Chu, and the very helpful and hospitable Mr Jacky Chan. We were looking for a foot reflexology place near midnight and he helped to source a good place and even helped us make a booking with the spa.

We will definitely return to Illume the next time we visit Taipei!
  
 
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 JoonYoung Park 
 
30 July 2025
 
 
 
 
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Illume has so many rooms in circular building and the restaurant is positioned in center of 1st floor in the building with dome type ceiling. But there is no shower booth you should take a shower in small bathtub on the mat.
  
 
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 Negin K 
 
25 July 2025
 
 
 
 
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I stayed a week, and it was perfect in every way. Your stay comes with a large outdoor pool, a sauna, and an amazing standalone gym with every weight and machine you need for your workout. The laundry room was clean, not crowded, and very easy to navigate. The smallest problem is immediately remediated by the staff who show extreme care for the guest experience. The location is also great, as it is a mere 5-10 minute walk to the nearest MRT station.  There is even a 711 accessible from within the first floor of the hotel. You cannot go wrong with this booking for the reasonable rate.
  
 
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 Anny Pan 
 
20 May 2025
 
 
 
 
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今年三月中下旬入住Illume, exclusive suite and premier room. 誠摯的感謝訂房組團隊以及櫃檯人員，因為是舉行小型的喝茶與迎娶儀式，從訂房前的各種詢問及需求，團隊們都及時回覆及提供相關須留意之事項，到當天入住一切也都很順利，借用的物品都已事前送至房裡，讓入住的夜晚及隔天早上的儀式都很順心順利。感謝Illume有好的房間環境以及優質的服務讓那天成為我人生中難忘的美好回憶！
Great location, nice room and excellent service! Thank you all !!
  
 
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