Blending Beitou's Serenity with the Elegance of a European Holiday: The Gaia Hotel

By Arwa Munnaverali | 30, Mar, 2021
Blending Beitou's Serenity with the Elegance of a European Holiday: The Gaia Hotel

The "Gaia" term is derived from a goddess in Greek mythology. It symbolizes fruitfulness, harvest, and prosperity. Like the Greek goddess itself, the lodging speaks to these qualities due to its cozy association with nature and responsibility to provide its utmost top-quality service to its customers.

Near the serene environment and loaded with their showers of hospitality, the magnificence of the tranquil scenery, The Gaia Hotel rotates around being remarkably whimsical. This astonishing hotel is brimming with the cultural phenomenon and state-of-the-art craftsmanship. The Gaia Hotel brings in a blend of the effortlessness and polish of a European vacation into Beitou. Beitou District is an incredible decision for explorers inspired by underground hot springs, spectacular views, and city expeditions.

Shilin Night Market is 5.8 kilometers away from The Gaia Hotel, the Taipei Railway Station is 9.6 km away and The Taoyuan Airport is approximately 27 km away.

CrescentRating gave this lodging a rating of 7.

The Gaia Hotel gives its guests nothing short of a problem-free stay with their first-class, top-of-the-line administration. Each room offers superlative quality cotton bedspreads, covers, pillows, towels, and shower robes exclusively picked for their visitors. Regardless of the length of your remain, you'll get the most focused support. Structured in a simple style and warm hues and outfitted with top-notch beddings, their rooms permit a peaceful rest.

 

Rooms & Rates

Qiyan Room
Qiyan Room Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Encompassed by the mountains and overlooking the excellent scenery of Beitou, the Qiyan suite offers the delightful landscape Beitou is most famous for.

Number of rooms: 27

Description: One double bed or two single beds

Price: NT$13800 + 10% (10% is the service charge)

 

Fenglin Room
Fenglin Room Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Appreciate the magnificence of light and shade of the maple woods from the solace of your own room.

Number of rooms: 12

Description: One double bed or two single beds

Price: NT$15800 + 10% (10% is the service charge)

 

Yunji Room
Yunji Room The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Satisfy every one of your desires at Yunji suite. Refine yourself from the unsettling influences of present-day life at Yunji.

Number of rooms: 2

Description: One double bed or two single beds

Price: NT$18800 + 10% (10% is the service charge)

 

Danfeng Suite
Danfeng Room The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Alongside the window in the Danfeng suite, it's anything but difficult to disregard your cares and stresses in the virtue of nature.

Number of rooms: 6

Description: One double bed or two single beds

Price: NT$28800 + 10% (10% is the service charge)

 

The Gaia Suite
The Gaia Suite Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Be sure to receive guaranteed superior luxury in the Gaia Suite. Situated on the highest floor of the Hotel, the Gaia suite has an extraordinary 270° all-encompassing view. Appreciate the amazing view and the staggering outline of the whole city.

Number of rooms: 27

Description: One 200x200cm Bed

Price: NT$60000 + 10% (10% is the service charge)

 

Details to be noted with reference to the rooms:

  • Check-in - after 3pm
  • Check out - before 11am
  • In order to preserve the value of the public hot spring, visitors should make an appointment with the Leisure and Health Department in advance if you use the public hot spring at the peak time which is 19:30 - 21:30 daily and 12:00 noon every day.
  • Children 12 years old or older, will have to pay the adult rate, kids 5 years old to 12 years old (excluding 12 years old, 120cm - 139cm) are charged NT $ 480 + 10%; kids below 5 years old (apart from 5 years old, under 120cm) are free of charge.
  • It is essential for all visitors to show a photo identification upon check-in.
  • Cancellation and prepayment policies differ depending on the accommodation type.
  • All rooms can accommodate 2 individuals.
  • NT$1,500 will be charged for an additional individual with breakfast.
  • NT$2,500 for an additional bed with breakfast.
  • NT$3,800 for an additional bed with breakfast and dinner.
  • Youngsters under 12 years of age can stay free of charge.
  • Additional beds need to be booked ahead of time, Qiyan room cannot accommodate an additional bed.
  • For security reason, visitors younger than 12 isn't on authorization to enter the Public Hot Springs territory.
  • Dialects spoken by the staff at the hotel are English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Cards acknowledged at this lodging.

 

Amenities provided in the rooms:

  • Hermès Bath Amenities
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Razor
  • Mouthwash
  • Floss
  • Cleansing cotton
  • Cotton Swab
  • Hair Dryer
  • Towel
  • Sewing Kit
  • Bathrobe & Bath shoes
  • Manicure Set
  • Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Fuji Water
  • Twining’s Tea Bags
  • Nespresso coffee capsule
  • Nuts, rice crackers, etc.
  • Ice bucket
  • Mixing Stirrer
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Tree Top Juices
  • Electric Water Boiler
  • Green Refrigerator
  • Cup Set
  • Capsule Coffee Machine
  • Transportation service
  • Free parking service
  • Car Booking
  • Free shuttle bus: back and forth between Beitou, New Beitou MRT, and the Hotel.
  • Morning call
  • Stationery Box
  • Shoe Shine Service /Shoe Drying Service
  • Baby Equipment
  • Safe
  • Electronic Body Weight meter
  • Public Hot Springs
  • Cold springs
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Outdoors Hot Springs
  • Gym
  • Hydropathic spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Access to the Library
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Discount for the Gaia spa

 

Muslim-Friendly Services Offered by the hotel

The Gaia hotel readily offers a wide range of services specially catered to the Muslim traveler.

  • Staff qualified on Muslim guest necessities
  • A list of nearby mosques can be provided upon request
  • Separate male and female prayer rooms obtainable in the hotel
  • Prayer direction marked in room
  • Prayer mats obtainable in the room
  • Prayer mats can be provided upon request
  • Prayer time table accessible in the room
  • Rooms toilets are fitted with Japanese wash lets
  • Halal Iftar can be organized
  • Halal Sahoor can be organized on request
  • The hotel can arrange for the guest to be taken to the close-by mosque for Tarawih and Eid prayers
  • The hotel does not have a discotheque
  • The hotel does not have a bar
  • The hotel does not promote gambling
  • No adult TV channels
  • The hotel can serve vegetarian food upon request
  • Quran obtainable in the room
  • The hotel does not serve alcohol
  • The hotel has a female-only Spa

 

Halal Restaurants in the Hotel

Finding food options doesn't have to be hard for the Muslim traveler as there are a handful of restaurants that serves halal food. As a bonus, all these Halal restaurants are located in the hotel itself. Serving both Lunch and Dinner, so you definitely don't have to worry about finding Halal food when staying in the Gaia Hotel. 

Qiyan One Chinese Restaurant
Qiyan One Chinese Restaurant The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Cuisine: Sichuan, and Hunan

Opening Hours: 11:30-14:00 (Lunch) and 17:30-21:00 (Dinner)

Reservation Hotline: (02) 5551-8888

 

Piacere Restaurant
Piacere Restaurant the Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Cuisine: French and European

Opening Hours: 07:00-10:30 (Breakfast), 11:30-14:00 (Lunch), 14:30-17:00 (Afternoon Tea), 17:30-21:00 (Dinner) and 21:00-23:00 (Late Hours)

Reservation Hotline: (02) 5551-8888

 

Moon Shabu-Shabu
Moon ShabuShabu The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Cuisine: Chinese

Opening Hours: 11:30-14:00 (Lunch) and 17:30-21:00 (Dinner)

Reservation Hotline: (02) 5551-8888

 

Qiyan One Chinese Restaurant - Flagship StoreQiyan One Chinese Restaurant Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Cuisine: Sichuan

Opening Hours: 11:30-14:00 (Lunch) and 17:30-21:00 (Dinner)

Reservation Hotline: (02) 5551-8888

 

Hotel Halal Dining Services:

  • Halal restaurants at walking distance from Hotel
  • Halal restaurants available within 10 Minutes’ walk
  • Halal restaurants within 5KM from the hotel
  • The hotel can serve Halal breakfast
  • The hotel can serve Halal room service
  • The hotel has a Halal-certified kitchen
  • The hotel has a Halal certified restaurant
  • A list of neighboring Halal restaurants can be provided upon request
  • All snacks and drinks in the room or minibar are Halal

 

Additional recreational facilities provided at The Gaia Hotel

The Gaia spa
The Gaia Spa The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Library
Library The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Multiple Purpose Meeting Room
Multiple Purpose Meeting Room The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Public Hot SpringsThe Gaia Spa Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Price: NT$1,800 and above (Free for Room Guests)
Opening Hours: 07:00 - 23:00
Amenities: Separate female and male areas, individual lockers, dressing room, power room, relaxing and calm area, indoor hot springs and cold-water pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor open hot springs.


For single access only.
For guests over 12 years old only.

 

Individual Hot Spring Room
Individual Hot Spring Room The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Price: NT$2600-2800
Opening Hours: 09:00 - Midnight (Fall and Winter it is open for 24 hours)
Fall and Winter: October-March
Spring and Summer: April-September

Each room is for 2 individuals only (four maximum).

The room can be utilized for 90 minutes per session. For extra hours a charge of NT $1200 per hour will have to be incurred。

 

Lohas Area
Lohas Area The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Price: NT$1,000 (Free for Room Guests)
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 22:00
Adults only: 12 years and above. Kids below 12 must be escorted by parents or guardians.

A swimming suit and swimming cap are mandatory.
Can only be accessed only once.

 

Gym
Gym The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Opening Hours: 07:00 - 23:00

For hotel guests use only.

 

Business Center
Business Center The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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This center is fully equipped with professional services. It is open from morning to midnight. The following facilities can be obtained at the Center -

  • Business and travel information
  • Translation
  • Hot or cold drinks
  • Personal Computer
  • Television
  • Photocopying and fax facilities
  • Meeting room
  • 18 varieties of newspapers, magazines, and books
  • Laptop and mobile phone rental
  • Free Wi-Fi

 

Travel opportunities around The Gaia Hotel

Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Beitou Hot Spring Museum The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Traffic Information:
By Bus - Take the bus route 302, S6, S7, S9 to the Beitou Elementary School stop.
By MRT - Catch the MRT traveling on the Danshui line (R line) to the Xinbeitou MRT station (R22A Station) straight.

Address: No.2, Zhongshan, Beitou District

Contact number: 02-2893-9981

 

Beitou Park
Beitou Park The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Traffic Information:
By Bus - Catch bus No. 223, 216, 218, 230, or 266 to the Xinbeitou halt to reach the Beitou park.
By MRT - Take the MRT Tamsui-XinYi line (R line) to the Xinbeitou MRT station (R22A Station).

Address: Guangming Rd. Beitou Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

 

Puchi Temple
Puchi Temple The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Traffic Information: Catch the MRT Danshui line (R line) to the Xinbeitou MRT station (R22A station). Once you get off, head towards Zhongshan Road and then towards the route to Wenquan Road to reach the Puchi temple.

Address: No.112, Wenquan Rd. Beitou Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

 

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch (Beitou Library)
Taipei Public Library Beitou The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Traffic Information: Take MRT-Xinbeitou branch line (R line) to MRT Xinbeitou Station (R22A station). It is then approximately a 6-minute walk and 400 meters distance from MRT Xinbeitou Station (R22A station) on Guangming Road.

Address: No. 125, Sec. 2, Jianguo S. Rd., Taipei City, Taiwan
Contact Number: 02-27552823

 

Beitou Geothermal Valley
Beitou Geothermal Valley The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Traffic Information - By MRT: Take the MRT Danshui line (R line) to the Xinbeitou Station (R22A station) and head towards Guangming Road on foot. Pass Beitou Hot Spring Museum to reach the Geothermal Valley within a few minutes.
By Bus: Hop onto the bus route 216/217/218/223/266 or 269 and get off at the Xinbeitou MRT station halt (R22A station). Once you get down, walk towards Zhongshan Road to arrive at the Geothermal Valley within approximately 10 minutes.

Address: Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Contact number: 02-27208889

 

Nearby Mosque

Taipei Grand Mosque
Taipei Grand Mosque The Gaia Hotel Taipei Taiwan

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Address: No. 62, Section 2, Xinsheng South Road, Da'an District

Contact: +886-2-2321-9445

Website: https://www.taipeimosque.org.tw/

 

If you have any further questions or would like more detailed directions, please feel free to contact the hotel directly.

Name: The Gaia Hotel

Address: No. 1, Qiyan Road., Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Zipcode: 11242

Contact number: (02) 55515588

Email Address: [email protected]

Be sure to be enveloped in paradise if you chose The Gaia Hotel as your next lodging spot when visiting the Beitou District.

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