Amba Taipei Songshan: Hotel with Magnificent View of Taipei 101

Amba Taipei Songshan is a new boutique hotel with stunning views of Taipei 101 and the beautiful Keelung River. There is no better way to get a hotel with an equal or more views of the outstanding Taipei 101 without breaking the bank than the New Amba Taipei Songshan.

Stylish Chic Lobby

We arrived late in Taipei from Taichung City. We were so exhausted from the trip, but the moment we arrived at Amba, all of our worn outs vanished into thin air. The 360 degrees scenic view from the lobby was mesmerizing. We were told that it rained earlier that day, but we were in luck to get a sunset view overlooking Keelung River and Taipei 101. The lobby is located at the 17^th floor that not only showcase awesome views, but as well as entertainments like foosball table, ping pong, and Amba’s mini version of Jiaobei (Moon Blocks), where guests can participate in the game. The lobby is not just any typical lobby, it feels like you are living in a beautiful art studio. Every corner scream ultra-hip to its finest, from the local wooden chandeliers to the hanging decorations on the wall Amba sure know how to wow their guests.

Corner 101 View Room

Right the second we entered the room, we were immediately drawn to the outlook over the city skyline. What a stunning Taipei 101 view and the mystic mountains. Couldn’t ponder on something else but getting dragged into the alluring view! The room is spacious with enormous glass windows that allow so much natural light. A generous king size bed that is so comfy you’ll be battling with the alarm clock every now and then and would rather stay in the bed some more with a seductive city view.

The room also features a 48” Sony Bravia Full HD TV, Spacious workspace, Nespresso Machine, Kettle, some Taiwanese Tea, a smart Wi-Fi which is available to each room and only means one thing, high speed data transfer! As a blogger, I am fed up with slow and intermittent connection when downloading and uploading photos. What a great concept of having dedicated access point to each room! I am also very impressed that there is no shortage of universal power outlets in each room. It simply means that I don’t have to fight against my sister for charging my digital devices. Another feature that I love is the wireless wooden Bluetooth speaker which let me relish my favourite punk rock music.

The bathroom has a separate toilet and a strong hot shower room in an attractively designed washroom. I also adore that they promote Taiwanese local brand for bath amenities and a free trendy amba flip flops to wear and even take it back home!

Sunset drink at Que Bar and Restaurant

One of the best places to have a drink at the hotel is the Que Bar with incredible views of the city. I am such a fan of rooftop bars and I feel like I was in a rooftop bar, let alone ones with great views. I had Beringer California while my sister enjoyed having Pardal Verdejo along with the house bread and Truffles French Fries which appetizingly smells garlicky, robust, and aromatic. We added Taiwanese Beef noodle, too! The traditional dish served in an amba way has its own version where the soup is full of intense flavours and the beef shank so soft and tender you’ll crave for more.

Great Location

Amba Taipei Songshan is strategically located just across Songshan Station (GreenLine). There’s even a walkway bridge that connects to the CityLink Mall / Train Station. It is just 5 minutes away from Raohe Night Market and Ciyou Temple. The hotel is very accessible to Taipei 101 and other major attractions. It is also walking distance to Wufenpu, Taiwan’s crazy bargain apparel. It may be a little bit off from the city centre, but the trains and public transpo is so fast and convenient. Nothing to worry about. As a matter of fact, the hotel also provide a free shuttle services to famous locations like Taipei 101 and some shopping malls. I love the upbeat location because of its close proximity to the bustling night markets and at the same time with a homey vibe to relax after exploring the city.

Buffet Breakfast with a view

Breakfast had heaps of selection ranging from Asian to Western cuisines. Loved the salad section, the veggies are so fresh and crunchy. My sister and I preferred to sit by the window to enjoy the sunshine and the river views. The hotel is nearby Taipei Songshan Airport and It is entertaining to see planes taking off, too!

Other Services

A well-equipped gym is open 24 hours for all the gym junkies out there. Some thoughtful extras for guests to borrow or rent are also available such as fitness ball, yoga mat, laptops, or even Apple TV! The hotel also offers free use of laundry machines with detergent and fabric softener which I believe is a very useful facility especially for guest wanting to extend their stays. Next time, I’ll better pack light and just wash my clothes there!

Wonderful Staffs

The staff was nothing less than exceptional. Nowadays, excellent customer service in hotels are sad to say, a rare quality. Amba Taipei Songshan is an urban chic hotel with old school service and passion to serve the customers. The staff went out of the way to surprise my sister with a birthday cake. Such a special gesture that we will truly never forget.

Amba Stay Experience

Cool, trendy, Hip Amba Taipei Songshan exceeded my expectation. It truly designed to bring comfort and luxury to all types of travellers. I’m so impressed by hotel’s creativity and hospitality throughout my entire stay. I’ve never seen a hotel that had a hipster charm to it as much as Amba Taipei Songshan. I bet a New Year Holiday guarantees a terrific fireworks view at Amba.