It is a hidden hotel inside an old apartment. No sign to point out the hotel location so it took us quite long time to find the place. The hotel is 650-700 m from Ximending station, not very close. The staff are OK but not so good at English. Hotel room is very old and given a quite scary vibe from some strange decorations. The lifts are super old (even the buttons are hard to press) good points are the hotel room is very clean, especially the bathroom. Hotel facility is fully equipped. They also let us borrow umbrellas.
Stayed 6nights at Hotel Papa Whale has a good experience: Self Check-In, easy and fast, the staff helpful and friendly also. The unit is very clean and nice design, plus comfortable. From hotel to XiMenDing station walk around 8 minutes not too far.
A great place to stay! It is a short walking distance from Ximen subway station and about 10-15 walk from Beimen/Taipei Main station as well. The double room is spacious enough with a shelf and a table to keep your stuff. The shared bathrooms are rather clean and well-equipped.
The cleanliness of this hotel is good, convenience for the guest, the air conditioner is perfect, the location of the hotel is near the good spot in Ximen. Nice.