Courtyard by Marriott Taipei
Spacious Nangang rooms with lush mountain views and direct transit access away from central Taipei.
The verdict
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Situated in Nangang, this property stands out for rooms and bathrooms that are far more spacious than standard city options. Guests consistently highlight the automated bidet toilets, quiet accommodations, and expansive mountain views from high floors. The main drawback is the location outside the city center, which requires longer transit times for travelers focused on central Taipei sightseeing. 14812
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms and bathrooms are exceptionally spacious, featuring double sinks, walk-in showers with strong water pressure, and automatic bidet toilets. 31419
- Higher floors and the fitness center look out over lush green views of the mountains surrounding Taipei. 31011
- Staff at the front desk and executive lounge deliver smooth, hospitable service alongside generous food selections. 15
The catch
- While many appreciate being steps from major public transport, others dislike being in a less central part of town far from downtown sights. 318
- Some reviewers rave about the generous food options across the property, while others find the large buffet spreads visually appealing but mediocre in taste. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Business travelers in Nangang
- — Guests prioritizing spacious rooms and modern bathrooms
- — Travelers wanting easy transit links outside the city core
Skip it if
- — Tourists who want to stay in the bustling heart of the city
- — Travelers annoyed by slow elevators or complicated lighting switches
Seen on camera
24 moments · 6 videos · Courtyard by Marriott Taipei
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“and today it's like 90° I don't feel hot in the room at all so the AC is pretty strong here”
youtube.com6:11“I'm pretty excited because it's been a while since I've been in a luxury hotel and I got upgraded to a suite! The hallwa…”
youtube.com5:44“the elevator is slow so keep that in mind it's slower than most hotels but then again some hotels actually skip a few le…”
youtube.com7:55“I thought it was a shower room, but it's a toilet The lid doesn't open automatically, but there is a washlet and it is c…”
youtube.com7:06“No need to come all the way here. It's happy hour and I'm here for free food in the lounge! As I expected, there's quite…”
youtube.com13:20“While Courtyard is considered a lower-priced option within the Marriott brand, the room rates are still not cheap, at ar…”
youtube.com0:07“customer service is good food is good comfortability is there”
youtube.com8:23“City View so beautiful that's nice welcome to taip Bay everyone with our view it's called The City View guess what now i…”
youtube.com3:09“Disposable slippers Fluffy fabric slippers and thick. Best!”
youtube.com11:50“Comes with a King sized bed, and choice of pillow! We both got memory foam ones. Very comfy!”
youtube.com1:12“Very nice room, I must say. When I checked in, I was very happy with the upgrade.”
youtube.com3:47“So small gym, small pool, but the thing they do really good is restaurants and food. They had like a buffet for lunch, a…”
youtube.com7:29“First floor elevator. Very upscale.”
youtube.com2:18“Speaking of the bed in the suite, you're going to dive, right? 🤪🤪🤪 The pillows are nice and fluffy and resilient”
youtube.com7:56“This room has a mountain view, so it has a nice view It's facing the same direction as the lounge I just left, so it's r…”
youtube.com8:13“Hair dryer is Philips Towels are fluffy, as you would expect from a luxury hotel.”
youtube.com10:31“Taiwanese noodle Clear and beautiful soup Very tasty Steamed bread with little taste I just ordered a second bowl of noo…”
youtube.com17:26“Not sure about other floors, but this is the lift lobby on our floor. Love that painting! Very bright and spacious!”
youtube.com0:45“Let's check out the bathroom So spacious!”
youtube.com2:29“I eat at this restaurant on the reception floor for breakfast Spacious restaurant Yogurt corner Less than the Marriott i…”
youtube.com15:28“I found the room to be very plush. The I thought the internet connection was good.”
youtube.com6:11“The location isn't the best if you're looking to like, you know, get around Taipei because there's not much going on the…”
youtube.com6:15“The room and lounge were wonderful, very comfortable and high quality!”
youtube.com27:08“the location is is very upscale there's a lot of high-end stuff over here it's not going to have the night life necessar…”
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Paying $3 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Marriott Bonvoy points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
96- “The biggest surprise was the bathroom space! It is easily one of the most spacious bathrooms Cherry has ever seen in a Taipei hotel! It features a double sink design, a separate wet/dry walk-in shower, and a lovely soaking tub~” 3
- “Despite the modest Courtyard branding, the bathroom was modern and well-equipped, with a walk-in rainfall shower, bidet toilet, and nice finishes throughout.” 14
Food
93- “Everything felt premium and the service was impeccable. It had like 5 restaurants and cafes, and the restaurant on the top floor was just perfect.” 12
- “We were two kids who didn't even tip and got treated like VIPs. They gave us a free local sampler dinner at the restaurant after we talked to them about local food for a bit. Absolutely world class service.” 12
Location
93- “Being just steps away from all major public transport, it's not only great for business travelers but also fantastic for vacationers who hate dragging luggage over long distances. It also serves as an excellent transit hub and rest point when planning your itinerary.” 3
- “Fairfield Inn Moab-location to Arches NP is very convenient.” 12
Noise
90Room
96- “Apart from the coffee, the view from the room was easily the best part. Even on an overcast day, the massive sprawl of Taipei stretched out in every direction, with Taipei 101 poking through in the distance.” 14
- “I'm pretty excited because it's been a while since I've been in a luxury hotel and I got upgraded to a suite! The hallway to the room at a luxury hotel is more exciting than at a regular hotel Here we go! Woohoo! Very spacious.” 115:44
Service
94Bed & Sleep
96Value
90- “On the 30th view with a STUNNING view of the mountains surrounding Taipei - this is my local Marriott and I love it (prices are reasonable too)!” 10
- “I would stay at the Courtyard Marriott Taipei if I ever come back to visit Taiwan. It far exceeds any other Courtyard I've ever stayed at in North America and offers incredible value.” 15
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Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 3 points above the mid-range median of 89, across 494 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 494 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 109 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The desk has clean, modern lines, and the workspace is quite large by standard hotel desk measures~” 3
- “and today it's like 90° I don't feel hot in the room at all so the AC is pretty strong here” On camera136:11
- “I'm pretty excited because it's been a while since I've been in a luxury hotel and I got upgraded to a suite! The hallway to the room at a luxury hotel is more exciting than at a regular hotel Here we go! Woohoo! Very spacious.” On camera115:44
- “The kitchen was well-supplied and the furniture was comfy.” 12
- “With the ultimate duo of transportation ease and fantastic nearby amenities, combined with a super comfortable room, this hotel is a dream come true for us.” 3
- “The desk was quite large and great to work on and the windows are bright and big.” 15
- “Very nice room, I must say. When I checked in, I was very happy with the upgrade.” On camera63:47
- “The natural lighting meant the room was always bright and cheery during the day.” 15
- “The best part? Working out while gazing out the window at the endless, lush green mountain view is incredibly healing for both the body and mind!” 3
- “The room we stayed in was quite comfortable. I have no idea how we got upgraded to a larger room with two double beds but sure, that works for us.” 15
- “I found the room to be very plush. The I thought the internet connection was good.” On camera66:11
- “The room and lounge were wonderful, very comfortable and high quality!” On camera1127:08
- “The large windows in the Executive Lounge not only provide tons of natural light but also offer expansive, relaxing views of the surroundings. There is a large outdoor balcony right outside the lounge where you can space out and unwind.” 3
- “Apart from the coffee, the view from the room was easily the best part. Even on an overcast day, the massive sprawl of Taipei stretched out in every direction, with Taipei 101 poking through in the distance.” 14
- “Towels were prepared under the sink. There was a closet on the right after entering the room. There were two closets on both sides across the luggage platform, and there was plenty of storage space.” 19
- “Compared to our overall hotel experiences in Taipei, the space in this Deluxe Suite is incredibly generous. Not only does it have an independent living room area, but it also features a dedicated workspace with massive floor-to-ceiling windows offering fantastic natural light.” 3
- “The natural lighting meant the room was always bright and cheery during the day. Our room came with this fancy coffee machine! Too bad I don't drink coffee!” 15
- “The view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows behind the desk, paired with blue skies and white clouds, is simply gorgeous!” 3
- “The room was 30 square meters in size, not very big but I did not feel cramped. The interior was simple and calm.” 19
- “The room was clean and minimal, with a calming neutral palette. While space was tight, it was efficiently organized, making it feel more functional than cramped.” 14
- “This room has a mountain view, so it has a nice view It's facing the same direction as the lounge I just left, so it's roughly the same view. It's nice to be able to see Taipei 101 from the room.” On camera118:13
- “Got upgraded as a platinum to a top floor executive suite with floor to ceiling window views of the harbour (from the lowest room category) and the lounge was great with decent food options and drinks” 12
- “Speaking of the bed in the suite, you're going to dive, right? 🤪🤪🤪 The pillows are nice and fluffy and resilient” On camera117:56
- “In addition, there was a light switch on both sides, a universal outlet, and a USB port, so it was very convenient. There was a big sofa and a table by the window. It was a comfortable space.” 19
- “Every staff member that I encountered during this stay was very hospitable.” 15
- “Great pool/hot tub setup for post ski or hike. Staff always pleasant and helpful.” 12
- “Courtyard Taipei. Fantastic and massive concierge lounge with great views” 12
- “Marriott in Petra. Five star service fs.” 12
- “The room was comfortable & the personnel was polite.” 2
- “I've spent several months in the RI Providence Rhode Island Downtown. it wasn't fancy like some of the Marriott Hawaii and international properties I've stayed at but they provided amazing service.” 12
- “Correspondence of the staff was good. I arrived at around 12 o'clock earlier than the check-in time, but they checked me in right away.” 19
- “Everything felt premium and the service was impeccable.” 12
- “I haven't been out of the us yet but I loved the New York edition best, spacious room, great staff, amazing service and very clean” 10
- “Check-in was fast, friendly, and professional. Within moments, we were on our way to the room.... when we ran into a room service robot casually wheeling itself into an elevator to deliver a meal.” 14
- “Courtyard Taipei Downtown surprised me in all the best ways. Professional service, an elevated lounge experience, and little touches that made the stay feel anything but standard.” 14
- “customer service is good food is good comfortability is there” On camera178:23
- “The staff was helpful all the time.” 2
- “Nice big tv, which we never switched on at all 😂” On camera71:38
- “Courtyard South Padre Island. Parking can be a pain on busier weekends but the hotel is nice, modern, and clean.” 12
- “Spring Hill Suites - Jackson Hole. Modern, clean. Well located in town. Spacious and well appointed rooms. Great pool/hot tub setup for post ski or hike. Staff always pleasant and helpful.” 12
- “and all the employees they're super nice very good” On camera137:46
- “Spring Hill Suites - Jackson Hole. Modern, clean. Well located in town. Spacious and well appointed rooms. Great pool/hot tub setup for post ski or hike. Staff always pleasant and helpful. Price point is respectable in an uber glam town.” 12
- “The check-in process was smooth and the staff at the executive lounge room are very professional.” 15
- “How does Marriott justify not providing daily housekeeping in U.S. hotels when the brand's hotels abroad all provide it?” 12
- “Staff always pleasant and helpful.” 12
- “Beneficial_Hat_6502 • 1y ago It's a Sheraton, but Sheraton Kagoshima blew my mind. It's brand new, under Marriott's New Sheraton thing, so it's nothing like other crappy Sheratons. Everything felt premium and the service was impeccable.” 12
- “Residence Inn Sedona wonderful! Staff were extremely polite and helpful.” 12
- “Spring Hill Suites - Jackson Hole. Modern, clean. Well located in town.” 12
- “Fairfield Inn Moab-location to Arches NP is very convenient.” 12
- “Discussed with the mrs and went with Nangang. Turns out the Downtown location is far from the train stations, the additional walking time more than offsets the extra 8 minutes I'll need to get from Nangang to Taipei” 18
- “At first glance, I wasn't sure if the location was good, especially when comparing it to Aloft Hotel Zhongshan's location. But my opinion changed after staying here as I found it to be convenient, especially for tourists.” 15
- “Spring Hill Suites - Jackson Hole. Modern, clean. Well located in town. Spacious and well appointed rooms.” 12
- “The location isn't the best if you're looking to like, you know, get around Taipei because there's not much going on there. It's a very peaceful area.” On camera66:15
- “I've stayed there and enjoyed it. Also loved having a mall nearby so that I could buy whatever I needed.” 10
- “I thought the Aloft Zhongshan's location (very easy walking distance to the Zhongshan School mrt station) would be better for tourists.” 18
- “Booked the hotel for its convenient location.” 2
- “the location is is very upscale there's a lot of high-end stuff over here it's not going to have the night life necessarily that you're looking for places across Tai but very nice area definitely know you're in the nice place when you're near the National Palace” On camera170:28
- “The Executive Lounge makes this Courtyard feel much more useful than the brand name suggests, and the breakfast, city views, and central location help it overdeliver.” 14
- “I went to Nangang for business but overrall the area feels nice. It's been 5 years since I last went but I remember next door is a shopping center with coach station to the airport and a subway station.” 18
- “My kiddos had a blast. Also SpringHill Suites in Oceanside CA has a great restaurant and location just a few blocks from the beach.” 12
- “Loved dining at Ootoya - Citylink Nangang, set within 5 minutes' walk. We greatly enjoyed this superior hotel and its GOOD location and stuff. Its right by Mrt Nangang metro station.” 2
- “"Courtyard Taipei Downtown" is conveniently located within a 10 minute drive by taxi from Taipei Songshan Airport.” 19
- “Being just steps away from all major public transport, it's not only great for business travelers but also fantastic for vacationers who hate dragging luggage over long distances. It also serves as an excellent transit hub and rest point when planning your itinerary.” 3
- “Luxury collection Tambo del inka in Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru is my absolute best marriott property. They have a private train station which gets you to Machu Pichchu Pueblo ( I think twice a day).” 10
- “Suitable place for a 3-night stay. We really enjoyed the rooms and the food.” 2
- “Do not sleep on MJ Kitchen breakfast. It is better than expected for a Courtyard.” 14
- “Every morning a delightful vegetarian breakfast is served to the guests.” 25
- “Both have breakfast prepped by chef Mike. Pillows are the down side” 12
- “MJ Kitchen is Courtyard Taipei Downtown's buffet restaurant, and honestly, it punched way above its weight. We came in expecting a standard hotel breakfast, but were met with a wide, well-organized spread that mixed Taiwanese comfort foods with international staples.” 14
- “No need to come all the way here. It's happy hour and I'm here for free food in the lounge! As I expected, there's quite a variety of food available at this hour!” On camera1113:20
- “customer service is good food is good comfortability is there” On camera178:23
- “Everything felt premium and the service was impeccable. It had like 5 restaurants and cafes, and the restaurant on the top floor was just perfect.” 12
- “We were two kids who didn't even tip and got treated like VIPs. They gave us a free local sampler dinner at the restaurant after we talked to them about local food for a bit. Absolutely world class service.” 12
- “So small gym, small pool, but the thing they do really good is restaurants and food. They had like a buffet for lunch, a buffet for dinner. I mean, these were huge buffets.” On camera67:29
- “I eat at this restaurant on the reception floor for breakfast Spacious restaurant Yogurt corner Less than the Marriott in Bangkok, but quite a variety of food!” On camera1115:28
- “The platinum treatment (SPG) was truly memorable. They prepared a special vegetable dish for my wife every morning for breakfast.” 10
- “The food was colorful and gorgeous.” 19
- “I found the food served in the executive lounge to be of better quality compared to the breakfast at the restaurant.” 15
- “The buffet breakfast at Courtyard Taipei is served at the Sunrise All Day Dining restaurant on the 7th floor. The restaurant features a bright, well-lit dining environment, accented with lively pops of bright green. True to its name "Sunrise", it feels full of vibrant morning energy!” 3
- “Courtyard Colombo Sri Lanka, I was treated like a king. The manager even had the chef at the buffet make one of my favorite sri lankan Street Foods, which wasn't even on the menu.” 12
- “At first glance, the spread looked impressive and everything looked good. Yet, I often came back with half-empty plates because of decision paralysis. The food wasn't all that great either.” 15
- “The Citylink Mall is right there when you exit the hotel. Very convenient if you need to grab a drink or food.” On camera72:58
- “Overall, the breakfast at Courtyard Taipei is incredibly diverse. Whether you prefer cold dishes or hot food, there are plenty of choices from various cuisines. With so many freshly made items, even Cherry's mom, who is vegetarian, had a fantastic and satisfying feast!” 3
- “Enjoy views of the mountain, while staying at the Courtyard By Marriott Taipei. This accommodation offers a delightful vegetarian breakfast served daily.” 8
- “Wow, even the salad is quite a heavy meal. Oh, there was curry too. It looks really delicious. I'll enjoy having this.” 1
- “It was on points, I don't even know what kind of prices they charge for that, something ungodly I'm sure. They upgraded me to a room with a private fire pit and outdoor deck. It was pretty nice I must say!” 10
- “On the 30th view with a STUNNING view of the mountains surrounding Taipei - this is my local Marriott and I love it (prices are reasonable too)!” 10
- “While Courtyard is considered a lower-priced option within the Marriott brand, the room rates are still not cheap, at around 30,000 yen in Japanese currency .” On camera10:07
- “I would say under $300 per night right now is a great price for that anything above that right now will depend on The Suite if you're getting a exceptional room or not but I would say under 300 it's a good value” On camera178:53
- “I would stay at the Courtyard Marriott Taipei if I ever come back to visit Taiwan. It far exceeds any other Courtyard I've ever stayed at in North America and offers incredible value.” 15
- “Price point is respectable in an uber glam town.” 12
- “Sheraton Waikiki - not low end (considering price/location) but for a Sheraton it's awesome. The rooms are recently renovated with lovely Toto bidet toilets, awesome views of the ocean, great adults only infinity pool, fun family pool, just a very well run property” 12
- “the elevator is slow so keep that in mind it's slower than most hotels but then again some hotels actually skip a few levels to call” On camera177:55
- “As it is a new hotel, I were able to relaxing in a clean environment. Although it is a hotel at the corner of a big road intersection, it was very quiet in the room.” 19
- “First floor elevator. Very upscale.” On camera112:18
- “City View so beautiful that's nice welcome to taip Bay everyone with our view it's called The City View guess what now it's around 6 o00 and we have the sunset so beautiful we don't have to climb up the mountains we can just see it right in front of our room wow so beautiful” On camera133:09
- “Sheraton villas in steamboat springs, Colorado. Ski in/out, outdoor bar with fires overlooking the mountain, suites big enough for large families, easy parking, well stocked convince store on site.” 12
- “The biggest surprise was the bathroom space! It is easily one of the most spacious bathrooms Cherry has ever seen in a Taipei hotel! It features a double sink design, a separate wet/dry walk-in shower, and a lovely soaking tub~” 3
- “Hair dryer is Philips Towels are fluffy, as you would expect from a luxury hotel.” On camera1110:31
- “The shower was a height adjustable and removable hand shower, and there was no problem with water pressure or drainage.” 19
- “Let's check out the bathroom So spacious!” On camera72:29
- “Despite the modest Courtyard branding, the bathroom was modern and well-equipped, with a walk-in rainfall shower, bidet toilet, and nice finishes throughout.” 14
- “I thought it was a shower room, but it's a toilet The lid doesn't open automatically, but there is a washlet and it is clean Proper toilet paper” On camera117:06
- “Comes with a King sized bed, and choice of pillow! We both got memory foam ones. Very comfy!” On camera71:12
- “The mattress was soft and comfortable to sleep on.” 19
- “I also stayed at the W Taipei and loved the breakfast. I think the bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on.” 10
- “The bed was a king size and it was big enough.” 19
- “The only disadvantage is that Nangang station is far from the central area of Taipei tourism, but the rest is great.” On camera1127:27
- “The bed was beautifully decorated with petals-a thoughtful touch by the hotel. There's also a cozy seating area with two chairs right next to the bed~” 3
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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“While Courtyard is considered a lower-priced option within the Marriott brand, the room rates are still not cheap, at around 30,000 yen in Japanese currency .”
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“Suitable place for a 3-night stay. We really enjoyed the rooms and the food.”
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“The desk has clean, modern lines, and the workspace is quite large by standard hotel desk measures~”
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“So small gym, small pool, but the thing they do really good is restaurants and food. They had like a buffet for lunch, a buffet for dinner. I mean, these were huge buffets.”
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