• Hotel Kingdom
  42 Wu-Fu 4th Rd, 551-8211, FAX 521-0403. Near the harbor and in an area that caters to foreigners. It's a short taxi ride to the center of town. The hotel is older, but popular, clean and convenient. Breakfast buffet available. Not gay, so be discreet.
• King World Hotel
  283 Chien Kuo 2nd Rd, 237-8888. Opposite the private public bus terminal which is just next to the train station and bus terminal. Not gay, but cheap, clean, and very friendly.

TAICHUNG -- area code (886-4)

• Esquire Hotel
  No. 71 Chen Ko Rd, 221-1108,10.

TAINAN -- area code (886-6)

• Rich Plaza Hotel
  222-8188, FAX 227-3900. Central location. Rooms are lovely. Breakfast included. Not gay, so be discreet. Located in a charming, older section of the city. In the evening, exit the hotel, turn right, cross the main road and enter the lantern-strung alley opposite. This will lead you into a world of temples, shops, and homes from yesteryear. At the end of the alley, turn left to discover the KTC Tea Dealer (228-4682) whose shop has been in business since 1868, or turn right, cross the next main road and look on the right side of the lane for the Si Mi Na Teng Hua barber shop (222-5737) packed with incredible anthropomorphic folk art made by the barber (not to mention his mini-zoo and rock collection!).
  
  

Taitung -- area code (886-8

• Dateline Life Villa
  Email. Near Hong-Yeh Hot Spring. Gay and lesbian-friendly Dateline Life Villa is a serviced villa, located in southeast of Taiwan. If you want a get-away from cities, come enjoy a private holiday here. The owner is a friendly young guy, who is happy to consult on gay activities in Taitung and around Taiwan.

TAIPEI -- area code (886-2)

XIMEN -- Red House

Qstay Hotel No. 42, Sec. 2, Changsha St, Wanhua Dist, Utopia Map, 2331-4506, FAX 2331-4622, email. The first gay hotel in Taipei and it is right in the heart of Taipei's gay scene with more than a dozen venues within a few blocks. Take a left from Exit 1 MRT Ximen Station and walk one block. The hotel is the tall, thin building next to a park. Ten boutique rooms come equipped with desktop computer, cable TV, free Net access, aircon with heater and 24-hour free snack bar with all sorts of goodies. The place is friendly, homey and very secure (coded elevator access). Interestingly, all rooms are connected by MSN chat and cams in case you want to meet the other guests - how civilized! They can also provide local tour arrangements. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"The first gay-owned and operated hotel in the city. Located in the Ximen area with easy access to most of the gay bars and saunas." -- Luke8899, Jan 24, 2009


OTHER AREAS

• Eddies Homestay Hostel
  2F, No. 2-1, Lane 109, Jhulin Rd, Yonghe City, email. Gay homestay hostel. Here you live with a local gay with information about the gay scene. There are two double rooms for rent. Not luxurious, but a cozy and warm place. Free shower gel, shampoo and hair dryer, Net access, laundry, air-con, clean sheets, cable TV, and maps of Taipei and Taiwan. Also available: a local mobile phone for travelers to use, gay bar map and advice. Conveniently close to the Din Gxi MRT. Utopia Member Discount