Have you ever crammed into a hotel room to party till daybreak? Chances are the hotel staff know all know about you and your friends’ debaucheries, but W Taipei is among the first to capitalize on the trend, with a couple of party packages that became available this month.
It costs a group of five NT$49,000 to frolic in the design hotel’s Marvelous suite and one of its Fabulous rooms. Staying one night at the deluxe Wow suite designed for eight people will set you back NT$118,000. The best part of the deal is that both room packages come with a selection of party favors including a bottle of vodka, Red Bull energy drinks, cocktail recipes, an instant camera, party glasses, snacks, and even condoms and lubricant.
In the morning, revelers can regain strength with a complementary room service breakfast before heading to the hotel’s Away Spa for a free 30-minute spa treatment. For more information, call (02) 7703-8888 or visit www.wtaipei.com.
Photo courtesy of W Taipei
Meanwhile, people who like to while away a Sunday afternoon over a bubbly brunch can check out the hotel’s Bubblisimo Sunday Brunch special, which runs until March next year at the The Kitchen Table and Woobar on W’s 10th floor.
Apart from the Mediterranean-influenced menu, the highlighted feature of the meal is Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine produced in Veneto Province. An all-you-can-drink supply cost NT$1,900. To make a reservation, call (02) 7703-8887 or send an e-mail to bf.taipei@whotels.com.
Note: A 10 percent service charge is not included in the above prices.
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