A few months ago, I wrote about how an airport property would switch brands, from Accor to Hyatt. There’s now an update, as we officially know when the rebranding will happen, and the hotel is also finally accepting reservations.
Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport becomes Hyatt Regency
The 516-room Hyatt Regency Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) will open as of January 1, 2025. For context, this simply represents a rebranding of the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE), which has been operating since 2009. The contract was up for renewal after 15 years, and the owners decided they wanted to give a different brand a try.
The hotel is now accepting reservations as a Hyatt. This will be a Category 2 World of Hyatt hotel, meaning that a free night redemption will cost between 6,500 and 9,500 points. Cash rates are quite reasonable, and are typically in the range of $120-150 per night.
The property is actually owned by SkyTeam carrier China Airlines, as it’s located at the carrier’s headquarters, and is right near the airport train station. The hotel has long had the China Airlines name in its branding, and that could continue when Hyatt manages the property.
Once the rebranding happens, Accor will no longer have a presence in Taiwan. Meanwhile this will be Hyatt’s fifth property in the Taipei area. The original was the Grand Hyatt Taipei, which first opened in 1990. Then there’s also a Hyatt Place, plus two JdV by Hyatt properties (branded as EPISODE). Hyatt is also working on opening an Andaz and Park Hyatt in Taipei, but that project is a bit delayed. I’ve reviewed the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport in the past.
I’m excited about this Taipei Airport hotel rebranding!
Taipei is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to quality airlines, as there are three major airlines based at Taoyuan Airport — China Airlines, EVA Air, and Starlux Airlines. It’s always a pleasure to fly with these airlines to and from Asia, and I find myself passing through the airport quite a bit.
For situations where you have a long layover, it’s handy to have access to a good airport hotel, especially when getting into the city can be a bit of a trek. Along those lines, it’s also useful when an airport hotel is associated with a loyalty program you have status with. As a World of Hyatt Globalist member, Hyatt is my favorite major hotel group with a points program, so I’m happy about this.
So whether it’s earning or redeeming points, or taking advantage of elite perks, I’ll definitely be more excited about staying at this property in the future.
I have to give Hyatt credit big picture for having some really great airport hotels around the globe, ranging from the Grand Hyatt San Francisco Airport (SFO), to the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport (ZRH). This should be a nice addition as well. Here’s to hoping that the hotel eventually undergoes a bit of a refresh, as it’s overdue. I wouldn’t say the hotel is up to the typical Hyatt Regency standard.
Bottom line
The Hyatt Regency Taipei Taoyuan Airport will open as of January 1, 2025, as a rebranding of the existing Novotel. The 516-room property is owned by China Airlines, and based on my own loyalty program preferences, I’m mighty pleased to see this becoming a Hyatt, and look forward to staying there. The hotel is now accepting reservations, should you be interested in staying.
What do you make of the Novotel TPE being rebranded as a Hyatt Regency?
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