Our Inspector's Highlights
• With so many restaurants under its roof, the Taipei hotel has become a veritable dining destination for tourists and locals alike.
• If you’re in town to relax, then check out the rooftop heated swimming pool, which has a 65.6-foot lap lane and a handful of cabanas for sun bathing.
• Holding court on the 20th floor, Wellspring Spa’s penthouse location affords incredible views over the city and will have you feeling relaxed in no time at all.
• Shopaholics will love the basement-level Regent Galleria. It’s an impressive affair, with brands such as Chanel, Cartier, Harry Winston, Graff, Hermès and Dior taking up real estate alongside over 50 other high-fashion retailers.
• Residing in leafy ZhongShan district, the luxury hotel boasts an excellent location for culture enthusiasts.
Things to Know
• Athletes and the more health conscious will appreciate the Technogym equipment at the fitness center, however a drab basement location doesn’t afford much character.
• The Taipei hotel is located in one of the more artistic districts, evident in the sculpture park, high-brow film house, designer shops and traditional Chinese medicine stores that reside next to the hotel.
• Within a 10-minute walk, you also will find delicious bites at Dihua Street market, contemporary works at the Taipei City Fine Art Museum and the world-famous Eslite Bookstore.
The Rooms
• The rooms embrace a contemporary Oriental feel — think soft gray, silver and beige with pretty Chinese accents peppered throughout.
• Starting at 484 square feet, the rooms include a deep-soaking marble tub, a marble bathroom, a specialty pressure-releasing bed and a pillow menu.
• The Tai Pan Club rooms on the 18th and 19th floors include lots of perks like access to the newly renovated business lounge, which provides all-day snacks, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, happy hour cocktails and private conference rooms.
The Restaurants
• Indulge in traditional Japanese shabu shabu, robatayaki and kaiseki cuisines at Mihan Honke. A prime selection of sake is available here too.
• Robin’s Teppanyaki serves up a spectacular fusion of Western ingredients cooked on a traditional Japanese teppanyaki-style grill and served with French style.
• From steaming baskets of dim sum to sumptuous banquet dishes, the Silks House offers Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine in a stunning Chinese-inspired fine dining room.
• For special occasions, indulge in steaks and expert sommelier service at Robin’s Grill or simply unwind over afternoon tea at Gallery, which looks out over the lobby atrium.
• If you can’t decide, opt for the all-day buffet at Brasserie.