Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a dense and walkable city of night markets, hot springs, temples, and mountain trails set in a basin ringed by green hills. Its skyline is anchored by Taipei 101, while the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art. Taipei pairs an efficient metro, a famously food-obsessed street culture, and easy access to hot springs and tea-growing hills within the city limits.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Mandarin Oriental Taipei
A 25-storey tower on Dunhua North Road, Mandarin Oriental Taipei is one of the city's flagship luxury hotels. It houses the Bencotto Italian restaurant and Ya Ge Cantonese restaurant, an indoor pool and a full spa, and sits a short taxi ride from Songshan Airport.
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei is a 5-star hotel next to the Taipei World Trade Center and a few minutes' walk from Taipei 101. It has roughly 850 guestrooms and suites, several restaurants, an outdoor pool and a fitness club.
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei stands in the Zhongshan district amid the Shuangcheng shopping and dining streets, close to Zhongshan MRT station. The hotel is known for large rooms, an indoor pool and spa, and a wide selection of on-site restaurants.
Palais de Chine Hotel
Palais de Chine Hotel is a 5-star hotel a few minutes from Taipei Main Station, with Chinese-palace-inspired interiors and the fine-dining restaurant Le Palais on an upper floor. It is a practical base for rail and airport-bus connections.
W Taipei
W Taipei is a design-led hotel in the Xinyi shopping district beside Taipei City Hall MRT and Taipei 101. It has an outdoor pool, the Woobar lounge and a strong evening bar scene.
Humble House Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton
Humble House Taipei is a Curio Collection hotel in the Xinyi district, a short walk from Taipei 101 and the Xinyi department stores. The property is known for its contemporary art collection and design-focused interiors.
The Okura Prestige Taipei
The Okura Prestige Taipei is a Japanese-managed luxury hotel on Nanjing East Road, known for service, its spa and Japanese-influenced design.
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel is a high-rise hotel on Dunhua South Road, with an outdoor pool, fitness club and restaurants. Its Horizon Club floors offer executive lounge access.
Kimpton Da An Taipei
Kimpton Da An Taipei is an IHG boutique-style hotel on a quiet lane off Ren'ai Road in Da'an, near Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station and the East District.
Villa 32
Villa 32 is a boutique hot spring retreat with only five rooms, each with its own hot spring tub, beside Beitou Thermal Valley. It is a Relais and Chateaux member and also operates a fine-dining restaurant.
Grand View Resort Beitou
Grand View Resort Beitou is a hillside hot spring hotel of about 80 rooms on Youya Road overlooking the Danfeng and Datun mountains, next to the Beitou Museum.