Taiwan’s hospitality sector is seeing a significant influx of international luxury brands and boutique developments, giving discerning travellers additional options when planning the Taiwan trip of a lifetime.
Taipei’s dynamic hotel scene
New places to sleep in the capital include Capella Taipei (open since April 2025) in Songshan District. This 86-room luxury property offers suites with balconies, a heated outdoor pool, and an acclaimed Cantonese restaurant.
Capella Taipei
The 56-floor skyscraper in Xinyi District that is Taiwan’s third tallest building will soon include not one but two Hyatt-branded properties: Park Hyatt Taipei and Andaz Taipei. The former is intended to deliver sophistication and classic luxury, while the latter will have a more contemporary vibe.
Even closer to Taipei 101, the Four Seasons Hotel Taipei is nearing completion in a 31-storey tower. In addition to promising ‘the very best in events, wellness, and leisure with myriad amenities’ the building’s design will maximize natural light. A combination of lofty ceilings and expansive windows are expected to provide tremendous city and mountain views.
After half a decade of delays, Le Méridien Hualien Resort welcomed its first guests at the end of 2023 — and the consensus seems to be that it was worth the wait. Those who’ve stayed here have praised the immaculate rooms, the level of service, and how secluded and peaceful it feels inside despite being located at the very centre of the city, within walking distance of attractions like Pine Garden and Jiang Jun Fu 1936. Officially a five-star hotel, and marketed as offering a six-star experience, it’s almost certainly the plushest accommodation in East Taiwan. (The photo at the top of this page shows Le Méridien Hualien Resort’s rooftop bar.)
Down south in the former capital
Life of Taiwan, the bespoke tour company that publishes this blog, is proud to be based in Tainan, Taiwan’s capital between 1683 and 1885. Being a city awash with culture and history, it’s on most tourist itineraries, and it’s no surprise that major hotel chains are making investments here.
Grand Banyan Hotel, Tainan
The first Signia by Hilton in the Asia-Pacific region will debut in Tainan this summer. This 344-room hotel is sited a short walk from Blueprint Culture and Creative Park and the recently restored Tainan Prison Officials’ Dormitories.
Even more central — within walking distance of Tainan’s Taiwan Railway Corp. station — is the Grand Banyan Hotel, which opened its doors at the end of the pandemic. Along with 180 warmly-appointed rooms, it has a rooftop pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre.
Few international visitors get to the Matsu Islands, separated from Taiwan’s main island by more than 200 km (124 miles) of ocean. That’s a huge pity, because the archipelago offers a unique blend of nature, Cold War heritage, and traditional architecture. It’s also a place where, instead of lodging in a conventional hotel, you might prefer to sleep in a homestay. The islands have dozens of intriguing B&Bs, among them traditional stone cottages that ooze character. Thanks to government subsidies, these establishments come with the conveniences and amenities an international traveller expects — and more are coming online each season.
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