Total Taiwan: Around the Island in Twelve Days

The utterly stunning Mandarin Oriental Taipei stands shining over Dun Hua North Road in central Taipei. Just a short distance from both Songshan Airport Station and from Nanjing East Road MRT station, this architectural marvel is within easy reach of the city and all its delights. Nearby attractions certain to interest guests include Taipei Arena, Taipei Fine Art Museum, a number of beautiful riverside parks and the city’s shopping district with Taipei 101. Within the hotel are a range of opulent rooms and suites to suit all tastes, sumptuously decorated and well equipped for comfort and luxury. Guests can choose between three formal restaurants serving a range of cuisines from around the world, while the hotel’s bar and cake shop serve delightful little treats. What’s more, the pool, spa and lounge encourage guests to relax and unwind, while the fitness center is perfect for invigorating workouts. 

The new Rosewood Taipei will sit at an intersection of old and new neighborhoods, within the Xinyi District of the city. The property will be composed of 191 guest rooms and 27 suites, which feature gorgeous views of Taipei's mountains and skyline. Hotel amenities include five restaurants and bars, business facilities, an indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as Sense, A Rosewood Spa - replete with four treatment rooms.

Within a short walk of Tainan’s Confucian temple, baseball stadium and a number of parks, Silks Place is the perfect hotel for visitors to the enchanting, historic city. The hotel itself nods to its heritage with authentic calligraphy and beautiful pottery adorning walls and surfaces, without any compromise on modern luxury. Spacious and comfortable, the rooms at Silks Place cater to leisure or business guests with excellent amenities including WiFi as well as laundry and shoe shine services. Gastronomic offerings are provided by the Chinese, Japanese and steak restaurants while T Bar serves traditional teas in a tranquil atmosphere. The hotel’s fourth floor is home to recreation activities for all ages. The outdoor swimming pool is perfect for soaking up the sun with a refreshing dip and the well-equipped gym takes care of the fitness regime. Younger guests will also be occupied in the fun and colorful kids’ club.

This is widely acknowledged as the best hotel available in the Alishan forest recreation area. Surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty, including hillsides covered in cherry blossom and neat green tea fields, the hotel provides the perfect base from which to explore and marvel. What’s more, it is located just a short stroll from the Alishan railway, for easy access to all the sights and places of interest in the park. The two elegant towers comprise the Historic House and the Modern House and the guest rooms are chic and sumptuously decorated with comfortable and convenient amenities across the board. Alishan House boasts an on-site restaurant famed for its authentic and delicious Chinese food, while the charming coffee shop is the ideal spot for a little pick-me-up at breakfast time. The outdoor star terrace is aptly named; perhaps the highlight of the property, it affords stunning views of the cloud sea, especially at sunset.

With heritage dating back over 100 years, superb panoramic views of the mystical Sun Moon Lake and 5-star opulence, The Lalu has it all. This hotel, which dates back to 1901, was previously the beloved summer vacation spot for Taiwanese President Chiang Kai Shek. The Lahu has since been renovated, now rendering new Zen architecture. The building and interior design emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow, accentuating its minimalist décor and adding to the blissfulness that consumes the property. Guests can select from one or two bedroomed suites with separate living areas and private balconies looking out to the lake, or a courtyard villa with its own private pool. Inside, rooms are plush and feature up-market motifs like stone fireplaces and balconies decked with bonsai. The extravagance continues to the room’s amenities including Bose stereo systems and free Wi-Fi to the hotel’s facilities, which boasts the largest swimming pool in Taiwan and an in-house spa. Gourmands will not be disappointed at the dining options such as The Oriental Brasserie dishing up top-notch Italian, French and Asian cuisine, The Lake View Chinese Restaurant, a Japanese restaurant and a tea house.

This large, sleek, contemporary Chinese style hotel offers sweeping vistas of Taroko Gorge and its surrounding mountainside. The hotel has many five-star well-being facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa, sauna and gym with fitness classes. The hotel’s deluxe rooms are well-furnished with modern amenities and private balconies overlooking either the nearby mountains or the river below. Diners may enjoy Chinese or international dishes al-fresco amongst the rugged gorge edges, or inside in the elegant restaurant with two private rooms. In the evenings, guests can indulge in a few after dinner drinks and star gazing at the Fire Place bar -complete with stylish outdoor heaters.

The utterly stunning Mandarin Oriental Taipei stands shining over Dun Hua North Road in central Taipei. Just a short distance from both Songshan Airport Station and from Nanjing East Road MRT station, this architectural marvel is within easy reach of the city and all its delights. Nearby attractions certain to interest guests include Taipei Arena, Taipei Fine Art Museum, a number of beautiful riverside parks and the city’s shopping district with Taipei 101. Within the hotel are a range of opulent rooms and suites to suit all tastes, sumptuously decorated and well equipped for comfort and luxury. Guests can choose between three formal restaurants serving a range of cuisines from around the world, while the hotel’s bar and cake shop serve delightful little treats. What’s more, the pool, spa and lounge encourage guests to relax and unwind, while the fitness center is perfect for invigorating workouts. 

The new Rosewood Taipei will sit at an intersection of old and new neighborhoods, within the Xinyi District of the city. The property will be composed of 191 guest rooms and 27 suites, which feature gorgeous views of Taipei's mountains and skyline. Hotel amenities include five restaurants and bars, business facilities, an indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as Sense, A Rosewood Spa - replete with four treatment rooms.