VIBE

This classy, centrally located hotel may lack the trendy glitz of other spots around town, but its calming vibes are a nice change of pace, whether you're doing business or have kids in tow. The lovely pool, spa, and sauna, as well as the wide range of food/drink options, make it easy to kick back here, while the stellar onsite services (including a tailor, a book shop, a hair salon, and even a private art gallery) mean you don't have to run all over town to get your needs met.

GO HERE WITH

Colleagues

WHY WE LIKE IT

This is a great pick for business travelers. The central location is convenient with the metro just steps away, Taipei train station (for longer trips) blocks away, and shopping/restaurants a short cab ride away. Agreeable perks like the great business center and breakfast buffet make it easy to get work done. The staff are super friendly and helpful too.

AMENITY WE LOVE

The splendid spa facilities–we love shivering in the ice cold waterfall Jacuzzi just before we hop into the warm whirlpool, and the tui-na massages really rejuvenate those travel-weary muscles.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

We wish the rooftop pool were a bit bigger, and the décor is starting to look a tad outdated.

GOOD TO KNOW

The business center offers secretarial services, printing, faxing, copying, and meeting space. The property is mostly non-smoking, but there are two smoking rooms with specially fitted ventilation systems available.

CLOSEST COMPS

Grand Hyatt Taipei (Taipei); The Regent Beijing (Beijing)