Grand Hyatt Taipei is one of the best-known luxury hotels in the city, and its position in the Xinyi district is hard to beat for a first visit. It stands beside the Taipei World Trade Center and a short walk from Taipei 101, the Xinyi shopping malls and the city’s main concentration of restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is large, with several hundred rooms and suites in a tall, sculptural building, and its public spaces are generous, from a grand lobby to a number of restaurants and bars that cover Chinese, Western and Japanese cooking, a bakery and an all-day dining room. Rooms are spacious by Taipei standards, with large windows and views towards the skyline or the hills, and the upper floors have views of Taipei 101. Facilities generally include a spa, a swimming pool and a fitness centre, and the service is the polished, attentive style you would expect from a major international brand. It suits business travellers and holidaymakers alike, as well as families who want space and facilities.
Living in it
Because the hotel is large, there is always something going on, and the lobby and bars can be busy in the evening. The atmosphere is that of a city resort, with plenty of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner without leaving the building, which is a real convenience after a long day.
The Xinyi district around it is modern, with department stores, cinemas and cafés, and it is lively on weekends. Several MRT stations are within walking distance, so the red and blue lines are easy to reach, and the hotel is a good base for reaching the Elephant Mountain trailhead on foot. Taxis are easy to find at the front.
Trade-offs
Rates are high, particularly in busy seasons, and the scale can feel impersonal if you prefer a boutique stay. The Xinyi district is polished but less atmospheric than the old districts of Dadaocheng or Wanhua, so plan to travel for a sense of old Taipei. Check the current room types and facilities when you book, as services and opening hours vary through the year. Book early for Lunar New Year, major events and the autumn conference season.
Families will appreciate the space and the choice of dining, and couples can combine a spa afternoon with an evening at Taipei 101. If you plan to shop, the nearby department stores and the big bookshop-and-boutique complexes are an easy stroll, and the hotel concierge can help with day-trip bookings, restaurant reservations and airport transfers, which is useful on a short visit when you want everything arranged in advance.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa and wellness centre
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Several restaurants and bars
- ✓Bakery and café
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Business and meeting facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Grand Hyatt Taipei?+
In the Xinyi district, beside the Taipei World Trade Center and a short walk from Taipei 101.
Is it close to the MRT?+
Yes, several stations are within walking distance, linking to the red and blue lines.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
The hotel generally offers a swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. Check the current details before booking.
