Mandarin Oriental, Taipei opened in 2014 and quickly became the city’s benchmark for luxury. It stands on tree-lined Dunhua North Road in the Songshan district, a few minutes from Songshan Airport, and its 256 rooms and 47 suites mix European-inspired design with subtle Asian touches. Dining is a highlight: Ya Ge, the Cantonese restaurant, has held a Michelin star for nine years in a row, Bencotto serves Italian food, Café Un Deux Trois runs a semi-buffet, and the Jade Lounge does afternoon tea, while the Art Deco M.O. Bar is a polished place for a cocktail. The spa has 12 treatment suites, and an outdoor heated pool and fitness centre complete the picture.
Living in it: service is the reason to stay, polished and attentive in the Mandarin Oriental way, and the hotel is a calm retreat after a day in the markets. The neighbourhood is upscale and residential, with cafés along Dunhua and Minsheng Community nearby, and Taipei Arena and Nanjing Fuxing MRT stations within reach.
Trade-offs: rates are at the top of the Taipei market, and the location is not on the doorstep of the old districts or Xinyi, so expect short taxi or MRT rides to the main sights. Book Ya Ge well ahead, even as a hotel guest.
Why stay here
- ✓Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant
- ✓Italian restaurant Bencotto
- ✓Art Deco cocktail bar
- ✓Spa with 12 treatment suites
- ✓Outdoor heated pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Afternoon tea lounge
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Mandarin Oriental, Taipei?+
At 158 Dunhua North Road in the Songshan district, close to Songshan Airport.
How many rooms does it have?+
256 rooms and 47 suites.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor heated pool, plus a spa and fitness centre.
