Eslite Hotel
Xinyi, Taipei
“Curated literary lodgings”
Forbes Travel Guide
Vibe
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves frame the ground-floor lounge, where Toyo Ito's sweeping curves meet red-brick masonry and quiet reading nooks.
“Curated literary lodgings”
Toyo Ito architecture with curved balconies, traditional red brickwork, and Italian Cassina furniture throughout.
Born from Taiwan's iconic bookstore brand, with five thousand curated volumes and local artist works.
Spacious balcony rooms with deep-soaking bathtubs, Bose audio, and personal book procurement services.
Inside Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, steps from Eslite Spectrum and the Taipei Dome.
Rooms
Private balconies open toward park greenery and the skyline, outfitted with Cassina seating, deep soaking tubs, and bespoke Taiwanese tea sets.
Backstory
The hotel marked the hospitality debut of Taiwan's beloved bookstore brand, set directly within the historic 1930s Songshan Tobacco Factory complex.
Eat & drink
In Between pairs dry-aged steaks with Taipei 101 views, while The Chapter Café serves Taiwanese classics beneath vintage monochrome photography.
The neighborhood
Step directly into the converted warehouses and design galleries of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, just blocks from the Taipei Dome.
“Conceived by Pritzker-winning architect Toyo Ito, Eslite Hotel catches the eye with its slightly curved 18-story exterior, traditional brick and stone interiors and works from local artists throughout the guest rooms and public areas...”
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