Zhongxiao Dunhua Taipei, Taiwan
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGCrafted alleyway den
Glossy white tiles and a courtyard water feature bring quiet calm to the lobby, where guests gather for evening wine.
“Underneath the crimson-and-teal double-height statement ceiling in the lobby, a straight-lined visual feast plays out in a cozy living room and concrete-clad seating arrangements.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors by Neri&Hu pair glazed Taiwanese tilework with custom brass accents and quiet wooden thresholds.
Notable
Complimentary loaner bicycles and living spaces styled around residential Da'an lane culture and Taiwanese streetscapes.
Listed
Hosted evening wine gatherings in the living room and cocktail evenings on the twelfth-floor terrace.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
thanks to designers Neri & Hu, the Kimpton Da An Hotel in Taipei might just be the most stylish of the bunch.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in a peaceful Da'an alley, the property sits a short walk from Zhongxiao Fuxing station, surrounded by boutiques and noodle shops.
The rooms
Oak partitions create quiet thresholds between spaces, complemented by custom brass fixtures, deep teal accent walls, and entrance shoe benches.
The gym
- Treatments
- In-room massage rollers.
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness room on Level 2 with dumbbells, free weights, and cardio equipment, plus in-room yoga mats and GoChic loaner bicycles.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Tavernist
Arched passageways connect patterned tile dining rooms to a backlit cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop terrace.
Inside, Shanghai-based Neri&Hu has taken its cues from the city's rich tapestry of evocative alleyways and distinct tiled architecture, resulting in an elevated mood of quiet serenity.
At the table
A timber bar counter in the lobby lounge serves morning coffee and honor bar drinks throughout the day.
How it began
The hotel transformed a residential apartment building in 2019, turning idiosyncratic layouts into an intimate retreat for the brand in Asia.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.