Shilin Taipei, Taiwan
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottBotanical garden cove
Light-and-shadow projections and butterfly motifs echo neighboring park gardens, opening onto a lobby centered around an intricate metal dragon sculpture.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors feature rose and butterfly cutouts, timber paneling, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing Yangmingshan mountain views.
Listed
A seasonal rooftop infinity pool overlooks the lush canopy of Yangmingshan, paired with a 24-hour fitness center.
Listed
Guest spaces incorporate motifs of Madame Chiang Kai-shek's rose gardens alongside artisanal Taiwanese tea tastings in Tea Lab.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Shilin Official Residence gardens lie right outside the door, with MRT Shilin Station and the night market a short walk away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames Yangmingshan mountain greenery, while open marble bathrooms feature deep freestanding soaking tubs and garden views.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Cardio machines face panoramic mountain views, and the rooftop infinity pool looks across the Shilin Residence canopy.
Restaurant
Shihlin Kitchen
Curved glass windows look out onto garden greenery, with buffet counters serving dishes inspired by Shilin Night Market.
At the table
Wan Li prepares Cantonese roast duck beneath walls of bamboo steamer lids, and R Bar mixes evening cocktails.
How it began
Opened in 2018 as Taiwan's first Renaissance, the property draws aesthetic inspiration from Madame Chiang Kai-shek's neighboring rose gardens.
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Renaissance Taipei Shihlin Hotel
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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.