Da'an Taipei, Taiwan
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaDunhua skyline monument
A silk scroll installation embellished with amazonite gemstone hangs above reception, setting a tone of Song Dynasty art and classic grandeur.
“This Shangri-La is the tallest hotel in the city, clocking in at 43 stories.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Horizon Club lounge privileges, dedicated concierge service, and marble bathrooms framing sweeping Da'an views.
Notable
A heated forty-third-floor rooftop pool features open-air swimming and panoramic views facing Taipei 101.
Notable
Hosting Taipei milestone banquets and Dunhua South Road business gatherings across three continuous decades.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
Service, predictably, is first-rate, and the facilities are expansive — the pool’s on the rooftop, with a panoramic view of Taipei...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Dunhua South Road's leafy boulevard unfolds directly outside the doors, placing the bustling stalls of Tonghua Night Market a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Ten-foot ceilings frame lantern-inspired lighting and dark wood accents, while marble bathrooms look out toward the peak of Taipei 101.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated 43rd-floor rooftop pool looks toward Taipei 101. A second outdoor pool opens on the seventh-floor terrace.
The spa
Set on the 40th floor, the Valmont Spa offers signature Butterfly Motion massages and facials facing sweeping skyline views.
The gym
The fitness center houses cardio and strength machines, with an adjoining aerobics studio, saunas, and hot whirlpool baths.
At the table
Marco Polo serves Italian dinners with floor-to-ceiling skyline views, and Li Bai Lounge hosts live evening jazz.
The design takes inspiration from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), featuring era-inspired sculptures and specially commissioned paintings throughout the hotel.
How it began
Built in 1994 as Taipei's tallest hotel tower, the landmark was engineered around an auspicious figure-eight floorplate to maximize privacy.
Good to know
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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.