The Grand Hotel
Zhongshan, Taipei
“Hilltop imperial palace institution”
Vibe
Vermilion columns and golden-tiled roofs rise above Mount Yuanshan, where monumental imperial palace architecture meets mid-century diplomatic history.
“Hilltop imperial palace institution”
Founded in 1952, featuring Cold War escape tunnels and diplomatic history across seven decades.
Grand state banquets, ballroom weddings, and generational family milestones held under towering red pillars.
Fourteen stories of classical Chinese palace architecture with vermilion pillars and hand-painted dragon ceilings.
Perched on Yuanshan hillside overlooking the Keelung River, removed from downtown street traffic.
Rooms
Balconies overlook the Keelung River and city skyline, while interiors lean classic with traditional carved woodwork and generous proportions.
Wellness
The private Yuan Shan Club features an Olympic-size outdoor pool, Har-Tru tennis courts, saunas, and thermal plunge pools.
Backstory
Commissioned by Madame Chiang Kai-shek in 1952, the complex conceals Cold War escape tunnels fitted with concrete evacuation slides.
Eat & drink
Dim sum comes with panoramic river views at Golden Dragon Restaurant, while MEET by BAR MOOD pours craft cocktails late.
The neighborhood
Perched on Mount Yuanshan above the Keelung River, the forested grounds feel isolated despite sitting minutes from central Taipei.
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