Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei (Chinese: 香格里拉台北遠東國際大飯店) is a five-star luxury hotel located in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 420 rooms and suites and opened in December 1994.[1]
| Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei | |
|---|---|
香格里拉台北遠東國際大飯店 | |
 Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei at night | |
  Location within Taiwan | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Hotel |
| Architectural style | Skyscraper |
| Address | No. 201, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°1′35″N 121°32′56″E / 25.02639°N 121.54889°E |
| Completed | 1994 |
| Opening | December 1994[1] |
| Management | Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 43 [2] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Palmer and Turner and Chu-Yuan Lee |
| Other designers | Chhada Siembieda Remedios Inc. |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 367 [1] |
| Number of suites | 53 [1] |
| Website | |
| Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei | |
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei has received many distinguished guests in the past, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Hollywood movie stars Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan, action hero Jackie Chan, as well as directors Ang Lee and John Woo.[3][4]
Design and construction
editShangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei was designed by architects Palmer and Turner from Hong Kong and Chu-Yuan Lee from Taiwan as part of the Far Eastern Plaza complex in the center of the city.[5][6] The original interior design was created by Chhada Siembieda Remedios Inc., taking inspiration from the Song dynasty, featuring era-inspired sculptures and specially commissioned paintings throughout the hotel.[2]
Features
editThe hotel has 420 rooms of which 53 are suites.[1] The hotel also has six restaurants, 3 bars and lounges, a rooftop pool and a Shiseido-branded spa.
Restaurants
edit- Café at Far Eastern: A buffet restaurant with open-kitchen and 12 themed gourmet zones offering cuisines from around the world.[7]
- ibuki: A Japanese style restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and sushi.
- Marco Polo: An Italian restaurant with a view of Taipei.
- Shang Palace: A Cantonese restaurant providing dim sum and a selection of other traditional delicacies.
- Shanghai Pavilion: A Shanghainese restaurant on the 39th floor, with a view of Taipei's skyline.
- The Cake Room: A pastry shop offering a variety of breads, cakes, pastries and desserts.[8]
Bars and Lounges
edit- Li Bai Lounge: East and West fusion style bar.
- Lobby Court: A gin bar with over 40 brands of gin from around the world and live music performances.
- Marco Polo Lounge: Located on the top floor, the lounge provides afternoon tea featuring handmade sandwiches and delicate desserts with a view of the Taipei 101.[9]
Awards
editIt was voted the “Best Business Hotel in Taipei” by CNN Business Traveller Asia Pacific for five consecutive years and recently voted as “The Most Fabulous Hotel in Taiwan” by EZtravel.[3]
Gallery
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Exterior -
Lobby -
Marco Polo Lounge -
Room in 2007 -
Room in 2007 -
Bathroom -
Room in 2017 -
Room in 2017
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Fast Facts". Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei". forbestravelguide.com.
- ^ a b "Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei Appoints Marco Vazzoler As Area General Manager". Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Far Eastern Hotel ranks No. 2 in travel poll". taiwantoday.tw.
- ^ "Far Eastern Plaza 1 - The Skyscraper Center". Skyscrapercenter.com.
- ^ "Far Eastern Plaza 1 - The SkyscraperPage". Skyscraperpage.com.
- ^ "(Chinese)台北遠東香格里嗑BUFFET 威士忌入饌炭烤美味". China Times. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "(Chinese)巴結老爸台北遠東香格里拉歡慶父親節". Sina News. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "(Chinese)台北遠東香格里拉下午茶 舌尖遊世界". China Times. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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