Elevating the guest experience

Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei continues to improve its award-winning offerings

Awarded “2017 Best Business Hotel in Taipei” by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers, the elegant Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei is going from strength to strength with new offerings for 2018.

Standing 43 storeys tall in the heart of Taipei’s premier financial district, the hotel boasts panoramic views of the Taipei skyline with many rooms overlooking the iconic Taipei 101, along with unparalleled service and exquisite décor that blends East and West.

The 420 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, including 37 suites, have been designed with the concept of “eternal elegance” inspired by the Song Dynasty, featuring a mix of traditional Chinese décor with modern design details. The majority of rooms feature cosy window seats to create a homey relaxation space and enjoy the impressive views.

A highlight of the property is the yearround heated rooftop pool on the 43rd floor, which overlooks the city’s key landmarks as well as the surrounding mountains.

Guests staying in the Horizon Club Rooms and Suites are welcome to enjoy the Horizon Club Lounge, where you will experience privileged benefits including private check-in and checkout, a delectable breakfast spread, all-day refreshments, and evening canapés and cocktails. Business travellers can also host small meetings in the private meeting room.

Various dining facilities include Shanghai Pavilion (39/F, Shanghainese cuisine), Marco Polo Restaurant (38/F, modern Italian), ibuki by TAKAGI KAZUO (7/F, Japanese teppanyaki, Kyoto cuisine, sushi and tempura), Shang Palace (6/F, Cantonese) and Café at Far Eastern (6/F, all-day dining and buffet). Marco Polo Lounge (38/F, live DJ and cocktails) and Lobby Court (1/F, live performance and gins) feature beverage selections, afternoon tea sets and light snacks, while Li Bai Lounge (6/F, whiskies and wines) provides a wide selection of delicacies and beverages.

This year, the hotel has launched a new “Guest Experience Program” to provide guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in vibrant local experiences. Guests can choose to have a private cooking class with the hotel’s five-star chef or wander the lively Da’an district with our knowledgeable hotel guides for a series of fun-filled activities from bar hopping to night market tours.

To further enhance the overall guest experience, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched the new Shangrila Mobile App with an exclusive loyalty programme offer from Golden Circle. The bonus points promotion, valid until April 30, invites travellers to “Unlock the World of Shangri-La” at over 100 hotels and resorts across the Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, Hotel Jen and Traders Hotels brands. The key functionalities include fast and easy booking, mobile checkin/check out, management of Golden Circle account and redeeming rewards. Members of Golden Circle can instantly take advantage of the benefits and promotions by downloading the app. Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei, 201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, Taipei 10675, Taiwan, R.O.C; tel: 886 2 2378 8888; shangri-la.com/ taipei