Taipei is always my first (and usually only) stop in Taiwan – a country with an interesting mix of Western, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
The Regent Taipei, a luxury urban hotel in the capital, embodies these different influences. It is similarly elegant to the Wellspring by Silks Beitou but has a much different energy.
The service, food, rooms, and activities are among the best I’ve experienced and at a relatively affordable price point too. You can truly have an accessible luxury stay at Regent Taipei.
Room
The rooms are spacious and comfortable with full baths as well. The rooms on the executive floor, in particular, also come with the loveliest amenities.
It’s not just the candies at turn down. But you are welcome with a full treat tray with local candy and several types of small cakes (packaged so you can take it home). They also present you with their signature sparkling tea as well.
During the last day, our room on the executive level even got Kavalan whisky as well.
The hotel is a part of the IHG network as well as American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts enabling members to redeem credits from those respective programs.
Facilities
This is a large hotel with extensive facilities as well. I only stopped by the pool but enjoyed the extra misting from sprays surrounding it. The gym itself is a good size accommodating around 10 guests when I visited. There was ample room and machines.
One of the best parts of the Regent Taipei is its large spa. Each private room is large with its own steam shower, changing room, tub, and spa table. The traveler’s massage was welcome after visiting a few other cities in Taiwan and we got small treats after our treatments.
Food
The dining establishments at Regent Taipei are quite different – teppanyaki to sustainable foods to traditional Taiwanese breakfast. But they are all excellent.
A good breakfast sets the tone for your stay. The restaurant is huge and selection wide as well. I saw sizeable Taiwanese, Korean, and Western sections along with notable wellness dishes (acai is always a good idea!)
Robin’s Teppanyaki was one of my favorite restaurants in Taiwan. We had a private chef fixing us a meal with fresh lobster, snapper, and A5 wagyu. But what sets the experience apart is the bartender that comes by to fix drinks of your choice, including excellent non-alcoholic drinks. The tiramisu is one of the best I’ve ever had and made with whisky (is that the trick?)
The Balcony Lounge is a nice alternative to the extremely popular Regent Taipei Sunday brunch. The sustainable brunch is quiet and the menu is more curated. The salad bar has healthier options though there are a few treats and Haagen Dazs ice cream as well. A few of us added sides like lobster and caviar which elevated the experience. I also enjoyed my mango matcha chia drink as well for a healthier meal.
The lobster and chicken bau were tasty and the iberico jamon with melon was a great savory treat.
Activities
A luxurious experience continues with one of the oldest names in luxury fashion – Louis Vuitton. A curated Louis Vuitton store specializing in luggage is located near the front entrance of Regent Taipei and is one of the few Louis Vuitton stores in hotels. They even make a Regent Taipei purse!
Nearby is a standalone Louis Vuitton store with a full selection of jewelry, clothing, and accessories. They have a station there that allows you to personalize your bags. My personalized luggage tag is definitely a nice momento of my stay ay Regent Taipei.
The Regent Hotel is also known for the Regent Galleria. This shopping area includes both fashion and food establishments. It’s definitely convenient to just pop downstairs to shop!
Service
The service at Regent Taipei was thoughtful, efficient and helpful. We encountered helpful staff from the reception at the gym to the servers at Robin’s. It felt like they were proactive and anticipated our needs on a few occasions. It truly felt like they embodied the spirit of “to serve as we would like to be served (將心比心、待人如己).”
