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In the coming weeks we’ll see a new hotel opening in Taipei, which should set a new standard among luxury hotels in Taiwan. This is a property I’m really excited about.
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86-key Capella Taipei opening April 2025
Capella is one of the most well regarded boutique luxury hotel groups out there. Currently the group has just seven properties, with another nine in the pipeline. While I wouldn’t put much weight on this, The World’s 50 Best Hotels list recently rated Capella Bangkok as the world’s best hotel.
Anyway, the brand’s next hotel opening will be in a market that very much needs more luxury options. The Capella Taipei is now accepting reservations for stays as of April 1, 2025. The 86-key hotel looks breathtaking, and is supposed to give the feel of a “modern mansion.”
It’s designed by André Fu Studio, the same company behind many other luxury properties, ranging from the St. Regis Hong Kong, to the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, to Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto.
In terms of wellness, the property will have everything from a full-service spa with five treatment rooms, to a sauna and steam room, to a 24-hour gym, to an outdoor heated pool. The Capella Taipei will also have five dining venues, comprised of the following:
- Ember 28, an international restaurant with a focus on the grill
- Mizue, a Ryokan-inspired Japanese restaurant
- Rong Ju, a Cantonese restaurant
- Plume, a cocktail bar serving light bites
- Atelier Plume, a French patisserie serving coffee, pastries, and more
As far as rooms go, entry level accommodations are the superior rooms, which measure a generous 48 square meters (517 square feet). The entry level suites are the deluxe suites, which measure an impressive 106 square meters (1,140 square feet). Between those two categories there’s also an interesting pool terrace room option, which includes a private plunge pool.
Taipei otherwise lacks many decent luxury properties. Currently the Mandarin Oriental Taipei and Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei are probably considered the city’s best, but neither are among the best of their respective portfolios.
There’s supposed to be a development with both a Park Hyatt and Andaz coming to Taipei, within The Sky Taipei building. However, construction on that project seems to have stalled, despite the “shell” of the building being almost done. So it remains to be seen if/when those properties become a reality. Furthermore, a Four Seasons Taipei is also planned, though there’s no opening timeline.
Capella Taipei rates & how to book
With the Capella Taipei now bookable, what are rates like? Currently, I see rates starting at just under NT$20,000 per night, which is right around $600 USD.
Obviously this sets a new standard for rates in the city, as even the other luxury properties typically retail for well under $300 USD per night.
But that’s also fair enough, given that this property will be on a completely different level than the existing options, not to mention that this is also a boutique property, with fewer than 100 rooms.
If you are going to book the Capella Taipei, I’d recommend doing so through a Virtuoso travel advisor. You’ll pay the same rate you find directly with the hotel, and you’ll receive a room upgrade subject to availability, a $100 property credit, and early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability. Ford and his team are happy to help with these bookings, and can be reached at [email protected].
Bottom line
The Capella Taipei is now accepting reservations for stays as of April 1, 2025. This property will no doubt set the new standard for luxury in Taiwan, as Taipei doesn’t otherwise have many true five-star properties.
I really need to stay at a Capella, because all of the brand’s hotels look breathtakingly beautiful. I’ve been meaning to return to Taipei soon (I still have to fly Starlux first class!), and hope to check this place out.
What do you make of the Capella Taipei’s upcoming opening?
I don’t think that location is bad. Clearly they are hoping to capture concert/ event crowd. We will see if they can sustain that $600 base price point. The New Park Hyatt and Four Seasons are indeed more “central” if you are looking for retail therapy. Otherwise the only thing they are close to is Taipei 101 tower. Taipei doesn’t have horrendous traffic like Manila or Bangkok. You can get around Taipei from point A to B within 30 minutes.
This is great news. I stayed at the Mandarin earlier this month and found it one of the least appealing MO's out there.
I stayed at Capella Hanoi and was absolutely blown away by the entire experience! Hands down the best “city” hotel I have ever stayed at. The rate was almost double the very well regarded Sofitel Legend across the street and, despite hesitating when booking, I have no regrets about the cost. Impeccable service, design, food, everything.
Looking forward to their portfolio expanding!
Was just about to comment similar. Stayed for 5 nights at Capella Hanoi in September and it was probably my best ever stay at a city hotel. Unbelievable generosity. Every night they had live jazz for hotel guests, including unlimited craft cocktails and Champagne. Breakfast was great too.
Capella Taipei makes me want to go back to Taipei!
The Patina Osaka (Patina is the sub-brand of Capella) opened its booking channels a few weeks ago, but unfortunately this is completely ignored. I had already pointed this out at the time. The hotel looks very promising.
I doubt that the Capella will be able to sustain those rates tbh, I can see it dropping to $400ish to $500. Taiwan travelers tend not to be the kind looking for "high luxury", and the other higher-end Taipei hotels have better location and fits that market better.
What it does have going for it is a nice set of restaurants. Hotel restaurants are popular among the locals, there are many well-known hotel restaurants that get booked out by locales.
I’m intrigued by the Capella Taipei’s potential to redefine luxury, but honestly, nothing quite compares to the raw authenticity of Pakistan’s finest hotels, like the Pearl Continental in Lahore or the Karachi Marriott, which deliver unparalleled value and warmth without the overcomplicated frills. While the Capella’s wellness offerings may be impressive, I’d much rather rejuvenate with a trek through Hunza Valley, where nature itself offers a more holistic approach to relaxation.
I’m intrigued by the Capella Taipei’s potential to redefine luxury, but honestly, nothing quite compares to the raw authenticity of Pakistan’s finest hotels, like the Pearl Continental in Lahore or the Karachi Marriott, which deliver unparalleled value and warmth without the overcomplicated frills. While the Capella’s wellness offerings may be impressive, I’d much rather rejuvenate with a trek through Hunza Valley, where nature itself offers a more holistic approach to relaxation.
What the actual f are you talking about? This has got to be satire right? I'm laughing my arse off. Why you even on this site?
Not a good location, marginally better than MO, but neither are really great for tourists. It's much better to be near the Blue subway line and also in the Xinyi district. W Taipei still has probably one of the best locations in the city.
Even Da'an would've been better.
Agreed
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I wonder what this will be in 10 years. I know hotels rebrand, but it seems Capella hotels has a knack for becoming other well known resorts like the Waldorf Pedregal, Rosewood DC, Cala de Mar. Perhaps with their current pipeline this will change.
Even the very first Capella is no longer a Capella. The one in Düsseldorf.
This review could be improved by commenting on the location of the hotel. Looking it up, it appears to be located by the Taipei Arena (not to be confused with the Taipei Dome) in the Songshan District. If so, this is fairly close to Songshan Airport but not exactly an airport hotel. It is not the best location for business, I believe, but I am not too familiar with Taipei.
It's really not a great location. There's a reason why most of the current/upcoming top luxury and upscale hotels (W, Meridien, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt and Andaz) are all located within Xinyi.
Yeah the location isn't great. Taipei is an otherwise space constrained city though, so I guess there just aren't that many options.
The Eslite Hotel is not part of a chain but part of a bookstore chain in Taiwan. That hotel, in the Xinyi District and situated in a park, is very nice. I would be tempted to forfeit points and stay there.
Capella Hanoi remains among my favorite urban hotels on earth. Truly extraordinary architecturally, service-wise, culinarily and overall vibe.