Starwood to Open W Hotel in Taipei

Starwood is to introduce its W brand to the vibrant city of Taipei later this year. Rising 30 floors, W Taipei will offer panoramic views of the buzzing central business district of Xinyi.

Designed by London-based G.A. Design International Ltd., W Taipei’s 405 guestrooms and suites will be among the largest of Taipei’s luxury hotels.

Rooms at the W Taipei will feature the signature W Bed with 350-thread-count linens, Bliss Spa amenities, a mini bar, plush bathrobes, separate bathtub and rainforest shower. W Taipei’s state-of-the-art in-room technology includes high-speed wired and wireless internet access; flat-screen, 42-inch LCD televisions; Bose sound systems; charging iPod docks; IP phone; and voicemail.

The W Taipei will feature an eclectic assortment of signature restaurants and lounges, while the WET outdoor heated pool, Sweat Fitness center, and aWay Spa will help travellers to remain balanced.

The W Taipei will also offer more than 2,833 square meters (more than 30,000 square feet) of event space. The Mega Room at W Taipei will offer 1,039 square meters (more than 11,000 square feet) of space for everything from annual meetings and state dinners to gala wedding banquets and high-wattage fashion shows.

 Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is about 40 km (about 25 miles) from downtown Taipei. Getting around the city is easy with the Taipei MRT Metro system, which has signs and announcements in both Mandarin and English. Some of the not-to-be-missed attractions include Taipei 101, the world’s third tallest building with an observatory on the 89th floor; The National Palace Museum, home of the world's largest collections of Chinese artifacts; The Holiday Jade Market, one of Asia's largest markets for jade and semi-precious stones; the Shilin Night Market; and the Yangmingshan National Park’s popular hot spring baths.

The W Taipei is owned by Uni-President Development Corporation and Times Square International Hotel Corp, a leading conglomerate with headquarters in Tainan.

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