Amenity highlights: The Far Eastern Plaza’s towering 43 stories give it wide-ranging views from the majority of its floors. The rooftop outdoor heated pool also makes the most of these views. On the floor below, a health spa provides massages and treatments as well as spa tubs. A fitness center with personal trainer and aerobic classes, range of restaurants, sauna and solarium also is also available.

Insider tip: On a recent visit, former U.S. president Bill Clinton took a shine to the sautéed freshwater shrimp served at the hotel’s traditional Shanghainese restaurant.

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Spa

The hotel’s Horizon Spa is located on the 40th floor. It offers six private spa suites and seven aromatherapy treatment rooms.

Offering a mixture of Western and Eastern treatments such as Chakra and Swedish Body, the Horizon Spa unifies its philosophy with a commitment to mental and physical health and relaxation.

Chakra Treatment (1 hour, 30 minutes): TWD3,600
Applying the ancient techniques of Ayurveda with oils along the Chakra—circling energy fields around the spine—the treatment is designed to boost physical and mental strength.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Bodymind Treatment (2 hours, 45 minutes): TWD4,200
A customized full-body massage incorporating essential oils and techniques aimed at de-stressing mind and body. Includes skin nourishment and lymphatic flow stimulation to eliminate body impurities.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Swedish Body Treatment (2 hours): TWD3,600
Specifically designed for weary travelers, this speedy and more vigorous massage leaves the body refreshed and energized, but is also gentle enough not to cause anxiety.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Esalen Treatment (3 hours): TWD$5,600
Focused on the art of touch, the Esalen offers many levels of conceptual understanding interwoven with tactile sensitivity and spiritual communication.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Aroma Facial Treatment (1 hour, 50 minutes): TWD3,400
A careful blend of therapeutic essential oils applied to offer skin renewal and emotional uplift.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

All products used are from the Uskincare range.

Rooms

The Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza houses 422 guestrooms. Those on floors 33 to 37 offer access to the Horizon Club. All offer extensive views, either eastwards towards the massive 101 Tower, Taipei’s skyscraper, or westwards across Taipei and up and down Tun Hwa South Road. The building’s design maximizes these views with ceiling-high windows. All guestrooms offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Rooms also feature satellite TVs with pay movies, and voice mail. Marble bathrooms have second TVs. Minibars, complimentary welcome fruit, and pillow choices are additional highlights.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• VCR
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bathroom TV
• Multi-line phone
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Handheld shower
• Bathroom scale
• Makeup mirror
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Welcome amenities
• Television - Satellite service
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The Far Eastern Plaza offers a range of recreational options including a large fitness club with daily classes of yoga, Pilates, or ballroom dancing. It also features table tennis and a rooftop outdoor swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Swimming on site
• Aerobics on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site

Property Amenities

Standing 43 stories, the Far Eastern Plaza contains 422 guestrooms. Hotel facilities include a rooftop heated pool, comprehensive health spa, and range of dining choices. Throughout the hotel, Western-style décor is punctuated by traditional Chinese Song dynasty replica artworks serving as a reminder of the Shangri La’s Asian heritage.

Valet parking:
TWD100 per 24-hour period.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

The business center offers audiovisual-ready meeting rooms, stationery, secretarial services, faxing, scanning, copying, and wireless high-speed Internet.

Business centre: The dedicated business center offers a range of services such as professional secretarial services including typing, translation services, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and courier services. The business center also features a massage chair with monitor, and Bloomberg stock market machines. Two meeting rooms offer audiovisual equipment. Computer terminals and printing facilities are available in the Horizon Club lounge for those staying on the Horizon Club floors.

Internet access: High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available both through computer terminals and wireless-equipped guest laptops.

Conference/function room(s): In addition to the two meetings rooms in the business center, the hotel offers ten more function rooms ranging from 10- to 200-person capacity, and two ballrooms with capacities of 500 and 300, respectively.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 422
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Number of floors: 43
• Bar/lounge
• Business center
• Business services
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee in lobby
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa

• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Parking garage
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Check-in time is 1 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Chiang Kai-Shek International (TPE) Approximate travel time is 50 minutes and distance is 50 km (30 miles).

Getting there: The most practical airport transport options are taxi and shuttle bus. Rental cars are not recommended for travelers unfamiliar with this area. Taxis are widely available to and from the airport. The shuttle buses depart to and from the airport every 20 minutes or so via several routes, which include a number of the major hotels.

Getting around: Taxis are the most practical transport solution for trips around Taipei’s metropolitan area. Bus and train networks exist but demand a sound grasp of routes map and Taipei’s geography.

Taxi details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 50 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): TWD1,200

Taxi-driver instructions: The taxi stand is well signposted at the airport. The hotel is at the southwestern side of the Taipei metropolitan area, on the opposite side of the city from the airport.

Shuttle details

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): TWD100

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The airport shuttle services are available from early morning until late night. Shuttle bus companies have ticket vendors to the left upon exiting international departures. The majority of Taipei hotels can be found along one of the bus routes, though the bus stop may be around the corner from the hotel. Guests should get precise directions from the ticket vendor.

Dining

Shanghai Pavilion - Shanghainese restaurant with traditional décor elements such as fireplace complemented a variety of Chinese artistic pieces. On a recent visit, former U.S. president Bill Clinton ordered additional servings of the sautéed freshwater shrimp. Open for lunch and dinner.

Marco Polo Restaurant - Italian restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. Long waiting lists on St. Valentine’s day, and a specific proposal table.

Ibuki - Japanese restaurant features views of display garden through a wall of windows. Private dining room sitting 10 is also available within the garden. Dishes include grilled beef tongue, sashimi, and assorted fresh seafood. Open for lunch and dinner.

Caf'e at Far Eastern - Large buffet-style restaurant located within the mall area at the base of the hotel. Centered around a large atrium. Range of cuisines and dishes include Chinese, Indian, Western, salads, and dessert. Open all day until early evening.

Shang Palace - Traditional Cantonese/Chinese restaurant with signature dishes such as deep fried crispy chicken, sautéed cucumber clams, and battered crab shell. Also serves dim sum. Open for lunch and dinner.

Li Bai Lounge - Relaxed atmosphere. Open afternoons and evenings.

Lobby Court - Western café forming part of the lobby. Open all day for tea, coffee, and light food.

Marco Polo lounge - Adjacent to the Marco Polo restaurant, the Marco Polo lounge sits on the 38th floor, offering views over the city and a choice of cigars such as Montecristo. Open from the afternoon until late evening, it also offers live music at night.

Awards And Affiliations

Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel is listed in the 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.

Address

Taipei Metro 201 Tun Hwa South

Taipei, 106

Taiwan

Nearest major airport:

Taipei, Taiwan (TPE-Taoyuan Intl.)

Area:

Daan, Taipei, Taiwan