Travel + Leisure’s first look at Capella Taipei.

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Capella Taipei

What has Taipei been missing?

It certainly doesnt lack on the culinary side of things, nor historic and cultural sites to explore.

Views from a Capella Taipei hotel suite

The view from a Capella Taipei suite.Credit:Courtesy of Capella Taipei

Beyond the design and genial service, the hotels collection of locally immersive activities for guests is truly superlative.

We ambled through hushed residential streets and into a butter cookie speakeasy cafe.

For me, the experiences on offer were as impressive as the hotel itself.

The Living Room guest lounge at the Capella Taipei

A guest room at the Capella Taipei hotel.Courtesy of Capella Taipei

Read on for what its like to stay in one of Asias most anticipated city hotels.

You wont find this punch in of luxury at any other five-star hotel offering in Taipei.

Where the hotels culinary chops really shine are its specialty restaurants.

Pair of photos from the Capella Taipei hotel, one showing a seating area, and one showing a piece of furniture

Im not a morning person, but I was glad to have signed up for the 7:30 a.m. ## The Spa

Walking into the second floor-based Capella Spa felt like I had entered a sandstone-tinted portal.

Accessibility and Sustainability

All of the public spaces and walkways have step-free access.

There is one accessible room.

The Living Room guest lounge at the Capella Taipei

Ask the hotel team for their illustrated neighborhood map to explore some insider gems.

The hotel is about a 45-minute drive (or 30 miles) from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

It has great public transport connections thanks to its proximity to the Taipei Arena.

Pair of photos from the Capella Taipei hotel, one showing a seating area, and one showing a piece of furniture

Members enjoy room discounts of 10 percent or more and other plush perks based on membership tier.

Nightly rates atCapella Taipeistart from $616.

A hotel guest room in Taipei

A guest room at the Capella Taipei hotel.Courtesy of Capella Taipei

A pastry shop at a hotel in Taipei

Booth seating at a hotel restaurant in Taipei

A pastry shop at a hotel in Taipei

Booth seating at a hotel restaurant in Taipei

An all white treatment room at the Capella Taipei spa

A treatment room at the Capella Spa at the Capella Taipei.Courtesy of Capella Taipei