12/01/2023
Grand and glitzy, the 256-room Mandarin Oriental Taipei easily became the most luxurious hotel in the city when it opened in 2014. It's all about decadent accents (acres of marble and silk) and a stunning art collection that includes both antiques and contemporary pieces by the likes of Chinese ink painter Wei Zhu. And then there's the impressive lineup of dining options, which range from Italian (Bencotto) to international (Café Un Deux Trois, which has an enormous rhinoceros head as its dramatic centerpiece) to Chinese (the Michelin-starred Ya Ge). Don't miss afternoon tea in the Jade Lounge, which is a hit with locals.