Since its opening in 2010, Le Méridien Taipei has become one of the most preferred hotels by tourists and visitors of the city. From its minimalist yet luxurious design concept to its warm hospitality and well-appointed rooms equipped with state-of-the-art features, the upscale hotel is pulling out all the stops to create an experience that’s beyond the traditional boundaries of luxury accommodations.
Located in the popular Xinyi District, Le Méridien Taipei is only a stone’s away from some of the most visited landmarks in the city including the iconic Taipei 101, Taipei World Trade Centre, and array of restaurants and independent fashion boutiques. For those with a penchant for culture, the National Palace Museum, Yangmingshan National Park, and Longshan Temple, are only short rides away.
Arrival Experience
Following the debut of the hotel, Le Méridien Taipei unveiled its signature Arrival Experience, a global initiative that collaborates with famed artistes from the region to design intriguing spaces that would create a lasting impression and an unique experience for guests and visitors alike. In fact, the programme was so well received that it earned hotel the top honour of Best Innovative Concept in Full Service Hotels at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris.
In Le Méridien Taipei, guests can expect to see as many as 700 exclusive artworks by contemporary artists peppered throughout the hotel including an installation by world-renowned Beijing artist Li Hui, titled Be My Guest, the life-size stainless steel sculpture features a giraffe resting with its head lowered, welcoming guests into the hotel. According to Li, the thought-provoking artwork symbolizes the conflict between industrial civilisation and the environment.
Unlock Art
Another exciting component of a stay at Le Méridien Taipei is its Unlock Art programme that offers hotel guests an exclusive artist-designed key card that not just grants guests access to their rooms. The key card also offers complimentary access to the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei.
It’s clear that the 160-room Le Méridien Taipei is not ready to settle for anything that is predictable. It’s gong all the way out to woo overseas guests as well as the local community to experience a new level of hospitality. More than just a new destination, it’s a new perspective in luxury living with a strong focus on contemporary art and cuisine. Its exciting dining options include Humble House, Latest Recipe, innovative chocolate shop Choco Art, uber chic lobby lounge bar Latitude 25, as well as rooftop lounge Quube.
This article was originally published in Men’s Folio Magazine April 2016
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