French-influenced luxury hotel near Taipei Main Station combines elegant design with exceptional service and dining. The property features antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers, and a stunning breakfast buffet. Its central location provides convenient access to trains and metro.
Palais de Chine occupies a 21-storey building on Chengde Road Section 1 in Taipei's Datong District, a five-minute walk from Taipei Main Station—the city's principal rail interchange connecting TRA intercity trains, the High Speed Rail underground link, the MRT Blue and Red Lines, and bus routes to both airports. Zhongshan MRT Station is equally close, opening up Zhongshan North Road's galleries, cafés, and retail. Dihua Street, Taipei's traditional market thoroughfare lined with Baroque-era shophouses, is a short taxi ride to the northwest.
Opened in 2010 and designed with reference to European neoclassical and Chinese imperial aesthetics, the hotel's public spaces feature carved stone friezes, Murano crystal chandeliers, lacquered wall panels, and curated antique furniture. The lobby is one of Taipei's more dramatic hotel arrivals: a double-height atrium with original paintings and bronze sculpture.
The 219 rooms and suites are arranged over the upper floors. Deluxe Rooms offer city views with king or twin beds; Premier Rooms add a sitting area; Suites extend across corner layouts with separate living rooms. All rooms feature Italian marble bathrooms, custom-woven textiles, pillow menus, and butler-service access on request.
The hotel's principal dining venue, Le Palais, has earned Michelin recognition for refined Cantonese cuisine, with an extensive dim sum selection at lunch. The all-day Café de Chine serves an internationally composed breakfast buffet. The Lounge and Bar on the main floor offers afternoon tea with French pastries and a cocktail list. The spa on the upper floors provides five treatment rooms and an indoor heated pool. A fully equipped fitness center is accessible 24 hours. The business center caters to corporate guests with meeting rooms and secretarial services. Concierge staff are experienced with international guests and assist with restaurant reservations, car transfers, and itinerary planning.
Amenities
- spa
- multiple restaurants
- fitness center
- business center
- free WiFi
- breakfast buffet
Location
No. 3, Section 1, Chengde Road, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
25.0493, 121.5171 View on map
Highlights
- Le Palais restaurant holds Michelin recognition for refined Cantonese cuisine, with an extensive dim sum selection at lunch
- Five-minute walk from Taipei Main Station, connecting HSR, TRA, MRT Blue and Red Lines, and express buses to both airports
- Neoclassical interiors featuring Murano crystal chandeliers, lacquered panels, and original artworks in a double-height lobby atrium
- Upper-floor spa with indoor heated pool and five treatment rooms offering traditional Chinese and contemporary body therapies
Tips for visiting
- Book a table at Le Palais as early as possible—Michelin recognition means weekend lunch is reserved weeks in advance
- Request a room on the upper floors facing west for evening views over Taipei Main Station's rail yards and the city skyline toward Yangmingshan
- Taipei Main Station's underground shopping mall (the largest in Taiwan) is accessible on foot from the hotel—useful on rainy days
When to visit
Year-round; spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are most comfortable for sightseeing. The hotel's central location makes it less weather-dependent than resort properties.
Accessibility
Fully accessible with elevators throughout. Accessible rooms and adapted bathrooms available on request. Taipei Main Station's underground passages also provide sheltered, step-free access to the surrounding metro network.