Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei

{{Short description|Luxury hotel located in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan}}

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| name = Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei

| native_name = 香格里拉台北遠東國際大飯店

| image = Shangri-La's_Far_Eastern_Plaza_Hotel_2019.jpg

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| caption = Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei at night

| status = Complete

| building_type = Hotel

| architectural_style = Skyscraper

| address = No. 201, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan

| coordinates = {{coord|25|1|35|N|121|32|56|E|display=inline,title}}

| map_type = Taiwan

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| completion_date = 1994

| opening = December 1994{{cite news| url= http://www.shangri-la.com/taipei/fareasternplazashangrila/press-room/fast-facts/ | title=Fast Facts |publisher= Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd | accessdate= 29 July 2022}}

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| floor_count = 43 {{cite web|url=https://www.forbestravelguide.com/hotels/taipei-taiwan/shangri-las-far-eastern-plaza-hotel-taipei|title=Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei|website=forbestravelguide.com}}

| rooms = 420

| number_of_rooms = 367

| number_of_suites = 53

| cost =

| architect = Palmer and Turner and Chu-Yuan Lee

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| management = Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited

| other_designers = Chhada Siembieda Remedios Inc.

| website = [https://www.shangri-la.com/taipei/fareasternplazashangrila/ Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei]

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Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei ({{zh|t=香格里拉台北遠東國際大飯店}}) is a five-star luxury hotel located in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 420 rooms and suites and opened in December 1994.

Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei has received many distinguished guests in the past, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Hollywood movie stars Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan, action hero Jackie Chan, as well as directors Ang Lee and John Woo.{{cite news |url= https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4464312| title= Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei Appoints Marco Vazzoler As Area General Manager | publisher= Taiwan News |accessdate=29 July 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=10,23,45,10&post=16076|title=Far Eastern Hotel ranks No. 2 in travel poll|website=taiwantoday.tw}}

Design and construction

Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei was designed by architects Palmer and Turner from Hong Kong and Chu-Yuan Lee from Taiwan as part of the Far Eastern Plaza complex in the center of the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/far-eastern-plaza-1/3093|title=Far Eastern Plaza 1 - The Skyscraper Center|website=Skyscrapercenter.com}}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=435|title=Far Eastern Plaza 1 - The SkyscraperPage|website=Skyscraperpage.com}} The original interior design was created by Chhada Siembieda Remedios Inc., taking inspiration from the Song dynasty, featuring era-inspired sculptures and specially commissioned paintings throughout the hotel.

Features

The hotel has 420 rooms of which 53 are suites. The hotel also has six restaurants, 3 bars and lounges, a rooftop pool and a Shiseido-branded spa.

=Restaurants=

Café at Far Eastern: A buffet restaurant with open-kitchen and 12 themed gourmet zones offering cuisines from around the world.{{cite news |url= https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20220713001964-260405?chdtv| title= (Chinese)台北遠東香格里嗑BUFFET 威士忌入饌炭烤美味 | publisher= China Times |accessdate=29 July 2022}}
ibuki: A Japanese style restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and sushi.
Marco Polo: An Italian restaurant with a view of Taipei.
Shang Palace: A Cantonese restaurant providing dim sum and a selection of other traditional delicacies.
Shanghai Pavilion: A Shanghainese restaurant on the 39th floor, with a view of Taipei's skyline.
The Cake Room: A pastry shop offering a variety of breads, cakes, pastries and desserts.{{cite news |url= https://news.sina.com.tw/article/20220726/42269020.html| title= (Chinese)巴結老爸台北遠東香格里拉歡慶父親節 | publisher= Sina News |accessdate=29 July 2022}}

=Bars and Lounges=

Li Bai Lounge: East and West fusion style bar.
Lobby Court: A gin bar with over 40 brands of gin from around the world and live music performances.
Marco Polo Lounge: Located on the top floor, the lounge provides afternoon tea featuring handmade sandwiches and delicate desserts with a view of the Taipei 101.{{cite news |url= https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20220708000581-260112?chdtv| title= (Chinese)台北遠東香格里拉下午茶舌尖遊世界 | publisher= China Times |accessdate=29 July 2022}}

Awards

It was voted the “Best Business Hotel in Taipei” by CNN Business Traveller Asia Pacific for five consecutive years and recently voted as “The Most Fabulous Hotel in Taiwan” by EZtravel.