By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and reported by Li Xinyi

In recent years, Taiwan’s tourism boom has grown year by year. The globally renowned hotel booking website HotelClub, through votes from members and experts, has selected exclusive awards for hotels that embody Taiwanese characteristics and local culture. A total of 30 hotels were shortlisted, including more unique award categories such as: Sheraton winning the Best Beef Noodles Hotel Award, Evergreen Laurel winning the Hot Springs Hotel Award, Taipei Elegant Hotel winning the Most Convenient Night Market Hotel Award, and Grand Hotel winning the Traditional Elegance Hotel Award. These allow travelers from around the world to choose the best hotel for their stay in Taiwan based on different needs, whether for family trips or business travel.

Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, offers both domestic and international travelers a rich and diverse selection of hotels. For those wanting to experience lavishly decorated, palace-like grandeur, the 2012 HotelClub Hotel Awards’ “Traditional Elegance Hotel Award” went to Taipei’s Grand Hotel. Meanwhile, the “Modern Fashion Hotel Award,” recognizing the most contemporary minimalist architectural design, was awarded to Taipei’s Xi Rui Hotel, providing travelers with a perfect and ultimate fashionable retreat. Another interesting contrast is that whether day or night, you can fully experience Taipei’s distinctive black-and-white charm. In the afternoon, head to Taipei The Regent Hotel, winner of the “Best Tea Tasting Hotel Award,” to unwind and enjoy hundreds of varieties of fine teas and handmade pastries. When night falls, visit Taipei W Hotel, winner of the “Best Nighttime Bar Award,” to sip on the city’s finest trendy cocktails. The two contrasting atmospheres showcase Taipei’s different moods, perfectly blending contrasts.

In the past, Taiwan was known for sightseeing and shopping, but today, strolling, shopping, and sampling delicious food remain essential parts of any trip to Taiwan. Taipei’s Tiancheng Hotel, just steps away from Taipei’s largest underground shopping mall, won the “Shopping Frenzy Hotel Award,” making it a weather-proof haven for shopaholics. For those who want to eat while shopping into the night, Taipei Elegant Hotel won the “Most Convenient Night Market Hotel Award,” as it’s just a few minutes’ walk from many of Taipei’s famous night markets where you can sample authentic Taiwanese snacks.

HotelClub’s Global Commercial Director, Jonathan Starkings, said these awards also reflect Taiwan’s status as a highly popular travel destination. According to member data from the website, over the past three years, the proportion of local Taiwanese choosing to travel within Taiwan has jumped from seventh to first place. In addition, Taiwan has gradually become a popular travel destination for people from Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. To book a hotel, visit: b2b.hotelclub.net.

The following are the Taiwan Best Hotels Awards and the list of winners:

Hot Springs Hotel Award

Best Beef Noodles Hotel Award

Best Nighttime Bar Award

Amazing Scenery Hotels Award

Best Tea-Tasting Hotels Award

Best Business Hotels Award

Modern Fashion Hotels Award

Traditional Charm Hotels Award

Best Hotel for Night Market Exploration Award

Shopping Paradise Hotel Award

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