Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel Newly Opened, Now Accepting Reservations – Check-in Available Starting April 20

The Trendiest Hotel Opens in Historic Zhongshan Commercial District – Be the First to Enjoy Exciting Grand Opening Room Rates

Taipei, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The trendiest Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel (amba Taipei Zhongshan) is set to make its grand debut in the historic and culturally rich Zhongshan district of Taipei. Room reservations are now open, with check-in available starting April 20, 2015. To celebrate the opening of Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel, the brand has specially launched“the Discover Zhongshan Grand Opening Package”. From May 1 to August 31, 2015, guests who book two consecutive nights or more through the official Yihotel website will not only enjoy exclusive grand opening room rates but also receive a complimentary cultural walk tour around Zhongshan District to explore its charming and fascinating streets.

Entrance of Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel: The new Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel is located in downtown Taipei as an eco-conscious hotel with a strong design aesthetic. It creatively repurposes the old aluminum window frames from the original building into urban art installations, which are hung from the ceiling of the entrance corridor and the entrance walls.

amba The birth of the Yihotel brand has resonated deeply with a new generation of travelers. The core values pursued by this generation—working hard and playing harder—are perfectly aligned with Yihotel’s themes of creativity, culture, community, and sustainability. Following the opening of the first Taipei Ximending Yihotel in 2012, the second hotel in the Yihotel series – Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel – is now joining the lineup. The third Yihotel – Taipei Songshan Yihotel – and the fourth, which is also the brand’s first resort – Kenting Yihotel Resort, are planned to open in 2016.

Li Changlin, General Manager of Ambassador Hotel, stated that today's millennial travelers are seeking a simple, fun, and relaxing holiday experience while also forming genuine connections with the local neighborhood. Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel, with its focus on“sustainability, technology, and creativity”, offers excellent amenities, free ultra-high-speed fiber optic Wi-Fi, and thoughtful value-added services that allow guests to truly enjoy a comfortable stay. They also have more free time to explore the surrounding neighborhood, immerse themselves in local life, learn new things, and discover more travel joys and surprises. Take the hotel’s exclusively designed Zhongshan Cultural Walk Tour, for example, which includes guided introductions to the fascinating stories of Zhongshan’s historic streets and local attractions such as SPOT – Taipei Film House, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Chifeng Street, and Ningxia Night Market, allowing amba Yihotel travelers to enjoy the authentic flavors of Taipei.

Conveniently Located in the Culturally RichZhongshan DistrictTaipei Zhongshan Yihotel is situated on the tree-lined Zhongshan North Road, right in the heart of Taipei’s most culturally vibrant Zhongshan district. The Zhongshan commercial area boasts not only a long history with century-old European-style buildings but is also filled with trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and museums. The hotel is within walking distance of SPOT – Taipei Film House and Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, allowing guests to easily explore Taipei’s artistic side.

Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel is located in the center of Taipei’s Zhongshan commercial district, offering convenient transportation and making it the ideal base for exploring city sights and nearby destinations. The hotel is about 10 minutes by MRT to Ximending, and just 20 minutes to Taipei 101 and the Taipei World Trade Center. Its prime location ensures seamless connections via public transit, including transfers to TRA, THSR, and intercity buses. Just a 5-minute walk takes you to Taipei MRT Zhongshan Station, one stop away from Taipei Main Station, where you can transfer to the high-speed rail for fast travel to other cities. The hotel is approximately a 15-minute drive from Taipei Songshan Airport, and about a 40-minute drive to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

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Equipment-Fitted NewGuest RoomsTaipei Zhongshan Yihotel has meticulously designed 90 creative guest rooms, ranging from 20-square-meter double rooms to 31-square-meter balcony rooms, providing travelers with options to fully relax. To ensure a pleasant stay, all rooms come equipped with essential amenities, including comfortable mattresses, pure cotton linens, well-lit workspaces, and international 110V universal power sockets. Additionally, the bright, modern, and minimalist design, paired with natural camphor wood furniture, stylish eco-friendly bamboo weaving work chairs, whimsical artworks, and large glass windows, adds further enjoyment to the guest experience.

Cool View Room: The Cool View Rooms at Taipei Zhongshan Yihotel feature a bright, minimalist design with rustic camphor wood furniture, fun artworks, and large glass windows that let in ample natural light and offer views of the tree-lined Zhongshan North Road, creating a delightful ambiance.

ba Yihotel prioritizes functionality, with each room furnished with a range of modern facilities so guests can experience exceptional value. Free ultra-high-speed fiber optic Wi-Fi hotspots are available throughout the hotel and in every room, delivering internet speeds up to 200 Mbps, making it a haven for tech-savvy travelers. The Sony BRAVIA 42-inch high-definition smart TV not only receives international satellite and local cable channels but also comes with built-in access to Facebook, YouTube, Skype, photo sharing, music, and other entertainment functions. Guests can also play their favorite music via wireless Bluetooth speakers in the room, and enjoy freshly brewed coffee from the fully automatic filter coffee machine or sip premium Taiwanese tea, thanks to the hotel’s thoughtful service offerings.

amThe black mosaic-tiled bathrooms and private showers come with smart temperature-controlled dual-function showerheads and spacious vanity tops for a comfortable and eco-friendly shower experience. Both standard and balcony rooms are equipped with TOTO multi-function bidet toilets; the standard rooms also feature a full-size bathtub, ideal for unwinding after a long day. Natural Taiwanese brand

Gingerheart“provides 100% natural ginger bath products that help relax the mind and relieve stress. The hotel-provided flip-flops are printed with the word”Explore“, encouraging guests to wear these uniquely designed Yihotel trendy slippers to explore Taipei’s interesting spots—and they can even take them home for free as a keepsake. The hotel also offers convenient self-service laundry facilities, along with a variety of thoughtful services available for free loan or rent, including phone chargers, HDMI cables, fitness balls, free weights, yoga mats, board games, Xbox, Apple TV, and even selfie sticks.”Guests are encouraged to explore Taipei’s interesting attractions in exclusive, stylish iShare slippers, which they can even take home for free as a keepsake. The convenient self-service laundry, along with a variety of thoughtful services, is readily available for all staying guests. Items such as phone chargers, HDMI cables, fitness balls, free weights, yoga mats, board games, Xbox, Apple TV, and even selfie sticks can be provided for free borrowing or rental.

Social DiningDrinks & Music Experiences

Dining and social activities are a highlight of your experience at Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel. Located on the first floor, ACHOI Restaurant offers an elegant yet relaxed dining space, serving modern seasonal dishes that emphasize high-quality ingredients, unique flavors, and great value. The name ACHOI is derived from“the Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation of”“vegetables,” with a touch of playful wordplay.

The restaurant features a highly modern design, incorporating upcycled natural wood, classic retro colors and textures, as well as original black-and-white artworks. Choose from creative small plates and dishes to enjoy with friends, paired with perfectly selected wines from the automated sommelier machine for the ideal food and wine pairing. The open kitchen, chef’s table, and dining bar create a friendly and enjoyable interactive atmosphere, offering food lovers a great opportunity to observe the chefs in action. In addition, specially crafted desserts and weekend brunches are not to be missed.

UniquelyVibrantEvent Venues

Whether it's a small meeting or a private event, hosting at Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel ensures unforgettable memories. ACHOI Restaurant can accommodate 50 people (banquet style) to 80 people (cocktail party). The hotel creates a laid-back and relaxing atmosphere, offers tailor-made creative menus, and boasts energetic staff, making it the ideal choice for brainstorming sessions, innovative thinking, or casual conversations.

ContemporaryDesign with an Eco-Friendly ConceptYíshè is committed to contributing to a sustainable environment. Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel incorporates eco-friendly facilities and equipment throughout its exterior and interior, using natural materials or recycled resources to create a healthy green environment.

To uphold the spirit of the Yíshè Hotels brand, Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel invited renowned architect Kris Yao to lead the design. Among Kris Yao’s notable green architecture projects is the Beitou Branch of Taipei Public Library—a classic masterpiece that earned Taiwan’s Green Building Diamond Certification and was named one of the “25 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World” in 2012. For Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel, he personally planned the transformation of a 1970s-era former office building into a stylish modern hotel. The hotel’s entrance showcases subtle ingenuity: the old aluminum window frames and wrought iron grilles salvaged from the renovation were repurposed. The removed aluminum frames were cut and reassembled by sectioning them into top, bottom, left, and right frame pieces, presenting four different cross-sectional forms of the aluminum material. These were then arranged geometrically to weave a full artistic motif through the interplay of solid and void cross-sections, giving new life to recycled materials and serving as a perfect representation of Yíshè’s environmentally friendly ethos and respect for historical culture.

Other eco-conscious design features include: daily blooming hibiscus plants placed on room balconies, providing sunshade while adding privacy; coated low-emissivity (Low-E) glass that blocks infrared and ultraviolet heat from sunlight while maintaining excellent transparency; variable refrigerant volume (VRV) central air-conditioning systems that offer energy-saving and environmentally friendly benefits; and the Haiku 60 ceiling fan—the world’s most energy-efficient—installed in public areas, which automatically adjusts fan speed based on ambient temperature changes.

In addition, eco-certified bath products, recyclable energy-saving key cards, and a digitally connected lodging environment all underscore Yíshè’s commitment to the environment. Guests are also encouraged to participate in responsible consumption and waste reduction to help protect the planet—for example, you can even take the trendy Yíshè slippers home for free.

Experience Fun and Surprises

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A 30-meter by 15-meter pop art wall on the hotel’s south side showcases playful imagery of Taiwan’s famous bubble tea, the landmark spot for arts and culture—Spot Taipei Film House on Zhongshan North Road—and various creative and fun elements of Yíshè, fully reflecting the brand’s spirit and local Taiwanese characteristics.

Each floor’s public area within the hotel features recycled wood and bamboo furniture, serving as social spaces while also offering various fun elements—such as a Taiwanese landscape painting-themed Operation-style electric shock game, dice games, and a gashapon machine with poetic fortune slips. These touches not only incorporate local Taiwanese flair but also keep guests delighted and amazed, calling it both fun and entertaining.

Book Now EnjoyGrand OpeningSpecial Room Rates

Book your stay at Taipei Zhongshan Yíshè Hotel now through the official Yíshè website (amba-hotels.com) to enjoy the best guaranteed rate. Guests checking in before August 31, 2015, can enjoy the grand opening promotional rate—for example, double rooms start from NT$2,800.

From May 1 to August 31, 2015, simply book via the official website (amba-hotels.com) under the“Discover Zhongshan Launch Promotion”Staying for two consecutive nights or more not only entitles you to a special opening promotion rate but also includes a complimentary cultural and creative walking tour of Zhongshan District, where you can discover the charming and fascinating streetscapes. This exclusive guided tour is specially designed for iCheck inn guests, featuring interesting stories about Zhongshan’s historic neighborhoods as well as local highlights such as SPOT – Taipei Film House, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, and Chifeng Street. The tour concludes perfectly with a taste of Taipei’s famous traditional night market snacks at Ningxia Night Market. The Zhongshan Cultural and Creative Walking Tour is available in both Chinese and English, departing every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each tour has limited spots and is subject to weather conditions and booking availability.

Additionally, booking at least 28 days (inclusive) in advance to secure the best promotional rate (including made-to-order breakfast) allows you to enjoy up to a 10% discount. If you book a consecutive stay of four nights or more, you will not only receive the 10% discount but also an extra 5% off when you pay immediately.

All prices are subject to a 15.5% service charge and tax. The promotional room rates have limited daily availability and are subject to actual room conditions.

The iCheck inn brand is continuously expanding and growing. To meet increasing demand, a brand-newreservationcenter has been established in Taipei City to handle bookings and inquiries for both individual and group guests.

Thereservationhotlinefor iCheck inn hotels and resorts is:

Global: +886 2 2525 2828
China Mainland toll-free: 400 120 6226
Hong Kong toll-free: 00 800 88 2828
Taiwan toll-free: 0800 88 2828
For group bookings of 8 rooms or more: +886 2 2181 3211, ext. 3206

To inquire about Taipei Zhongshan iCheck inn and the opening promotional rates, please visit the official website:

amba-hotels.com/tc/zhongshan/