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

 

In recent years, Taiwan’s tourism boom has grown year after year. The globally renowned hotel booking website HotelClub, through votes from members and experts, has selected awards that highlight Taiwan’s unique characteristics and local culture. A total of 30 hotels were shortlisted, including some unique award categories such as: Sheraton awarded Best Beef Noodles Hotel, Evergreen Laurel awarded Hottest Hot Spring Hotel, Taipei Elegance Hotel awarded Most Convenient Night Market Hotel, and Grand Hotel awarded Traditional Elegance Hotel. These allow travelers from around the world to choose their ideal accommodation 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 looking to experience opulent decor reminiscent of a grand palace or temple, 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 architecture, was awarded to Taipei’s Shiny Hotel, providing travelers with a perfect and ultimate fashionable leisure experience. Another interesting contrast is that whether day or night, you can fully experience Taipei’s distinctive black-and-white charm. On a sunny 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 desserts. When night falls, visit Taipei W Hotel, recipient of the “Best Nighttime Bar Award,” to sip some of the city’s finest and trendiest 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 local cuisine remain essential parts of any trip to Taiwan. Taipei Tiancheng Hotel, located just steps away from Taipei’s largest underground shopping street, won the “Shopping Frenzy Hotel Award,” catering to shopaholics regardless of the weather. For those who want to eat while shopping at night, Taipei Elegance Hotel was honored with the “Most Convenient Night Market Hotel Award,” as it’s just a short walk away from many of Taipei’s famous night markets where you can taste authentic Taiwanese snacks.

 

Jonathan Starkings, HotelClub’s Global Director of Business Development, stated that these awards also reflect Taiwan’s status as a widely popular travel destination. According to website membership data, over the past three years, the proportion of locals choosing to travel within Taiwan has jumped from seventh place to first. Additionally, Taiwan has gradually become a popular travel spot for people from Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. To book a room, visit: b2b.hotelclub.net.

 

Taiwan’s Best Hotel Awards and the list of winners are as follows:

 

Hottest Hot Spring Hotel Award

Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi (Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Jiaosi)	Award-winning Hotel
Royal Seasons Hotel Beitou (Royal Seasons Hotel Beitou Hot Spring Branch)	Shortlisted Hotels
Shan Yue Hotspring Beitou (Beitou Shan Yue Hot Spring Club)	Shortlisted Hotels

 

Best Beef Noodles Hotel Award

Sheraton Taipei Hotel	Award-winning Hotel
Taipei Garden Hotel	Shortlisted Hotels
Hotel Kingdom Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung Royal King Hotel)	Shortlisted Hotels

 

Best Nighttime Bar Award

W Taipei	Award-winning Hotel
Hotel Quote Taipei	Shortlisted Hotels
Grand Hyatt Taipei	Shortlisted Hotels

 

Amazing Scenery Hotels Award

Hotel One Taichung Taichung Elegance Hotel	Award-winning Hotel
Fullon Hotel Danshui Fishermen's Wharf Taipei Fullon Hotel (Danshui Fisherman’s Wharf)	Finalist Hotel
Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Taipei Novotel Hwa Hsing Taoyuan Airport Hotel	Finalist Hotel

 

Best Tea-Tasting Hotels Award

Taipei Palais de Chine Hotel Taipei The Regent Taipei	Award-winning Hotel
Landis Hotel Taipei Taipei Landis Taipei	Finalist Hotel
Hotel Eclat Taipei Taipei Eclat Hotel	Finalist Hotel

 

Best Business Travel Hotels Award

Caesar Park Hotel Taipei Taipei Caesar Park Hotel	Award-winning Hotel
Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei	Finalist Hotel
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Kaohsiung Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Kaohsiung	Finalist Hotel

 

Modern Fashion Hotels Award

Ambience Hotel Taipei Taipei Ambience Hotel	Award-winning Hotel
Just Sleep Ximending Taipei Taipei Just Sleep Ximending	Finalist Hotel
Amba Hotel Taipei Taipei Amba Hotel Ximending	Finalist Hotel

 

Traditional Elegance Hotels Award

Grand Hotel Taipei Taipei Grand Hotel	Award-Winning Hotels
Ambassador Hotel Taipei Taipei Ambassador Hotel	Finalist Hotels
Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel	Finalist Hotels

 

Best Hotel for Night Market Exploring Award

Yomi Hotel Taipei Taipei Yomi Hotel	Award-Winning Hotel
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Taichung Evergreen Laurel Hotel Taichung	Finalist Hotels
Beauty Hotels Taipei - Star Beauty Resort Taipei Star Beauty Resort	Finalist Hotels

 

Trendy Shopping Hotel Award

Cosmos Hotel Taipei Taipei Cosmos Hotel	Award-Winning Hotel
The Tango Taipei Nanshi Tango Taipei Nanshi	Finalist Hotels
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Taipei Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Taipei	Finalist Hotels

 

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