Don’t head home after the New Year’s Eve fireworks—check into these 4 five-star hotels in Xinyi District

ReporterYan Xintong/Comprehensive report

As the last day of 2015 approaches, if you’re in Taipei and plan to rush home right after watching the fireworks at Taipei 101, you’ll inevitably face crowds. Why not check into a five-star hotel near Taipei 101 instead? Staying in a hotel doesn’t necessarily mean you need a room with a view—even without one, you can still enjoy a comfortable stay, and at least you won’t have to scramble home to freshen up. Here are four recommended five-star hotels all located in Xinyi District:Grand Hyatt Taipei, Le Méridien Taipei, Les Suites Taipei Chiang Kai-shek, and W Taipei:

1. Grand Hyatt Taipei
The Grand Hyatt Taipei is a newly renovated and reopened hotel, and also the oldest hotel in Taipei’s Xinyi District, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. After the renovation, it offers a Japanese-inspired business ambiance for travelers to enjoy a brand-new experience.

▲Room types at Grand Hyatt Taipei (Photo / Screenshot from official website)

Address: No. 2, Songshou Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

2. Le Méridien Taipei
Le Méridien Taipei is like an art sanctuary, offering collectible (UnlockArt) room cards designed by contemporary artists. Guests can take the card during the day to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, watch the fireworks at Taipei 101 in the evening, and then return to the hotel to freshen up—truly a perfect day.

▲Le Méridien Taipei (Photo / Screenshot from official website)

Address: No. 38, Songren Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

3. Les Suites Taipei Chiang Kai-shek
Dubbed a “garden in the city,” the hotel houses up to 600 pieces of artwork. Even if you don’t manage to book a room with a fireworks view, you can enjoy the display from the 7th-floor observation area or watch the Taipei 101 fireworks outdoors before returning to the hotel with the crowd for the night.

Address: No. 18, Songgao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

4. W Taipei
Right next to Taipei 101, W Taipei is perfect for ladies who want to go on a shopping spree at nearby department stores, party at nightclubs, and then watch the countdown fireworks in the vicinity. On the last day of 2015, skip the crowded scramble and instead enjoy an elegant night of wine and revelry at the hotel—welcoming 2016 in style just like this.

▲W Taipei (Photo / Provided by the establishment)

Address: No. 10, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan