Capella Taipei Open Its Door In Taiwan This April: First Look Inside

Capella Taipei is an architectural masterpiece where contemporary grandeur becomes home.     

World-renowned Capella Hotels and Resorts are set to  mark their debut in Taiwan with Capella Taipei—a masterpiece of contemporary design envisioned by renowned designer André Fu. This stunning piece of architecture is located in the heart of Songshan district along the corridor of Danhua North Road. This haven of luxury rises above the city’s eclectic pulse, offering a peaceful escape within reach of Taipei Arena, and Songshan Airport. At Capella Taipei, floor-to-ceiling windows capture the wonder of the Taipei 101 skyscraper soaring ahead of distant mountains, with the boulevards of Dunhua North Road.

The newest Capella property features 86 exquisitely crafted rooms and suites that offer sweeping views of the city skyline, with five dining venues and a tri-level destination bar complex. The Glasshouse. Capella Wellness offers bespoke treatments for those seeking rejuvenation, and the signature Living Room, where Capella Culturists curate personalised experiences, rounds out this urban retreat—a haven designed to indulge and inspire. Each of the suites and rooms have exquisite silk panels, each meticulously hand-painted and adorned with silver gilt. A handful of accommodations also feature private balconies or spacious al fresco terraces with an outdoor dipping pool.

Capella Taipei is home to a number of dining venues and each of them are conceived as a destination in itself. The Western restaurant, Ember 28, features soaring heights accentuated by twin crystal chandeliers by Czech artisans Preciosa, its deep burgundy palette enriched by luxuriant velvet and embossed leather textures. Meanwhile, Patisserie Plume offers an enchanting tableau overlooking the tree-lined boulevard of Dunhua North Road. Expansive windows frame an elegant dialogue between refined interiors and the verdant streetscape. Crafted in a palette of sage green, the space’s classical foundation reveals itself through patterned marble mosaic floors, while warm, whimsical fluted glass chandeliers and ornate high gloss walnut cabinets reimagine the traditional European patisserie. 

The Chinese Restaurant, Rong Ju, presents a modern reinterpretation of traditional red-roof architectural elements from the local neighbourhood. At the main dining room, a dramatic 8-metre-high pitched ceiling clad in lush terracotta red tiles commands attention, presenting a modern dialogue between heritage and modernity. An impressive hand-crafted 8-metre-wide marquetry wall adorned with peony and intertwining foliage motifs – symbolising prosperity and evoking a sense of contemporary expression – Harmonises the space between booths. High gloss, deep burgundy panels and bespoke lantern pendants are also featured in this modern dining venue.

The Japanese restaurant—Mizue draws inspiration from traditional ryokan architecture, creating a series of pavilions connected by contemplative pathways. Upon entering, guests will be ushered into a journey of visual surprises including the shoji-viewing windows that orchestrate natural light throughout the day. At the sushi room, an unprecedented 10-metre-long counter in solid hinoki wood takes centrestage, showcasing natural grains that mimic the spirit of dancing ink paintings.  Two intimate private dining chambers which can be joined into one embraces the wabi-sabi philosophy through artfully positioned windows that frame both interior moments and exterior vistas. 

Guests can revel in holistic wellness at the Capella Wellness, where the ancient art of traditional herbalism aligns with the lunar cycle in their curated spa treatments. The treatment rooms feature cross-vaulted ceilings that work in harmony with precise geometric proportions to enhance the wellness journey.From soothing herbal infusions to bespoke aromatherapy attuned to the moon’s shifting energies, every treatment is a sacred ritual at Capella Wellness. With the floatation pod’s sensory deprivation immersion, their advanced recovery technologies support their guest’s lifestyle, even while travelling. The hotel also features a vast pool terrace, which unfolds into a spectacular urban oasis.

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