The Best Hotels to Book in Tainan City, Taiwan

Like the city itself, Silks Place Tainan is a blend of old and new – from the timeless calligraphy brush-inspired lamps in the 255 rooms to the robot that does the room service deliveries. While it’s convenient for business, it’s also great for leisure. Enjoy the outdoor infinity pool, the artisanal tea classes and pottery workshops or take one of its city tours – while the youngsters visit the Kids’ Club that comes with PS4 consoles, a foosball table and miniature ride-on cars.

UIJ could be one of the friendliest hotels around. Guests are encouraged to hang out at the on-site bookstore, swap recipes in the kitchen and chat about their travels on the terrace when the sun goes down. Rooms include king-size suites, doubles and bunks. Musos will be thrilled to know that two of the suites come with turntables and vinyl records, and tech fiends will celebrate the fact that every room – including the bunks – features USB chargers.

The Queena Plaza is a hotel with Balinese-style vibes, and within six acres (2.4ha) of lush gardens, you’ll find waterfalls, streams and even a mediation pavilion here. It’s sure to put you in the mood for romance, which is probably why the hotel also has a Wedding Pavilion. If you’re in need of some pampering, step into the vitality massage pool at the Ocean Shine Gym Club. Hungry? The hotel has six restaurants, including a book café that serves English high tea, a European-style bakery and a teppanyaki restaurant.

Even without a heart-shaped pool, you’re sure to fall in love with this luxury hotel. Within the 333 rooms, there are nine different room types – including the presidential suite that features butler service, a home-theatre system and a hot whirlpool bath. The hotel also includes a florist, health club and a salon and spa by Japanese beauty gurus, Shiseido. Book the 160 acupressure massage designed to revitalise your mind, body and soul by focusing on 160 acupressure points. Bliss.

A romantic hotel for loved-up couples, these decadent suites are set to impress – from the silk-walled bedrooms to the TVs that divide the lounge and bedroom and spin so you can watch whenever you want. Each en-suite features a jacuzzi that looks onto a courtyard garden. The Crystal Diamond Suite is the largest of the 32 rooms – here, a jacuzzi takes centre stage in the bathroom, and the lounge comes complete with a karaoke system.

Within this new downtown hotel, you’ll find an outdoor swimming pool, sauna complex and a chic Italian bistro that serves up artisan pizzas. The 536 rooms with plump dove grey sofas, double or king-sized beds – as well as an abundance of fluffy towels and toiletries – are an inviting place to rest your head. Nearby, you’ll find the Tainan Art Museum and the 300-year-old Shui Xian Gong Market.

Art meets travel at this downtown hotel – the playful monochrome suites include the Projection Box room, which has an 80-inch projection screen for guests to play games or watch movies. And the Enjoy Suite comes complete with a birdcage. This arty hotel also features the 6789 Gallery that showcases the works of local artists, as well as the Ganching Shop that sells items created by local designers and craftsmen.