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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan
Tainan, Taiwan · Shangri-La · Core Luxury
Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza finished in 1993 as one of Tainan's first skyscrapers and, as of late 2020, was still the city's tallest building at 140 metres (153 with antenna), 38 floors over the railway station in Taiwan's oldest continuous city. Far Eastern Department Store fills the lower levels; 331 Shangri-La rooms sit above. It is one of Shangri-La's two Taiwan houses, paired with Far Eastern Plaza in Taipei.
- 331 rooms
- Opened 1993
- Neighborhood: Railway Station
- Rooms from 420 sq ft (39 m²)
About Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan
- Thirty-eight floors above six basements enclose about 70,000 square metres of mixed-use space, with Far Eastern Department Store filling the podium.
- It is one of Shangri-La's two Taiwan houses, paired with Far Eastern Plaza in Taipei.
- Fort Provintia, the 1653 Dutch outpost, is two kilometres away; Tainan Flower Night Market is three.
- Entry-level rooms start at 420 sq ft (39 m²).
History
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan is a skyscraper hotel in downtown Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city, blending modern luxury with proximity to historical temples and sites. Located next to Tainan Railway Station, it offers easy access to shopping, cultural attractions, and transportation. The 38-story property provides panoramic city views and serves as a convenient base for exploring the vibrant urban landscape.
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan opened in 1993, making it one of the earliest international luxury hotel openings in southern Taiwan and the longest-running five-star property in the city.
The setting
2 km from Fort Provintia. 3 km from Tainan Flower Night Market.
Restaurants and bars
- Café at Far Eastern — Café · International buffet
- Shanghai Pavilion — Restaurant · Chinese (Shanghainese, Taiwanese, Cantonese dim sum)
- THE MEZZ Steak and Lobster Bar — Restaurant · Steak and lobster
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- The Shop — Restaurant
Experiences
- Explore Tainan temples and historical sites — Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city, has numerous temples and significant historical sites, more than 50 of which are officially listed as national treasures; the hotel promotes exploring them.
Amenities
- spa
- fitness centre
- swimming pool
- sauna
- steam room
- business centre
- conference facilities
Awards
- Traveler’s Choice Award, TripAdvisor (2024-2015)
- Traveller Review Awards, Booking.com (2022-2015)
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