by Le Concierge Orient
capella taipei
A FHA Hospitality landmark hotel
The Background - If there is a brand that epitomises ultra luxury in Asia, it is doubtlessly Capella. To prove that point, behold Capella Taipei, the brand’s latest installation in Taipei raised with all the aspects of matchless hospitality in the frenetic city. Designed by constant collaborator Andre Fu, Capella Taipei is a contemporary mansion overflowing with familiar luxuries, a fabulous home with refined accents and lovely rooms dripping with inspiring views of downtown Taipei. Awaiting guests here are staff who know you by your name and are at hand to curate all the new experiences and creature comforts one is accustomed to, with excess in mind of course. The gist of playing house is of course to get acquainted with the neighbourhood and Capella Taipei takes local exploration fairly seriously. Culturalists will be delighted to show guests the heritage precincts around the city, for example strolling down Dihua Street, Taipei’s famed Chinese New Year market widely considered to be the city’s oldest street, and understanding its history and attractions. Closer to home would be the Songshan district, one part charming old residential enclave and one part rising commercial heart. And if the stars are aligned, General Manager Dennis Lauberstein may even play guide on a walking tour through the quaint streets harbouring surprising cafes, tranquil parks and retail boutiques old and new, all part of the charming patchwork of social fabric in this relatively unexplored neighbourhood in Taipei.
The Gourmet & Wellness Index - The Capella Taipei has of course established itself as a new dining hotspot in Taipei - Mizue serves Japanese, Rong Ju Chinese and Ember 28 delightfully grilled seafood and prime cuts. Plume, taking centrestage at the lobby, is packed from day to night with the breakfast, tea and cocktail crowds. A standalone venue raised right outside, rightly christened as The Glasshouse, is a sophisticated watering hole with Tilt offering spirited cocktails and bar grubs, Playback with vinyl and live musical performances, and Cooper harbouring some of the world’s most coveted spirits and Champagnes.
The Service - The Capella Group is a luxury purveyor that has always prided itself on service orientation, fronted by its circle of culturalists who are always at hand to see to guests needs. Taipei has taken that orientation to a new level with the confident poise and gleaming aspects of every staff on the ground who amazingly always know what to say and how to deliver, with finesse and panache.