Silks Place Tainan

Cast in warm timber and woven rattan, the headboards here nod to a local sieve-making craft, and a calligraphy brush is reworked as a hanging lamp above the bed. Silks Place Tainan sits in Tainan's West Central District, a short walk from the city's temples and colonial-era landmarks and a half-hour drive from the high-speed rail station. Fifty-four rooms on the executive floor come with access to a private lounge serving breakfast, evening drinks and a same-day suit press. A rooftop-style outdoor pool and gym sit above the street. It is a hotel built for both business trips and city breaks, with staff running guided walks through the old town twice a week. Check-in is at 4pm, checkout at noon.