amba Taipei Songshan welcomes savvy globetrotters into a vibrant urban oasis that blends modernity with authentic Taiwanese flavor. Panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the beautiful Keelung River are a spectacular feature throughout the hotel.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – amba Taipei Songshan has opened in eastern Taipei, just five minutes’ drive from the iconic Taipei 101 tower.
Dazzling Design and Unbeatable Views
Making a dazzling design statement, amba Taipei Songshan welcomes savvy globetrotters into a vibrant urban oasis that blends modernity with authentic Taiwanese flavor. Panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the beautiful Keelung River are a spectacular feature throughout the hotel. The Lobby is a fun social space for guests to hang out, offset by views of Taipei 101. By night, color-changing lighting marks out Taiwan’s hottest new hotel landmark.
Authentic Taiwanese craftsmanship is showcased throughout amba’s streamlined design. Casting a magical glow is a signature collection of 24 giant eco-bamboo lanterns standing up to three meters high. Each lantern was custom crafted for the hotel by a team of artisans in central Taiwan from eco bamboo. The lights feature 17 different hand-woven designs that dapple the space with unique patterns.
Smart Guestrooms
More than 70 percent of amba’s 189 guestrooms offer panoramic vistas of Taipei 101 or Keelung River. Room categories range from Smart Rooms (27 sqm/291 sqft) to Corner 101 View Rooms (32 sqm/346 sqft) to a stunning Studio (107 sqm/1,150 sqft).
A dream for tech-savvy travelers, amba’s signature ‘essentials’ enable guests to work smart and recharge comfortably. Every guestroom offers complimentary superfast WiFi, a 48-inch HD TV, Bluetooth speaker and a Nespresso machine. Guest bathrooms offer a separate shower room fitted with a dual Ecostat Comfort rain shower and massage showerheads, plus a ‘bathtub with a view’ in the larger rooms.
Integrating form, function and fun with a designer twist, amba’s guestrooms feature a soothing natural color palette accentuated by pop art, colorful chairs and industrial-style ceiling lamps made from silicon-rubber. Environmentally friendly materials include eco-wood flooring in the guestrooms, and recycled woven vinyl carpet in the corridors.
Destination Dining and Spectacular Events
amba’s Que restaurant is a modern chophouse serving premium wood-fired steaks and seafood grilled over native fruit-tree woods. The hotel is ideal for creative meetings, joyful weddings and special events, seating up to 150 for meetings or 200 for banquets. Que 1 private room features panoramic vistas of Keelung River through 90-degree curved windows, and can cater up to 36 banquet guests or 50 meeting guests. The spectacular seven-meter-high Que atrium seats up to 90 guests, while SPIN inspires teams of up to 18 guests to put a new spin on possibilities with its playful design, ping pong meeting table and Taipei 101 views.
Convenient Location in Downtown Taipei
Travelers will appreciate amba’s convenient location. The new hotel is situated at the nexus of Xinyi, Songshan and Nangang districts, and is directly connected to Songshan Station for metro and trains. Taipei 101 and Xinyi district are just five minutes from the hotel by free shuttle service. Raohe Night Market, Ciyou Temple and Rainbow Bridge are all within five minutes’ walk.
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