Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan
by the TopOfHotel team
Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza is the 5-star hotel in Tainan's tallest building — very large rooms, city views, and steps from both the train station and the mall.
Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza is the 5-star hotel in Tainan's tallest building — very large rooms, city views, and steps from both the train station and the mall.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan sits in the tallest building in the city, the kind you can pick out from a distance, just about a 3-minute walk from Tainan Railway Station. The lobby is up on a high floor, with high ceilings and a wide-open view over the city, and the service runs to the polished, professional Shangri-La standard. Guests booked a Deluxe room at NT$3,600 (around $109 a night), roughly 50 sqm and big enough to wander around in, with a soft, well-judged king bed, a sofa, a work desk and a large wardrobe. The marble bathroom keeps the tub and the shower separate, the hot water runs strong throughout, and the amenities are complete. A high-floor room looks out over Tainan stretching into the distance, and the city lights at night are a real highlight. The rooms are well soundproofed and the air-con cools down fast, so you sleep well every night.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is a varied buffet with both Taiwanese and Western options, live-cooking stations and a noodle corner where you can order a hot bowl. The food holds up well, and the dining room's city view makes the room feel special. The hotel has a pool and a gym, and connects directly into the Mitsukoshi mall, which packs in restaurants, a supermarket and shopping brands. The free Wi-Fi is fast and genuinely usable.
Location and getting there
The hotel is in the East District, a 3-minute walk from Tainan Railway Station, which makes it a strong pick if you travel mostly by train or need to connect to the high-speed rail at Shalun. Worth knowing: this is not the heart of the old town, so reaching Chihkan Tower or Anping means a taxi or bus of around 15 to 20 minutes — the trade-off for the convenience of being beside the station with a mall attached.
Things to know before booking
Rates start around $109 a night, which is on the higher side, so this works best for travelers who put a premium on a big room and the train-station address. The location is in the East District, away from the old-town sights, so plan on a short ride to Anping or Chihkan Tower. And during festivals the rooms fill up fast, so book well ahead if your dates fall on a busy stretch.
Our take
The Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan suits travelers who want a big room, a high view and easy rail travel, with a review score of 8.9/10 from real guests. It is a complete 5-star hotel with international-standard service, and it works for couples, families and business travelers who want a base right next to the train station.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Rooms reach about 50 sqm, bigger than most 5-star hotels, so there is plenty of space to unpack and settle in.
- It is a 3-minute walk to Tainan Railway Station, which makes onward trips to other stops and the high-speed rail straightforward.
- It connects directly into the Mitsukoshi mall, so you can shop and eat without leaving the building.
- It sits in the tallest building in the city, and high-floor rooms get lovely views over Tainan by day and at night.
- There is a pool, a gym and a varied breakfast, all backed by Shangri-La standard service.
- It is in the East District rather than the heart of the old town, so you will need a taxi or bus to reach Chihkan Tower or Anping.
- Rates start around $109 a night, which is on the high side; it makes most sense if you value a big room and the train-station location.
- Rooms fill up fast during festivals, so book well ahead if your dates land on a busy weekend.
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Insider Tips
- Book the highest floor you can get; the view over Tainan from the city's tallest building is genuinely worth it.
- Walk straight through into the Mitsukoshi mall to dodge the sun and the rain without stepping outside.
- From Tainan station, the train to HSR Shalun runs about 25 minutes, so plan your timing with a buffer.
- Breakfast gets busy on weekends, so head down before 7:30 to grab a table with a view.