Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung  

In the heart of Kaohsiung’s business district, this high-rise hotel sits among offices and shops with easy access to the city. Major sights are minutes away — Dome of Light, Liuhe Night Market, Love River, Sizihwan Bay and the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts are all within quick reach. It’s about a 20-minute drive to the main railway station and roughly 30 minutes to the international airport.

Classic Oriental decor meets modern comfort across 305 rooms. Expect wooden furnishings, Chinese-style artworks, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars and private baths with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Upper floors deliver wide city views and some service apartments include small kitchens for DIY meals.

Swim in the outdoor pool, decompress in the spa tub or book a massage at the spa center. There’s a fitness center, bike rental, boutique shopping on site, a lobby recreation area and a playroom for kids. Practical touches include free self-parking, concierge and tour assistance, laundry/dry cleaning, multilingual staff and accessible facilities. Pool hours vary seasonally.

Conference space, meeting rooms and a business center make events easy. Complimentary wired and wireless access keeps you connected with high-speed internet throughout the property.

Multiple on-site restaurants serve Chinese and Western cuisine, including a skyline eatery on the 30th floor where city views match the menu. There’s also a bar, a cafe and buffet breakfast options available for a fee.