Mandarin Oriental, Taipei

What the classifiers highlight

Only one hotel in Taiwan carries a Forbes Five Star, and this is it. European architecture meets classic Oriental flourishes across 1,700 artworks and antiques, while the 256 rooms and 47 suites, starting at 592 square feet, rank among the city's most spacious. The spa spans 37,600 square feet over two floors, the largest hotel spa in Taiwan.