About this hotel
General information
Silks Place Taroko sits in the Tianxiang area of Taroko National Park, in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, with the Liwu River running below and the forested walls of Taroko Gorge rising all around. The building follows a modern Chinese style, its interiors taking their cue from the landscape and character of the gorge, while the mountains beyond the windows shift colour with every season.
Its 160 rooms are divided between two parts of the hotel: the Resort, with rooms for couples and families, and The Retreat, a collection of studios and suites whose guests have their own top-floor lounge. There are two restaurants, a rooftop pool facing the gorge, an indoor pool and Wellspring Spa, and a daily programme of yoga, guided hikes, craft workshops and open-air films by the pool. Stays are offered with breakfast or with breakfast and dinner.
Location
The hotel stands on Tianxiang Road deep in Taroko Gorge, inside Taroko National Park. Its own shuttle runs to and from Hualien railway station and Hualien Airport, taking about an hour each way and bookable three days ahead. The train from Taipei to Hualien takes 2–3 hours; parking at the hotel is limited, so the hotel recommends the shuttle or public transport.
Spa
Wellspring Spa, on the lobby floor, offers essential-oil, hot-stone, tea-scented and herbal-compress massages; every treatment room looks out over the gorge, and the spa pool faces the cliffs outside. A short daily session at The Wellness 368 introduces essential oils and simple self-massage. On B1, a private sauna can be booked for 90 minutes by up to four guests from the same room.
Sports & leisure
The roof holds a yoga and fitness room and a pickleball court, with racquets and balls provided. The recreation team runs a daily programme for adults and children:
- morning yoga facing the gorge and evening moonlight yoga, for guests aged 12 and over;
- gardening sessions with mountain plants and a workshop for building bee hotels;
- coffee-ground workshops: textured art, scented tablets, candles, scented cones and a body scrub;
- a guided hike on the Lushui–Wenshan Trail (about two hours, with dirt paths and suspension bridges, ages 6 and over), and a hike on the Dali Trail;
- an open-air cinema by the rooftop pool every evening, watched from beanbags.
For children
The Recreation Center on B1, finished in natural wood, is the hotel's play area for children. Children aged 7 and over can join the gardening sessions and coffee-ground workshops with their parents, and those aged 6 and over the guided hike on the Lushui–Wenshan Trail.
Restaurants & bars
Two restaurants, a lounge for Retreat guests and a rooftop bar:
- Wellesley Buffet Restaurant — buffet breakfast and dinner, international techniques with local produce, indoor and terrace seating among the mountains;
- Mei Yuan Chinese Cuisine — Chinese cooking with local ingredients, named after the plum trees at the entrance: light lunch sets, vegetarian and halal dishes, two private dining rooms;
- The Retreat Lounge — on the top floor with views of Taroko Gorge, reserved for Retreat guests: breakfast, daytime drinks and a chef's set dinner booked in advance;
- Rooftop Pool Bar — afternoon drinks by the fireplace on the roof.
Swimming
On the roof there is an outdoor pool and a warm-water whirlpool, both looking over the gorge. On B1, an indoor pool has heated stone slabs for resting after a swim. Children under 12 use the pools with an adult.
Pets
Dogs and cats are welcome: dedicated pet-friendly versions of the Garden View Room and the Garden View Suite are available.
Rooms
160 rooms in twelve categories: in the Resort, 40 m² rooms facing the courtyard or the gorge plus the Gorge View Suite; in The Retreat, studios and suites of up to 238 m² with access to The Retreat Lounge.
Every room has a complimentary minibar (not replenished), a capsule coffee machine, kettle, tea, coffee and bottled water, a hairdryer, a bidet toilet, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, individual air conditioning, a safe and Wellspring Spa toiletries (Aesop in The Retreat).
Garden View Room
A room overlooking the courtyard, with either a balcony or a French window dressed with bamboo. A king bed, two single beds or two queen beds; up to four guests.
Japanese Room
A room mixing Eastern and Western touches with a contemporary design, set against green slopes. A king bed or two queen beds; up to four guests.
Gorge View Room
A ground-floor room with French windows onto Taroko Gorge and the sound of the river. A king bed, two single beds or two queen beds; up to four guests.
Gorge View Room with Balcony
A second-floor room with a balcony looking onto Taroko Gorge. A king bed or two queen beds; up to four guests.
Gorge View Suite
A spacious suite in earthy tones facing the gorge. A king bed plus two single beds; up to four guests.
Honeymoon Studio
A Japanese-style studio in The Retreat, designed with couples in mind. A king bed (40 m², for two) or two 170 cm-wide beds (46 m², up to four guests, facing the courtyard or the green slopes).
Garden View Suite
A suite with partial mountain views, overlooking the courtyard or the square in front of the hotel. A king bed or two 170 cm-wide beds; up to four guests.
River View Suite
A suite with a balcony facing the gorge and the river. A king bed or two 170 cm-wide beds; up to four guests.
Mei Yuan Suite
A suite with a separate living room and bedroom, looking onto the Mei Yuan plum garden. Two 170 cm-wide beds; up to four guests.
Taroko Gorge Suite
A suite with a French window and balcony facing the gorge and the mountains. Two 170 cm-wide beds; up to four guests.
Taroko Gorge Suite with Terrace
A suite with a large living room, marble and wood furnishings and a generous terrace facing the mountains. A king bed; up to four guests, and it can connect to neighbouring rooms.
Silks Suite
A two-bedroom suite with a living room, a dining area and a small kitchenette with a sink (no cooking). A king bed plus two 170 cm-wide beds; up to six guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.