Matching it’s high level of customer service, there was a “steampunk luxe” character to the design. Renowned Taipei-based designer Ray Chen designed the hotel, taking his inspiration from the 19th-century Los Proverbios prints by Spanish artist Francisco Goya. The copper-plated walls, natural woods and dark metals that are used throughout the building really stood out to me, while Austrian crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling mirrors give the space a polished finish. It’s an eclectic mix of industrial bleakness and a 1900s glam — but everything balances out surprisingly well.
