Hotel Dùa

Taiwanese hospitality has a global reputation, and it’s easy to see why at Hotel Dùa in Kaohsiung’s downtown district of Xinxing. This luxury hotel is a calm oasis in the middle of the busy city, its calm, spacious guest rooms lined with pale wood and illuminated with glowing glass lanterns suspended from the ceiling. Thoughtful amenities include built-in plush sofas, wide writing desks, tea stations, and sleek bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs. There’s a breakfast buffet featuring a range of traditional Taiwanese dishes and panoramic views over Kaohsiung, plus a pair of restaurants: one specializes in sushi, the other in Hong Kong-style dim sum. Many of the city’s top attractions, including the iconic Liuhe Night Market, are within walking distance.