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The hotel has 303 rooms and suites, including 256 rooms and 47 suites. Space is a useful starting point for choosing accommodation here. A Deluxe Room measures 55 square meters, or 592 square feet, with king or twin beds, a walk-in wardrobe and a marble bathroom containing a separate bathtub and shower. That provides a substantial room without moving into a suite, particularly for a couple spending several nights in Taipei.

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame different outlooks in the Deluxe category, including the city, courtyard and landscaped gardens. The choice is not exclusively about a skyline view. For travelers who spend part of the afternoon in their room, the inward-facing settings may be as relevant as the urban outlook. The wardrobe also gives luggage and clothing a dedicated place, leaving the bedroom easier to use throughout a longer stay.

The Mandarin Room increases the floor area to 70 square meters, or 753 square feet. Carpets and dark wood furniture continue the hotel's classical style. The Mandarin Premier Room has the same stated area, but its layout includes a private bedroom and an adjoining living area with a sofa, entered through a vestibule. Here, the reason to move between categories is the arrangement of the space, not an automatic increase in square footage.

Suites are worth considering when living and sleeping areas need to work independently. The Club Lifestyle Suite has a king bedroom and a separate living room with a dining area, as well as a bathroom with twin vanities. This layout lends itself to meals in the suite or an evening spent reading while a traveling companion turns in.

Ya Ge gives Cantonese cooking a prominent place in the hotel. It holds one Michelin star, and its menu includes traditional dim sum alongside dishes using locally grown produce. Wines and Chinese teas give the meal different directions, while five private dining rooms accommodate family gatherings and business dinners. The largest seats up to twenty guests. Lunch is particularly relevant for guests interested in dim sum; dinner allows the restaurant to become the focus of an evening in Songshan.

Bencotto brings a warm Italian setting on the sixth floor, with an open kitchen and an emphasis on seasonal produce. The kitchen's visibility makes it a different setting for a meal, with the preparation of food part of the room's activity. A Chef's Table and private dining rooms extend the options beyond the main dining area. It serves lunch and dinner, with a children's menu that makes it a practical choice for a family meal. At Ya Ge and Bencotto, the dress code is smart elegant, with collared shirts and covered shoes specified for gentlemen.

Café Un Deux Trois serves breakfast and lunch in a contemporary dining room. Its lunch is a semi-buffet, combining a main course with seafood, Cantonese selections and desserts. That format suits a lunch when members of the same party want some freedom to choose, without giving up a main dish served as part of the meal. It belongs in daytime plans; the hotel's evening dining takes place elsewhere.

The Jade Lounge is the afternoon tea address, on the ground floor beside the lobby. Natural light, pastries and a choice of European and Chinese teas give it a distinct role between lunch and dinner. The afternoon tea set requires an advance reservation, and the lounge welcomes children aged 12 and older.

M.O. Bar changes the mood with Art Deco interiors, a central island bar and smaller seating areas. Cocktails, champagne and wine are accompanied by light dishes in the evening. Entry is for guests aged 18 and older. The Mandarin Cake Shop, in the courtyard, has a different purpose: pastries, artisan bread, chocolates and cakes to take away, with hampers available when a gift is part of the visit.

Connecting accommodation gives families another way to organize sleeping space without relying solely on a larger suite. Baby amenities are available on request, and children's menus extend across Ya Ge, Bencotto and Café Un Deux Trois. The 24-hour in-room dining menu also includes children's choices, a useful option when arrival times or an early bedtime make a restaurant meal awkward.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is spread across two floors and has 12 treatment suites. Massages, facials and body treatments sit alongside a broader wellness program that includes yoga. The fitness center is open 24 hours, allowing a workout to fit around an early start or a late return. Access to the spa and fitness facilities is for guests aged 16 and older.

Heat and water facilities have separate areas for men and women, with a vitality pool, steam room, dry sauna and relaxation lounge. They are a distinct part of a spa visit, with places to spend time before or after a treatment. Guests using these facilities without booking spa services must reserve in advance and pay a usage fee. The vitality pool is separate from the hotel's outdoor swimming pool.

The heated outdoor pool is 20 meters long and sits on the sixth floor, surrounded by a landscaped garden. Although it is reached through The Spa, the hotel explicitly welcomes families to this pool and its outdoor area. It adds time outside to a city stay, with a swim possible between sightseeing and dinner rather than requiring a separate excursion.

Nanjing Fuxing and Taipei Arena MRT stations are each about a ten-minute walk away. Airport choice matters too. Taipei Songshan Airport is roughly two kilometers away, with a drive of around five to ten minutes. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is about 40 kilometers away, and the hotel estimates 35 to 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The convenient Songshan location therefore means something quite different for an arrival at each airport; allow the longer transfer when planning a first-night dinner after landing at Taoyuan.