High Life

HIGH LIFE #14 Nov 2017 65 Throughout the establishment, an air of sophistication is cultivatedwith beautiful European architecture complemented by more than 1,700 pieces of art, including stunning antiques and sculptures created by award-winning artists Jae-Hyo Lee, Li Yibing and Chinese ink painterWei Zhu. Inspired by a classical residential style, the hotel’s guest rooms and suites are remarkably spacious. Inside, distinctive leather wall panels are hand-sculpted by English artist Helen Amy Murray, with the peony depicted in the floral relief representing good fortune to the Chinese. Bathroomamenities are by legendary French perfumer Diptyque, while tea lovers will be delighted by the fine Taiwanese tea selection including Ali Shan High Mountain Oolong Tea, Taiwanese Black Tea and Sanxia Bi Luo Chun Green Tea from Cha Cha Thé – a tea company founded by Chen Tsai-Hsia of Shiatzy Chen. Furnished with walk-in wardrobes alongside marble bathrooms and equipped with a special valet box where in- roomdeliveries or laundry can be delivered to guests without disturbance, all suites have an electric radiant floor heating system to keep guests comfortable and relaxed.