In October–which feels like centuries ago!–I traveled to Taipei, Taiwan, to attend Taipei IN Style, a three-day showcase of fashion and accessories designers from Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, alongside a trade show featuring innovative textiles, trimmings, and technology for the industry. I had the opportunity to stay at the luxurious W Taipei, a fairly new hotel in the heart of Taipei’s Xinyi District, known for business, culture, and nightlife. I’ve stayed at a few W Hotels around the world and they’re predictable, in a very good way–and between the jet lag and four busy days and nights running around the city for work and play, I was glad to come home to this “stylish yet serene oasis” in Taipei’s hustle and bustle. I was also lucky to have the chance to try many of the exciting dishes on the menu at YEN, the hotel’s penthouse restaurant led by Ken Yu, who earned a Michelin Star at his previous restaurant in Hong Kong. You can read my full review of the hotel, including an interview with Chef Ken Yu, at the Washington Life website.

The view from YEN, the W Taipei’s penthouse restaurant and bar. (Credit: W Taipei)

And if you have more questions about travel in Taipei, stay tuned for a very stylish new travel guide series…