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Nestled in the tranquil streets of Taipei’s East District, Kimpton Da An Hotel is just a block away from shopping malls and the MRT station. Its unique location offers a serene escape despite being close to bustling crowds. A variety of charming and poetic cafes, unique boutiques and artistic galleries are scattered around the hotel.
Continuing the brand ethos of “Design Leadership,” Kimpton Da An Hotel, with its 129 comfortable rooms and suites, has been designed by the internationally acclaimed Neri & Hu Design and Research Office. According to them: “The excitement of a city lies in its streets and alleys. When a city is filled with our memories, it becomes truly alive. The hotel design is inspired by Taipei’s street scenes and the bricks and tiles of its various alleys, blending Western rationality with Eastern elements to create a unique, minimalist tranquillity within the hotel while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere.” The hotel is designed as a tranquil sanctuary in the city, reflecting the designers’ distinctive Eastern impressionistic perspective throughout the space.
Kimpton strives to deliver “unexpectedly thoughtful” service, avoiding standardized SOP models. Every staff member is thoroughly trained to care for guests from a personalized perspective. For instance, if it rains, an umbrella will be placed outside your room door; if there’s a sudden temperature drop, a warm pack will be provided.
The Taverntist
Noteworthy is The Taverntist on the 12th floor, a modern creative cuisine restaurant led by Chef James Sharman, hailed by The New York Times as a defining figure in modern cuisine. Using Taiwan local ingredients to create a gourmet feast that is unpretentious, avant-garde and full of surprises, it has been a MICHELIN Selected restaurant for four consecutive years.
Matthew Lim, General Manager of Kimpton Da An Hotel
Matthew Lim, a Malaysian, set out on his journey in the hospitality industry at 25, starting from The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Wynn Macau and other internationally renowned hotels, make it all the way from revenue manager to the region director for Southeast Asia at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Having a deep understanding of market strategy planning, revenue management and market forecasting, he was appointed as the revenue director of Taipei W Hotel and participated in the pre-opening period in 2010. Four years later, Lim was promoted to the deputy general manager of Taipei W Hotel. After gaining considerable experience in several fields, such as strategy development and hotel operations management, Lim was appointed as the general manager of Kimpton Da An Hotel in December, 2017, and officially joined InterContinental Hotels Group.
As the General Manager of Kimpton Da An Hotel, Matthew states: “Launching the first Kimpton in Asia has been an exciting journey. Our primary goal is to fully introduce the Kimpton spirit to Asia and lead guests to experience the boutique hotel style and Ridiculously Personal Experience of the American West Coast.”
Kimpton Da An Hotel
Address: No.25, Ln.27, Sec. 4, Ren Ai Rd., Da An Dist., Taipei.
Contact: +886 2 2173 7999
Website: www.kimptonhotels.com/taipei