The cylindrical tower of Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan and the surrounding city
Tainan · East District, behind Tainan Station|Shangri-La|City hotel

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan

A hotel in Tainan's tallest building, right by the rear exit of Tainan Station, with 331 rooms, Shanghai Pavilion for Jiangzhe cuisine on the 38th floor, the Café at Far Eastern buffet on the 10th floor, and an outdoor heart-shaped pool.

Location
On Section West, Daxue Road in East District, about a 2-minute walk to the rear exit of Tainan Station
Getting there
About 15 minutes by car to Tainan Airport and about 22–25 minutes to HSR Tainan Station
Rooms
331 rooms and suites, standard room types 39–50 sqm, plus family rooms and connecting roomsCheck-in / check-out 15:00/12:00
Why stay
Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor, Café at Far Eastern on the 10th floor, an outdoor heart-shaped pool and the Horizon Club lounge on the 24th floor

At a Glance

What is Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan like?

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan is at No. 89, Section West, Daxue Road, East District, about a 2-minute walk from the rear exit of Tainan Station, with bus stops also within walking distance. The hotel's tower is the tallest building in Tainan, and the upper floors look out over the city.

There are 331 rooms and suites, with standard room types of 39–50 sqm. Dining includes Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor (Chinese cuisine centered on Jiangzhe dishes), the open-kitchen buffet Café at Far Eastern on the 10th floor, and the Lobby Lounge and The Shop pastry shop on the 1st floor.

Leisure facilities include an outdoor heart-shaped pool, a gym, a sauna and VALMONT SPA on the 7th floor, and the Horizon Club lounge is on the 24th floor. It suits travelers arriving and leaving Tainan by train, or who want to park the car and see the city's historic sites on foot and by private charter.

Sofa seating in the 1st-floor Lobby Lounge
Location
No. 89, Section West, Daxue Road, about a 2-minute walk to the rear exit of Tainan Station
Rooms
331 rooms, standard room types 39–50 sqm, plus family rooms, connecting rooms and suites
Dining
Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor, Café at Far Eastern on the 10th floor, Lobby Lounge and The Shop on the 1st floor
Facilities
Outdoor heart-shaped pool, gym, sauna, VALMONT SPA on the 7th floor
House rules
Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00; no pets except guide dogs

✓ A good fit if

  • Travelers arriving and leaving Tainan by train: the hotel is right beside the rear exit of Tainan Station, about a 2-minute walk, so pulling luggage is no effort.
  • Families with children or larger groups: the Deluxe Family Room has two double beds and sleeps 4, and there are connecting rooms of 100 sqm and 139 sqm; children under 7 of Shangri-La Circle members eat free at Café at Far Eastern (accompanied by an adult, up to 2 per room).
  • Travelers who want a Chinese banquet meal at the hotel: Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor focuses on Jiangzhe cuisine and also offers vegetarian set menus and a gluten-free menu.

✕ Consider another hotel if

  • Your plans center on Anping Old Fort and the Sicao Green Tunnel and you'd like to stay in Anping: consider Crowne Plaza Tainan in Anping District. — try Crowne Plaza Tainan
  • You're driving yourself and must have a guaranteed parking space: the hotel's parking is limited, first come, first served, and cannot be reserved.

Highlights

Why stay at Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan? Three highlights

01Shanghai Pavilion

Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor

Shanghai Pavilion is on the hotel's 38th floor, focusing on Jiangzhe cuisine while also drawing on Shanghainese, Cantonese and Sichuan techniques, led by Chinese chef Xu Zhongxian (許忠賢). Choose from à la carte, set menus, vegetarian set menus, a gluten-free menu and banquet menus.

Monday to Thursday it serves lunch 11:30–14:00 and dinner 18:00–21:00; Friday to Sunday dinner is 17:30–21:00, and whether lunch is also served on weekends is subject to the restaurant's latest notice. Non-smoking throughout.

A round table by the window at Shanghai Pavilion with Tainan at night outside

02Café at Far Eastern

Café at Far Eastern buffet on the 10th floor

Café at Far Eastern is on the 10th floor, an open-kitchen buffet serving local Tainan dishes along with Chinese and Western food. Breakfast is daily 6:30–10:00 at NT$660 per person plus a 10% service charge; lunch and dinner are served Tuesday to Sunday, and the à la carte menu is available daily 11:30–21:00.

Weekday lunch is NT$1,180, weekday dinner NT$1,280 and weekends and holidays NT$1,480, all plus a 10% service charge; prices change on special holidays and long weekends.

The open kitchen and buffet dining area at Café at Far Eastern

03Outdoor Pool

The outdoor heart-shaped pool and gym

The outdoor heart-shaped pool is surrounded by tropical plants and open 07:00–21:30, with weekend and long-weekend hours as posted on site; children under 130 cm tall or aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

The gym and sauna areas are open 06:00–22:00; children 12 and under may not use the sauna's hot and cold pools, steam room or dry sauna.

The outdoor pool and poolside loungers

Rooms

Rooms

The 331 rooms and suites are divided into regular rooms, Horizon Club floors and suites, with standard room types of 39–50 sqm, and most bathrooms have a bathtub and separate shower. Views vary by room type and floor, so confirm when booking. No pets except guide dogs.

A large bed, desk and city view in a Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

39 sqm, with a soaking tub and separate shower in the bathroom and coffee and tea making facilities.

39 sqmBathtub

Deluxe Room / Grand Deluxe

Deluxe Room / Grand Deluxe

The Deluxe Room is 50 sqm; the Grand Deluxe Room is 39–50 sqm on the 29th to 37th floors.

High floors50 sqm

Deluxe Family Room / Executive Family Room

Deluxe Family Room / Executive Family Room

The Deluxe Family Room is 50 sqm with two double beds for 4 guests; the Executive Family Room is 58 sqm with two large beds, or one large bed plus two single beds.

Sleeps 4Family bedding

Horizon Deluxe Room

Horizon Deluxe Room

Access to the Horizon Club lounge on the 24th floor (7:00–22:00), including breakfast and evening cocktails 17:30–19:30, with late check-out until 16:00 subject to availability.

Club loungeLate check-out

Plaza Suite / Presidential Suite

Plaza Suite / Presidential Suite

The Plaza Suite is 89 sqm; for twin beds, contact reservations. The Presidential Suite is 196 sqm, with butler service, a jacuzzi bathtub and a steam room.

SuiteButler service

Connecting Rooms

Connecting Rooms

A Deluxe Room connected to a Deluxe Family Room is 100 sqm, and a Plaza Suite connected to a Deluxe Family Room is 139 sqm, suited to family groups.

Connecting roomsFamily trips

Facilities

Facilities

Facilities are spread over several floors: the Lobby Lounge and The Shop on the 1st floor, the spa on the 7th, Café at Far Eastern on the 10th, the Horizon Club and business center on the 24th, and Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th.

Pool
Outdoor heart-shaped pool 07:00–21:30; weekend and long-weekend hours as posted on site
Fitness
Gym and sauna 06:00–22:00
Spa
VALMONT SPA on the 7th floor; hours and bookings subject to the hotel's notice
Dining
Shanghai Pavilion on the 38th floor, Café at Far Eastern on the 10th floor, Lobby Lounge (12:00–22:30) and The Shop (8:00–20:00) on the 1st floor; 24-hour in-room dining
Parking
Guest parking: spaces are limited, first come, first served, and cannot be reserved
Services
Airport pick-up (book at least 1 day ahead), laundry, babysitting services, currency exchange, business center on the 24th floor
House rules
Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00; no pets except guide dogs

Access

Location

The hotel is at No. 89, Section West, Daxue Road, East District, Tainan, right beside the rear exit of Tainan Station, about a 2-minute walk, and the city's main bus stops are also within walking distance. The NCKU shopping area is close by, and Chihkan Tower, Xiaobei Tourist Night Market and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi are not far away.

Tainan Airport is about 15 minutes away by car and HSR Tainan Station about 22–25 minutes; Kaohsiung International Airport is about 60 minutes by car, or about 90 minutes at peak times.

The red-tiled pavilions and garden of Chihkan Tower
Tainan Station
About a 2-minute walk from the rear exit
Tainan Airport
About 15 minutes by car
HSR Tainan Station
About 22–25 minutes by car
Kaohsiung International Airport
About 60 minutes by car, about 90 minutes at peak times; taxi about NT$1,500 one way
Taoyuan International Airport
Taxi about NT$7,500 one way, about 4–5 hours

With a private charter

HSR Tainan Station is about 22–25 minutes from the hotel and Kaohsiung International Airport about 1 hour, so flying in and out of Kaohsiung and spending the first night in Tainan works well. The hotel is at the rear exit of Tainan Station, a short drive from the historic sites of West Central District around Chihkan Tower and the Confucius Temple, while Anping Old Fort and the Sicao Green Tunnel lie to the west, so one day can link the city's historic sites and Anping in a single line; the next day it's easy to head south to Kaohsiung and Kenting or north to Chiayi. Guest parking is limited and first come, first served; please check with the hotel whether it applies to charter vehicles.

FAQ

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan?

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Horizon Club room guests can check in and out on the 24th floor, with late check-out until 16:00 subject to availability.

How far is Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan from Tainan Station?

The hotel is right beside the rear exit of Tainan Station, about a 2-minute walk. Tainan Airport is about 15 minutes by car and HSR Tainan Station about 22–25 minutes.

Is there parking at Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan?

Yes, but spaces are limited, first come, first served, and cannot be reserved.

What are the pool hours at Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan?

The outdoor heart-shaped pool is open 07:00–21:30, with weekend and long-weekend hours as posted on site; the gym and sauna are open 06:00–22:00.

Can I bring a pet to Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan?

No. Apart from guide dogs, pets are not allowed in the hotel.

Rates, room types, facility hours and parking rules follow the hotel’s latest notice.

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