Silks Place Taroko

“Silks Place Taroka- Epic hotel”

This is an hotel of two characters. There is a busy, efficient , welcoming modern hotel which caters for the general tourist market. They offer modern, clean, but I suspect compact rooms which offer value. Additionaly they have the 'Retreat' rooms which are raised to an exceptionally high standard … more

This is an hotel of two characters. There is a busy, efficient , welcoming modern hotel which caters for the general tourist market. They offer modern, clean, but I suspect compact rooms which offer value. Additionaly they have the 'Retreat' rooms which are raised to an exceptionally high standard with some prices to match. We felt the extra for a 'Garden View' suite was worth it for our special occasion. The whole point of this hotel is to stay over and visit the splendid Taroka gorge. However that business plan has collapsed along with the walls of the gorge during the recent earthquake. We felt that our 'Retreat' privileges were a little curtailed owing to lower occupancy because of the restricted access to the gorge and it must be difficult for the hotel to accommodate such a curtailed business. The benefits were that a discerning tourist enjoys unprecidented access to a very quiet location normally overrun with weekenders from Taipei. The a la carte restaurant is quiet to extinct but the buffet restaurant, although busy, offers a splendid array of of truly delicious, plentiful, and quality food. The swimming pool area is a delight. There is only one modest hikng trail available but I suspect the determined hiker could make a day via the tarmac road which is virtually deserted presently on account of the timed entry to the gorge and absolutely minimal traffic. So. Bust the bank account and go for a 'Retreat' room. Challenge the hotel staff to rise to the occasion of your visit and politely make clear the aspects of your stay you wish to enjoy. I am pretty confident they will rise to your challenge and make your visit memorable. We stayed for two nights but I wish we'd had time for three. We loved our stay.

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“Exceptional stay and service!!!”

We had a wonderful stay at Silks Place Taroko, and I really want to recognize Dorcas Huang at the front desk and her manager Robin Tsai for going far above and beyond. Because of road construction in Taroko National Park, the roads are only open at certain times each day, and we were very close to… more

We had a wonderful stay at Silks Place Taroko, and I really want to recognize Dorcas Huang at the front desk and her manager Robin Tsai for going far above and beyond. Because of road construction in Taroko National Park, the roads are only open at certain times each day, and we were very close to missing our train back to Taipei. Dorcas spent a lot of time behind the scenes making sure we had the correct return tickets and that everything was handled properly. When the tickets needed to be exchanged in person, Robin actually went down to the train station himself to help sort it out. Since the exchange couldn’t be completed without my credit card, he used his own money to help us secure the tickets right away. Their level of care truly made all the difference. They handled all the heavy lifting behind the scenes and turned what could have been a stressful situation for us into something that felt easy. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, tucked into the mountains and incredibly peaceful and serene. It feels luxurious but still warm and welcoming. We only stayed one night and really wish we could have stayed longer. I even took one of their yoga classes, which was such a nice bonus and perfect for the setting. It’s definitely a splurge, but absolutely worth it for the experience, the service, and the setting. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. Thank you again to Dorcas and Robin for truly exceptional service.

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“Really recommend, lovely stay”

Really loved this hotel in Taroko. It is a real family resort with loads for the kids but the effort they go to for classes, firepits, evening cinema, happy hour with drinks and popcorn is really lovely. Set in the middle of the gorge there are limited walks open at the moment (April 2026) but it… more

Really loved this hotel in Taroko. It is a real family resort with loads for the kids but the effort they go to for classes, firepits, evening cinema, happy hour with drinks and popcorn is really lovely. Set in the middle of the gorge there are limited walks open at the moment (April 2026) but it is still worth a stop. There is a lovely rooftop pool with comfy beds and three jacuzzi baths in what is an incredible setting. If you can, get a gorge room as the views are stunning. Breakfast and dinner buffet are great and after experiencing a few other similar hotels in taiwan, this restaurant is a lot more civilised for a buffet. Really good quality food and a room that felt like a restaurant rather than a canteen. Also decent wine on a wine list. The staff are really lovely too, can't do enough for you but not overly intrusive. Right from reception to housekeeping to the life guards at the pool. There is a happy hour at 4.30 with complimentary drinks and popcorn. Really well managed hotel, thank you for a lovely stay.

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“Unfriendly welcome.”

We stayed here one night in April 2026 in a 2 person room with gorge view. Although we booked and paid for a stay including dinner, the latter was not known by Reception. After this was solved by our guide, we learned we could only eat at 19.30. Everything was mentioned as a fact, without any apolo… more

We stayed here one night in April 2026 in a 2 person room with gorge view. Although we booked and paid for a stay including dinner, the latter was not known by Reception. After this was solved by our guide, we learned we could only eat at 19.30. Everything was mentioned as a fact, without any apologies. On the internet we found out that this happened to other people as well: large groups seem to get priority in the restaurant and if you do not travel as part of a large group you are only welcome after the large groups had dinner. In our opinion an unacceptable policy! At 18.00 we solved this by bluffing our way into the buffet restaurant where we noticed many available seats. The buffet was excellent although expensive (more than TWD 1500 per person). The corridors where the rooms are don’t look very attractive: dark brown carpet and poor lighting. Luckily our room was more attractive: spacious with a wooden floor and with a view on the gorge. The room has airconditioning, a tv, a minibar, watercooker and Nespresso coffee machine. And also a machine with an unknown purpose because all instructions were in Chinese (dehumidifier maybe?). The hotel has water dispensers where you can (without any charge) refill your bottles with drinking water. The bathroom has one sink, a bath and a separate shower. The bed, shower and WiFi are good. The lighting could be better. breakfast buffet is excellent.

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