Humble House Taipei — a hotel that is an art gallery in the heart of Xinyi
Humble House Taipei is a 5-star hotel that's "both a place to stay and an art museum in one" — displaying more than 600 original artworks throughout the building. It sits in the heart of Xinyi, Taipei's most modern district, with a rooftop pool overlooking Taipei 101, generously sized rooms, and a guest score as high as 9.4.
Humble House Taipei opened in late 2013 and in 2018 joined Curio Collection by Hilton — an upper-tier group that selects only hotels with a distinctive personality. This is not a cookie-cutter chain hotel; it's the personal vision of an art-loving chairwoman. The result is a 235-room hotel that doubles as a gallery: the lobby, corridors and even the guest rooms are hung with carefully chosen original works of art.
"It's like staying inside an art gallery. The rooms are far bigger than most 5-star hotels in Taipei, and the rooftop pool has a clear view of Taipei 101."
The first thing guests mention most is room size — in a city where hotel rooms tend to be cramped, Humble House offers rooms that are unusually generous by Taipei standards. Deluxe Rooms start around 26 sqm and Premier Rooms around 36 sqm, finished in warm tones with smart TOTO toilets, comfortable beds and tasteful design materials, exactly as you'd expect from a hotel that sells itself on design.
The location is in the very heart of Xinyi — about a 3-minute walk to MRT Taipei City Hall on the Blue Line, which connects straight to Taipei Main Station. The hotel is surrounded by the Breeze, ATT 4 FUN and Eslite Spectrum malls, with Taipei 101 an easy stroll away. A pleasant surprise many don't expect: Humble House has a large outdoor garden on its podium level — a rare green space for a hotel in the middle of the city.
The rooftop outdoor pool is another highlight — you can swim with Taipei 101 as a backdrop, alongside an in-house gym and spa. Breakfast at the La Rotisserie restaurant earns praise for its quality and freshly cooked dishes, though some guests feel the choice isn't as wide as at the largest 5-star hotels. Staff are generally described as professional and helpful.
To be honest, Humble House sits at the higher end of the price scale, and in high season room rates can climb sharply. Some guests have reported unexpected extra charges, such as early check-in or upgrade fees, and in line with Taiwan's sustainability policy the hotel does not provide free single-use toiletries — bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste.
In short, Humble House Taipei is best for travellers seeking a tasteful stay with spacious rooms and an artful atmosphere you won't find at an ordinary chain hotel. If you value design and a sense of calm in central Xinyi more than being right beside Taipei 101 itself, this is one of the most memorable choices in the city.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Excellent Xinyi location, 3 min walk to MRT City Hall
- ✓ Rooms are spacious and very clean, beautifully styled
- ✓ Artwork throughout creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere
- ✓ Friendly, genuinely helpful staff
- ! Fairly high prices, especially in high season
- ! Breakfast choice not as wide as expected
- ! Some unannounced extra charges can crop up
- ✓ Central Xinyi location, close to malls and Taipei 101
- ✓ Spacious rooms, soft beds, modern TOTO fixtures
- ✓ Rooftop pool with lovely city views
- ✓ Tasteful art-led interior design
- ! Pricey compared with other hotels in the district
- ! No free single-use toiletries provided
- ! Service can be a little inconsistent
- 💡If you're on a tight budget — rates here sit at the higher end and spike in high season (Lunar New Year / New Year / cherry blossom) → book 2–3 months ahead, or pick a Deluxe over a Premier for a more reasonable price
- 💡If you want a giant breakfast buffet — La Rotisserie focuses on quality and freshly cooked dishes, but the spread isn't as wide as at the largest 5-star hotels → Xinyi has plenty of cafes and breakfast spots within walking distance
- 💡If you expect a full set of toiletries — under Taiwan's sustainability policy the hotel doesn't give out free single-use toothbrushes and toothpaste → pack your own personal items