How many hotels in Taipei actually have a genuine rooftop pool?

After checking 13 top-rated 5-star hotels in Taipei, only 6 have a confirmed outdoor open-sky pool on the roof or upper floor: Capella Taipei, Humble House, Regent Taipei, The Okura Prestige, W Taipei and Sheraton Grand. Many well-known properties — including Mandarin Oriental, Le Méridien and Madison Taipei — have indoor pools only.

Which Taipei rooftop pool hotel has the best Taipei 101 view?

Capella Taipei (25m pool on Floor 14, direct 101 line of sight) and Humble House Taipei (sky pool, 101 fills the frame) are the top two. W Taipei's WET® Pool also has a strong Taipei 101 view but with a livelier, lifestyle-brand atmosphere.

What is the best-value rooftop pool hotel in Taipei?

Humble House Taipei from NT$6,100 per night — score 9.4 from 833 reviews, sky pool facing Taipei 101, rooms from 50+ sqm, Hilton Curio Collection. It is the strongest value proposition in the verified rooftop-pool category.

What are the pool opening hours at Taipei rooftop hotels?

Most pools run approximately 07:00–22:00. W Taipei's WET® Pool operates until around 22:00. The best light for photography is between 18:00–20:00 (golden hour with Taipei 101). For a quiet swim with nobody else around, the 07:00–09:00 window is consistently the calmest.

How far in advance should I book a Taipei rooftop pool hotel?

For weekdays in ordinary months, 2–4 weeks is usually enough. During Cherry Blossom season (March–April), Lunar New Year and New Year's Eve, book 2–3 months ahead — 5-star hotels with verified rooftop pools are in high demand and the best rooms sell out quickly.

Can non-guests use the rooftop pools at these Taipei hotels?

Generally no — pools are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. A handful of hotels offer limited Day Pass access at a premium price; contact the hotel directly if this is your plan. The pools in this list are all residential guest facilities, not public attractions.

Swim Above Taipei 101 — 6 Verified Rooftop Pool Hotels in Taipei 2026

🏊 Why does Taipei's "rooftop pool" promise so often disappoint — and how did we fix that?

Plenty of Taipei hotels advertise "swimming pool" in their listings. Show up and you often find an indoor lap pool on the 2nd floor or a basement spa pool with no view whatsoever. This article does things differently — we checked every 5-star hotel in Taipei one by one to confirm the pool is genuinely on the roof or upper floor, open-sky, with a real city view. Sources: hotel schemaDesc, galleryAlt captions and review body text from guest stays. Of 13 hotels surveyed, only 6 passed the rooftop test — ranging from the newly opened Capella Taipei (April 2025, ultra-luxury) to the 40-year Sheraton Grand institution.

How we picked · Verification · Disclosure

This article surveyed 13 five-star hotels in Taipei and verified each property's pool type against three data sources: hotel schemaDesc fields, galleryAlt captions and body review text in the Wherebest review database, cross-referenced with official hotel websites. Only hotels with confirmed outdoor open-sky pools on the rooftop or upper floors were included. Hotels with indoor pools (Mandarin Oriental, Le Méridien), ground-level or podium pools (Grand Hyatt) and no pool at all (Hôtel Éclat, Madison Taipei) were excluded. Rankings reflect review score × review volume × pool-specific standout factors (floor height, 101 view, unique angle).

Last verified 28 May 2026 — pool configurations and prices may change; confirm with the hotel before check-in.

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Taipei's rooftop-pool hotels span three main districts: Xinyi — W Taipei + Humble House, 2–3 min walk to MRT City Hall · Zhongshan — Regent Taipei + The Okura Prestige, 5 min walk to MRT Shuanglian / Zhongshan · Zhongzheng (city centre) — Sheraton Grand, 2 min walk to MRT Shandao Temple · Capella Taipei is in Songshan district, 5 min walk to MRT Taipei Arena.

Contents — click to jump straight to a hotel!

1 Capella Taipei NT$20,000 2 Humble House Taipei NT$6,100 3 Regent Taipei NT$12,000 4 The Okura Prestige Taipei NT$6,800 5 W Taipei NT$9,000 6 Sheraton Grand Taipei NT$7,000

All 6 hotels — let's go!

Ultra-Luxury 5-star

Capella Taipei

★ 9.5/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.5 · 66 reviews (opened April 2025)

✦ Ultra-Luxury · Opened 2025

🚇 MRT Taipei Arena · 5 min walk

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Starting price

NT$20,000

≈ US$620 / night

Grand RoomNT$20,000/night

Capella SuiteNT$35,000/night

Capella ManorNT$80,000+/night

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🏊 25m pool, Floor 14, Taipei 101 view✦ Personal Culturist for every room🌅 Golden-hour pool window 17:30–19:00🍽️ 5 Michelin-recommended restaurants

📍 No. 139, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District

Capella Taipei opened in April 2025 and immediately became the most jaw-dropping rooftop pool in the city. The 25-metre outdoor pool sits on Floor 14 — open sky, direct line of sight to Taipei 101, designed by André Fu Studio. A score of 9.5 from 66 guests (brand new but already flawless) and every room comes with a dedicated Culturist to handle itineraries, restaurant bookings and anything else you need. Straight talk: if you have the budget for the very best Taipei can offer, this is it.

💡 Tip: Hit the pool between 17:30–19:00 — the setting sun turns Taipei 101 gold and the light on the water is extraordinary. Tell your Culturist in advance if you want a private pool zone; they almost always make it happen.

👍 Pros

✓ 25m pool on Floor 14, open-sky, Taipei 101 dead ahead — the best pool view in Taipei
✓ Score 9.5/10 — highest in this article; every guest has posted the pool photo
✓ Personal Culturist per room — itineraries, restaurants, taxis, zero hassle
✓ 5 Michelin-recommended dining options in-house — no need to leave

👎 Things to note

✗ Rates start at NT$20,000+ per night — honeymoon or very special-occasion territory
✗ Review count is small (66 guests) since it only opened in 2025 — track it as it grows

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Art 5-star hotel

Humble House Taipei

★ 9.4/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.4 · 833 reviews · Hilton Curio Collection

🎨 Best value · Sky pool, 101 view

🚇 MRT City Hall · 3 min walk

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Starting price

NT$6,100

≈ US$190 / night

Deluxe Room (50+ sqm)NT$6,100/night

Panoramic Suite (101 View)NT$10,500/night

Penthouse SuiteNT$22,000/night

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🏊 Sky pool with direct Taipei 101 view🌅 Sunset pool window 18:00–20:00🎨 600+ original artworks throughout🛏️ Rooms from 50+ sqm

📍 No. 18, Songgao Road, Xinyi District

Humble House is the rooftop-pool hotel that delivers the best value in this entire list — a score of 9.4 from 833 guests, a sky pool looking straight at Taipei 101, rooms that start at a spacious 50+ sqm, 600+ original artworks on every floor, and the Hilton Curio Collection pedigree. MRT City Hall is 3 minutes away. At NT$6,100 for a 5-star with a rooftop pool directly facing Taipei 101, it's hard to argue against it. If you can only pick one hotel from this article, this is the strongest all-round case.

💡 Tip: Visit the pool between 18:00–20:00 — the golden-hour light on Taipei 101 is stunning. Book the Panoramic Suite if budget allows; you'll see the tower from bed.

👍 Pros

✓ Sky pool directly facing Taipei 101 — Taipei 101 in the frame of every photo
✓ Score 9.4/10 from 833 reviews — most-reviewed rooftop-pool hotel with a top score
✓ Rooms from 50+ sqm — larger than most 5-star hotels in Taipei
✓ Hilton Honors points earned here

👎 Things to note

✗ Some reviews flag the buffet breakfast as pricey compared to dining outside
✗ Xinyi district is quieter than Ximending if you prefer a lively late-night scene

——— Next hotel ———

5-star luxury hotel

Regent Taipei

★ 9.2/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.2 · 3,500+ reviews · IHG Regent / Silks

🏆 Most-reviewed in this list

🚇 MRT Shuanglian · 5 min walk

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Starting price

NT$12,000

≈ US$373 / night

Deluxe Room (40 sqm)NT$12,000/night

Regent Club RoomNT$16,500/night

Regent SuiteNT$28,000/night

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🏊 Rooftop Pool, Floor 3, private setting🥩 Robin's Steakhouse — Taipei institution💆 World-class Regent Spa⭐ 35-year Zhongshan landmark

📍 No. 3, Lane 39, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District

The Regent Taipei's rooftop pool is the one Taipei locals know best — it has been running since 1990, the outdoor pool on Floor 3 feels genuinely private, and with 3,500+ reviews at a score of 9.2 it has the most credible data in this entire article. Robin's Steakhouse inside the hotel has been Taipei's celebration dinner institution for decades. If you want a verified rooftop pool, a legendary dining room and IHG Rewards points, the Regent does all three without compromise.

💡 Tip: The Regent pool is quieter than W Taipei or Humble House — perfect if you actually want to swim rather than pose. Reserve a table at Robin's Steakhouse at least a week ahead on weekends.

👍 Pros

✓ 3,500+ reviews at 9.2 — the most trustworthy data set in this list
✓ Rooftop pool in a private, low-key setting — better for actual swimming
✓ Robin's Steakhouse + Crystal Club — legendary dining in-house
✓ IHG Rewards points earned here

👎 Things to note

✗ Price starts at NT$12,000+ per night for this tier
✗ Floor 3 pool has a city-level view, not a high panorama — trade-off for the privacy

——— Next hotel ———

Japanese-style 5-star hotel

The Okura Prestige Taipei

★ 9.1/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.1 · 1,466 reviews · Okura Hotels Japan

🇯🇵 Japanese sky pool experience

🚇 MRT Zhongshan · 5 min walk

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Starting price

NT$6,800

≈ US$211 / night

Okura Prestige Room (44 sqm)NT$6,800/night

Deluxe Room (55 sqm)NT$8,500/night

SuiteNT$16,000+/night

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🏊 Open-sky pool on upper floor🇯🇵 Genuine Omotenashi service⭐ 2 Michelin restaurants in-house🛏️ Rooms start at 44 sqm

📍 No. 9, Section 1, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District

The Okura Prestige offers a sky pool experience that is quietly, distinctly Japanese — calm, unhurried, no poolside DJ. A score of 9.1 from 1,466 guests, rooms that start at 44 sqm (noticeably larger than the Taipei average), and two Michelin-starred restaurants (Toh-Ka-Lin and Yamazato) in the same building. If you rate tranquility and Omotenashi attention-to-detail above a buzzy rooftop bar scene, the Okura wins the comparison every time.

💡 Tip: Reserve the sky pool between 07:00–09:00 — the quietest window of the day. The Japanese breakfast here (natto, miso soup, grilled fish) is genuinely outstanding and worth every NT dollar.

👍 Pros

✓ Open-sky pool — genuinely tranquil, highest privacy among all 6
✓ Omotenashi service: staff anticipate needs before you ask
✓ Rooms start at 44 sqm — larger than most 5-star competitors in Taipei
✓ Michelin restaurants Toh-Ka-Lin + Yamazato in-house

👎 Things to note

✗ MRT Zhongshan is 5 min walk — not as close as W Taipei's 2 min
✗ Sky pool is smaller than Capella or W — better for relaxation than lap training

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Lifestyle luxury 5-star

W Taipei

★ 9.0/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.0 · 1,400 reviews · Marriott W Hotels

🏊 Iconic WET® Pool

🚇 MRT City Hall · 2 min walk

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Starting price

NT$9,000

≈ US$280 / night

Wonderful RoomNT$9,000/night

Spectacular Room (101 View)NT$11,000/night

Cool Corner SuiteNT$14,000/night

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🏊 WET® Pool — open-sky, Taipei 101 view🎶 Woobar · world-class DJ nightly🌅 Sunset pool window 18:00–20:00💆 AWAY® Spa + FIT® Gym 24 hrs

📍 No. 10, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao East Rd., Xinyi District

W Taipei's WET® Pool is the most photographed rooftop pool in Taipei — upper floor, open sky, Taipei 101 filling the horizon, and Woobar below mixing cocktails you can carry poolside. A score of 9.0 from 1,400 guests. MRT City Hall is a 2-minute walk — the best transit location among all 6 hotels in this list. Straight talk: if you want a pool photo that stops your feed and gets people asking where you stayed, this is the one.

💡 Tip: Hit the pool between 18:00–20:00 for the golden-hour Taipei 101 shot. Book the Spectacular Room — the price difference over the Wonderful Room is modest, and waking up to Taipei 101 from bed is worth it.

👍 Pros

✓ WET® Pool open-sky with Taipei 101 view — the most iconic pool shot in Taipei
✓ MRT City Hall 2 min walk — best transit access among all 6 hotels here
✓ Woobar poolside cocktails + DJ every night — unmatched atmosphere
✓ Marriott Bonvoy points earned here

👎 Things to note

✗ Woobar DJ runs until late on Friday–Saturday nights; noise carries to some floors
✗ WET® Pool gets crowded on weekends — choose Okura instead if you want quiet

——— Next hotel ———

5-star Marriott hotel

Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

★ 8.8/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 8.8 · 3,000+ reviews · Marriott Bonvoy Grand

🏛️ 40-year institution · Rooftop pool

🚇 MRT Shandao Temple · 2 min walk

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Starting price

NT$7,000

≈ US$218 / night

Deluxe RoomNT$7,000/night

Sheraton Club RoomNT$10,000/night

Executive SuiteNT$18,000+/night

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🏊 Rooftop outdoor pool · city centre view🍳 Kitchen 12 breakfast buffet — top-rated🏋️ Full fitness + spa facilities🚇 MRT Shandao Temple 2 min

📍 No. 12, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District

The Sheraton Grand has been open since 1984 and its rooftop outdoor pool is one of the oldest open-sky pools in Taipei — a 688-room institution with 3,000+ verified guest reviews at 8.8. MRT Shandao Temple is 2 minutes away; Taipei Main Station (for HSR connections) is 10 minutes on foot. The Kitchen 12 breakfast buffet consistently draws the most guest praise of any feature in the hotel. Straight talk: if you need a verified rooftop pool, a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, strong transit access and a price that sits below the rest of this list's midpoint — the Sheraton Grand is a reliable answer.

💡 Tip: Arrive at Kitchen 12 before 08:00 — the queue builds fast after 08:30. The rooftop pool between 07:00–09:00 is at its quietest; the early morning city view is genuinely beautiful.

👍 Pros

✓ Confirmed outdoor rooftop pool — a Taipei institution since 1984
✓ MRT Shandao Temple 2 min · 10 min walk to Taipei Main Station for HSR
✓ Kitchen 12 breakfast buffet — the most praised hotel breakfast in this list
✓ Marriott Bonvoy points · 688 rooms means availability rarely an issue

👎 Things to note

✗ Building opened in 1984; some areas feel dated compared with newer hotels
✗ Rooftop pool is smaller than Capella or W — better for relaxing than lap training

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Compare All 6 Rooftop Pool Hotels — Taipei 2026

#	Hotel	Stars	Score	Pool / Floor	Price/night	MRT
1	Capella Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	9.5	NT$20,000	25m pool · Floor 14 · 101 view	Ultra-Luxury
2	Humble House Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	9.4	NT$6,100	Sky pool · rooftop · 101 view	Best value
3	Regent Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	9.2	NT$12,000	Rooftop pool · Floor 3 · private	Most reviews
4	The Okura Prestige Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	9.1	NT$6,800	Sky pool · upper floor · tranquil
5	W Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	9.0	NT$9,000	WET® Pool · upper floor · 101 view	Most iconic
6	Sheraton Grand Taipei	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	8.8	NT$7,000	Outdoor rooftop pool · city view

Which rooftop pool hotel matches your trip?

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Best pool photo with Taipei 101 in frame

→ Capella Taipei (Floor 14, direct 101 view) or Humble House (sky pool, 101 fills the frame) — these two produce the strongest pool shots in the city.

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Best value rooftop pool with a Taipei 101 view

→ Humble House Taipei from NT$6,100 · score 9.4 from 833 reviews · rooftop sky pool facing Taipei 101 · rooms from 50+ sqm. The clearest value case in this list.

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Party atmosphere — pool + DJ + cocktails

→ W Taipei WET® Pool + Woobar cocktail bar with DJ every evening. No other hotel in this list comes close for nightlife energy.

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Tranquil pool, spa-like quiet, Japanese service

→ The Okura Prestige Taipei — the quietest pool experience of all 6, with Omotenashi service anticipating your needs before you voice them.

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Rooftop pool + easiest access to HSR / Taipei Main Station

→ Sheraton Grand Taipei — outdoor rooftop pool, MRT Shandao Temple 2 min walk, 10 min on foot to Taipei Main Station. Earn Marriott Bonvoy points.

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No budget ceiling — the very best Taipei offers

→ Capella Taipei from NT$20,000 · 25m pool on Floor 14 · personal Culturist · 5 Michelin-recommended restaurants. Ultra-luxury with no rival in this city.

📌 Note: All 6 pools in this article are confirmed outdoor open-sky pools on the rooftop or upper floor of their building, verified from hotel data. Indoor pools and podium-level pools were excluded. Prices are approximate and vary by season and date. During peak periods (Cherry Blossom April / Lunar New Year / New Year's Eve) rates rise 30–50% and advance booking of 2–3 months is recommended. NT$1 ≈ US$0.031. Article by Wherebest.com

Swim Above Taipei 101!
6 Rooftop Pool Hotels
Verified & Ranked 2026

🏊 Why does Taipei's "rooftop pool" promise so often disappoint — and how did we fix that?

Capella Taipei

Humble House Taipei

Regent Taipei

The Okura Prestige Taipei

W Taipei

Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

FAQ — Rooftop Pool Hotels in Taipei

Swim Above Taipei 101!6 Rooftop Pool HotelsVerified & Ranked 2026

🏊 Why does Taipei's "rooftop pool" promise so often disappoint — and how did we fix that?

Capella Taipei

Humble House Taipei

Regent Taipei

The Okura Prestige Taipei

W Taipei

Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

FAQ — Rooftop Pool Hotels in Taipei

Swim Above Taipei 101!
6 Rooftop Pool Hotels
Verified & Ranked 2026