Marriott Bonvoy’s The Luxury Collection has announced the opening of THE AMNIS, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kaohsiung, marking the brand’s debut in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung is located by the southern bay of Taiwan and is Taiwan’s second- largest city as well as its largest port city. It is 1.5 hours from the capital city of Taipei by High Speed Rail. Situated in the city’s dynamic Asia New Bay Area, the hotel invites global explorers to discover Kaohsiung through a contemporary experience inspired by the city’s relationship with water, culture and art.
Steps away from the Kaohsiung Music Center, Exhibition Center, Main Public Library, and ALIEN Art Centre, the hotel offers seamless access to the city’s cultural and waterfront attractions. The hotel is conveniently connected to Kaohsiung Station, Sanduo Shopping District MRT Station and Kaohsiung International Airport, making it ideal for both leisure and business travellers discovering Taiwan’s southern gateway.
THE AMNIS, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kaohsiung, features 147 elegantly appointed, spacious guest rooms, each thoughtfully designed to evoke the tranquility of the city’s surrounding mountains and harbour. Beginning at approximately 60 square meters, rooms feature North American timber finishes, Angora Grey marble, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the harbour’s natural light.
Guest rooms offer a residential sense of privacy with only six to ten rooms per floor, complemented by five-layer soundproofing, Swedish Bolon carpets, Italian handcrafted FALOMO beds, and BOSE audio systems. The property’s extensive wellness facilities include a semi-outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a fully equipped Technogym fitness centre.
Dining reflects the region’s warm hospitality and cultural influences
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with longan blossom honey tea, a signature gesture celebrating southern Taiwan’s flavours.
The hotel also introduces the first international outpost of Japan’s renowned UKAI Group, with Ukai-tei Kaohsiung presenting teppanyaki, Western cuisine, and kaiseki crafted by a dedicated culinary team from Japan.
The hotel also features Dassai Bar, showcasing the full collection of Junmai Daiginjo, the finest grade of sake, sourced from Yamaguchi Prefecture and New York. On the upper levels, In-Jade Lounge transitions throughout the day – from a serene venue for breakfast and afternoon tea to an evening bar with a curated gin selection.
Guests can enjoy immersive experiences
It is also the only hotel in Taiwan with an art initiative curated in partnership with one of the city’s most influential creative landmarks, ALIEN Art Centre, providing rare access to offering a richer, more immersive encounter with Kaohsiung’s vibrant artistic and cultural landscape.
Within the hotel, a thoughtfully curated collection of artwork invites guests to experience quiet moments of reflection and forge personal connections with art. Beyond its walls, a series of thematic hotel experiences further guide guests into Kaohsiung’s sensory and cultural narratives.
The brand’s signature daily Epicurean Moments introduces guests to the subtle rhythms of local life, which features a different locally inspired delicacy such as traditional white sugar mochi, sailfish balls, or ginger tomato – deepening travellers’ connection to the distinctive flavours and character of Kaohsiung.
Guests may also embark on Whispers of Water, the hotel’s featured weekly Epicurean Moment – a guided journey that explores the interplay of water, sound and light, inspired by the hotel’s design philosophy. Alternatively, guests can experience Seeking Light, Embracing the Sea, a scenic ferry excursion that reveals the harmonious relationship between Kaohsiung’s sea, harbour and mountain landscapes.
