The Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu () is
skyscraper
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hotel
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completed in 2001 in
East District, Hsinchu
East District () is a district in east Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the second largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City. The East District is home to the Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park.
Geography
* Area:
* Population: 208,122 (January ...
,
Taiwan
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. The architectural height of the building is , with a floor area of , and it comprises 24 floors above ground and four basement levels. When the building was completed in 2001, it was the tallest building in
Hsinchu
Hsinchu (, Chinese: 新竹, Pinyin: ''Xīnzhú'', Wade–Giles: ''Hsin¹-chu²'') is a city located in northwestern Taiwan. It is the most populous city in Taiwan Province not among the special municipalities, with estimated 450,655 inhabi ...
. It held the title for 15 years before being surpassed by
CIWC Tower in 2016.
The Hotel
The location of the hotel is situated in the Hsinchu city center, with close proximity to
Hsinchu Science Park
The Hsinchu Science Park (HSP; ) is an industrial park established by the government of Taiwan on 15 December 1980. It straddles Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County in Taiwan.
History
The idea of the establishment of the Hsinchu Science Park was ...
,
Hsinchu railway station
Hsinchu () is a railway station in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan served by Taiwan Railways Administration. Hsinchu Station is a major station on the West Coast line and the western terminus of the Neiwan line.
Structure
There are two ...
and
Hsinchu HSR station
Hsinchu () is a railway station in Hsinchu County, Taiwan served by Taiwan High Speed Rail. It opened for service in 2006. The station was designed by Taiwanese architect Kris Yao. Transfers to TRA Liujia station can be made at this station, ...
. The hotel has a total of 257 rooms including 16 premium suites, themed restaurants, one café and a bar. It also offers seven multi-functional meeting rooms, with a ballroom situated on the 10th floor, which has a 7-meter high ceiling and of unobstructed floor space. The hotel also features a 20-meter temperature-controlled swimming pool with city views as well as a gym with cardio and weight equipment, sauna, and a steam room.
Restaurants & Bars
* A Cut Steakhouse: Restaurant offering steaks as well as wine.
* The Chinese Restaurant:
Chinese
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* Something related to China
* Chinese people, people of Chinese nationality, citizenship, and/or ethnicity
**''Zhonghua minzu'', the supra-ethnic concept of the Chinese nation
** List of ethnic groups in China, people of va ...
restaurant featuring traditional
Cantonese cuisine
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as well as
Dim Sum
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and
Peking duck
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.
* Promenade: Buffet offering a wide variety of dishes from around the globe, including Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisine.
* A Shabu:
Shabu-shabu
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restaurant located on the 12th floor.
* Corner Bakery 63: Offers freshly baked pastries and cakes
"Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu Dining"
. Retrieved on 30 January 2021.
See also
* Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei () is a luxury hotel located in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan close to Taipei Songshan Airport, Breeze Center and Taipei Arena. The hotel, opened in May 2014, is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The hotel in ...
* Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung
Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung () is a tall five star hotel located on Minsheng 2nd Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, which opened in 1981.
Facilities
The hotel has 453 guest rooms, and 24 floors. The hotel is operated by The Ambassador Ho ...
* Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel
Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel () is located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Opened on 3 April 2010, the hotel has 386 rooms and suites and has facilities such as a business center, fitness center, temperature controlled swimming pool and sauna. ...
References
External links
Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu Official Website
Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu - Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of China
2001 establishments in Taiwan
Buildings and structures in Hsinchu
Skyscraper hotels in Taiwan
Hotels in Hsinchu
Hotel buildings completed in 2001
Skyscrapers in Hsinchu
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