Nearby attractions include the Beitou Library, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, and the famous Thermal Valley. For those with a bit more time, Yangmingshan National Park and Guandu Nature Park are within a 15-minute drive.

Wellspring by Silks Beitou is relatively new (opened within the past two years?) and offers 100 spacious guest rooms and suites, all designed with Japanese Zen influences and earthy tones. Indigo walls are decorated with handcrafted orchid tiles by local artisans, adding an elegant touch that I loved. These thoughtful details embody the brand’s core value: to serve as we would like to be served (將心比心、待人如己).

We stayed in the Hollywood King Room (~S$843 per night), which was super sleek, modern, and spacious. The room came with a king-sized bed, a sofa, a mini table with welcome fruits, and pretty city views.

Check out the mini fridge because it comes with free drinks, including alcohol hehe.

They also offer free face masks, and I was told this is a signature of all hotels under Silks Hotel Group.

Not forgetting the coffee and tea-making facilities, along with snacks!

The bathroom was defo the highlight of my stay with its dual bathtubs: one filled with Beitou’s white sulfur hot spring water, and another with cold water for contrast.

Also, I gotta appreciate that the toilet has a BIDET. This is always a plus point for any hotel.

In addition to in-room tubs, the hotel has two large public baths themed around “Mountain” and “Valley.”, obviously separated by gender.

They even have certified Japanese Onsen Guides, trained in Japan, to teach guests about wellness, etiquette, and Beitou’s unique spring culture.

Each public bath features spacious locker rooms, which are superbly clean and luxurious.

They also come with sauna rooms, in case the public baths aren't enough to sweat you out.

For relaxation, guests can enjoy the temperature-controlled outdoor pool, spa baths, saunas, and steam rooms.

Speaking of the outdoor pool, they come with jacuzzis!

Of course, you can also book a private spa room for a day, if you don't want to stay overnight. It's available for booking for up to four persons.

The Wellspring Spa deserves special mention—it’s been awarded Taiwan’s Best Hotel Spa seven years running by the World SPA Awards.

Fitness enthusiasts have access to a well-equipped gym, while families can take advantage of the Kids’ Zone with both indoor and outdoor play areas.

The hotel also embraces art and culture through The Gallery, a stylish space for seasonal artist exhibitions, happy hour drinks, and art workshops.

We tried the Herbal Ball Experience, rolling locally sourced herbs like mugwort and mint into scented balls that could be used for massage or dropped into the bath. Simple, but surprisingly relaxing.If you're too lazy to travel out for food and just wanna relax in the hotel all day, you're in luck because the hotel has excellent restaurants. There's Mihan Beitou, a lively Japanese hotpot restaurant with 116 seats, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their signature sukiyaki pots, designed like farmers’ hoes, are both quirky and authentic. I especially enjoyed the farm-to-table salad bar featuring fresh vegetables from Yangmingshan!

There's also Bando Club, a banquet-style Taiwanese restaurant with seven private dining rooms and a large hall for groups. Local specialities like Penghu squid noodles and savoury pork ribs made this one of my favourite restaurants during this trip.

The hotel also offers a free Green Health Travel programme for guests, which is essentially a health-centric walking route that covers popular tourist spots in Beitou. Our first stop on our walk was Xinbeitou Station. Originally built in 1916 during the Japanese colonial era, the wooden station was carefully restored and reopened in 2017. It’s a nostalgic stop that reflects Beitou’s history as a hot spring town, and it's also a nice spot for taking pictures.

There's even a preserved old train there that you can snap some photos with.

Next was Beitou Library—Taiwan’s first certified “green” library. Its wooden, treehouse-like structure blends into the surrounding park, making for a peaceful visit.

My favourite stop was, of course, the Thermal Valley. It's perhaps Beitou’s most iconic attraction, also called Hell Valley or Ghost Lake.

Sulfuric steam rises dramatically from the emerald-green spring, which reaches up to 100°C. It’s eerie, beautiful, and definitely a must-see.

Remember to bring an onsen egg with you! You can't cook it at the site, but you can bring one along and eat it there.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Wellspring by Silks Beitou as it combines the best of wellness, culture, and sustainability. It’s a retreat that makes you slow down and truly savour Beitou’s unique charm, from its luxurious hot spring baths and award-winning spa to its artistic flair and eco-friendly design. Sure, the price tag is steep, but for a rejuvenating city escape just minutes from Taipei’s centre, it’s worth every penny.

This blog post is a media trip review.