Have you had the opportunity to stay in a Art Gallery Hotel? Located in the port city Kaohsiung, south of Taiwan, Silks Club is a multi-award winning 5 star hotel that is a combination of art, design, luxury and technology, a treat for your senses.

Why you should stay at Silks Club?

Things to note before you book your stay in Silks Club:

• Silks Club only welcomes guests aged 10 years and above so as to provide you with better quality accommodation.
• Be advised to dress appropriately as most restaurants in Silks Club has a dress code.

Here is an overview of Silks Club Kaohsiung by floor.

• 2nd Floor

  Ukai-tei

  Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
  Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

  The Michelin-starred restaurant chain is popular among high-profile figures, and has been used to host state banquets in Japan. The skilled performance of the teppanyaki chefs complements the superb ingredients to create an exclusive gourmet adventure.

• 3rd Floor

  Ukai Kaiseki

  Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
  Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

  Boasting simplicity, seasonality and excellence, Ukai Kaiseki is the embodiment of wholehearted hospitality. The ultimate dining experience is achieved by being mindful of the unrepeated nature of the moment.

  Grill Ukai

  Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
  Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

  Treat yourself to a sizzling grill in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, and enjoy a tempting feast for the senses.

  Dassai Bar

  Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
  Dinner: 18:00 – 23:00

  A prominent name in the world of sake, Dassai is famed for its 23% ground alcohol produced by polishing the finest brewing rice – Yamada Nishiki – to an ex-quisite 23% ratio.

• 16th Floor

  Swimming Pool

  Opening Hours:
  06:30 – 22:00

  The semi open-air infinity pool is where you can hold parties or events available upon request.

  Fitness Centre

  Opening Hours:
  06:30 – 22:00

  The fitness room provides premium gym equipment that includes Italian imported treadmills and weights. Qualified fitness instructors are available to provide guests with advice on the use of equipment and training plans.

  Sauna

  Opening Hours:
  06:30 – 22:00

  The sauna comes in separate spa rooms for male and female guests that is equipped with dry saunas, steam rooms offering and Phytoncide therapy.

• 28th Floor

  In Jade Lounge

  Breakfast: 06:30 – 10:30
  Exquisite Hour: 17:00 – 19:00
  Bar: 20:00 – 24:00

  In Jade Lounge serves Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Night Bar and can be transformed into a perfect business conference venue. Personalized service is available on request.

Art & Design

Silks Club Kaohsiung is renown for it’s art in design and architecture that is prominent as you walk around the hotel.

This 4D kinetic sculpture has 168 metal spheres float above a water pond located at the lobby. You can have a seat and watch as it moves and forms different shapes like a dance. I thought it looked very familiar. It turns out that the artist behind this piece is the same one that made the raindrops sculpture in Changi Airport.

Should you want a quiet area to read or wait for acquaintance, have a seat at this corner of the lobby located just beside the reception.

This Powder Coated Steel is located on the 16th floor. You can see the metal interwoven and the natural light that shines through it with the semi-shaded infinity pool with a view of Kaohsiung City skyline behind it.

The onsen sauna is located on the same level as the pool, separated for men and women, with fully equipped amenities.

This spiral staircase located at the 2nd floor that leads you up to Grill Ukai amused me as, when you look up, you will see these gorgeous lights reminiscent of twinkling stars.

Awards

Silks Club

• MUSE Hotel Awards – World Class Art Hotel－Regal Winner
• World Luxury Hotel Awards – Luxury Art Hotel－Global Winner

YUIMOM Residence

• IF Design Award – SS Patisserie Summer & SS Bar Spring
• Arch Design Award Winner – Architectural Design－Golden Award – Yuimom Residence
• Arch Design Award Winner – Interior Design－Golden Award – SS Bar Spring & AW Cafe Winter
• Arch Design Award Winner – Interior Design－Golden Award –SS Patisserie Winter & AW Restaurant Autumn

Alien Art Centre

• Shopping Design – Taiwan Design Best 100
• Lonely Planet – Kaohsiung’s Top Contemporary Art Museum
• Member of Taiwan Museum Pass

Accommodations

Here are the rooms and suites that are available in Silks Club Kaohsiung.

Rooms	Bathtub	Size
Deluxe King	✓	59 sqm
Deluxe Twin	✓	59 sqm
Premier King	✓	59 sqm
Premium Twin	✓	66 sqm
Studio Deluxe King	✓	63 sqm
Junior Suite King	✓	80 sqm
Deluxe Suite King	✓	90 sqm
Deluxe Suite Twin	✓	90 sqm
Executive Suite	✓	122 sqm
Presidential Suite	✓	685 sqm

Premier King Harbour View

I stayed in the luxurious Premier King Harbour View where I thoroughly enjoyed it’s minimalist yet warm interior, high-tech fixtures with a clear unobstructed view of the harbour.

If you’re interested in any fixture or art in your room or around Silks Club Kaohsiung, you may call the front desk to make a purchase!

The bathroom interior is very chic, spacious and comes with high-tech functions too. You can bring up/down the blinds, flip it half open or completely shut just with a touch of a button. I like the natural light that comes through and a walk-in wardrobe attached that is separate from the sleep area.

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Dining

In Jade Lounge

In Jade Lounge takes the ocean water waves as it’s design concept and serves breakfast, afternoon tea and night bar on the 28th floor of Silks Club Kaohsiung where you can enjoy the sea and sky of Kaohsiung Harbour.

The dishes served are specially supervised by Chef Ukai, with only fresh ingredients selected for cooking so you can have the best for breakfast to start your day.

I had the Japanese Breakfast Set because it’s not everyday I can have salmon and clam soup for breakfast. I also had some dishes from the buffet spread because I could not resist good pasta. My favourite dishes all in one place just for me to savour.

The buffet spread was good and regularly topped up. The interior was so inviting and check out the bread oven! No wonder the bread tastes so good!

Dassai Bar

Dassai Bar is where you can enjoy premium sake that is famous for its 23% ground alcohol. Ideal for winding down after a long day or catching up with a fellow sake aficionado.

Ukai

Over half a century since its opening, the world-famous Ukai Restaurant Group has lived up to their values of hospitality. The recipe for their long-lasting success comes from the marriage of sophistication, quality ingredients and impeccable service. Yuimom Group exclusively brought in the brand and opened its first overseas venue in Silks Club in 2017.

• Amuse Bouche
• Tuna Tartare Water Bamboo
• Soup de Poisson
• Japanese Wagyu Tenderloin
• Seasonal Seafood Risotto
• Dessert

Around Silks Club

SS Bar

Yuimom Residence is a subsidiary of Silks Club and Ukai and the first international serviced apartment in Taiwan. It hosts short-term or long-term stays in Kaohsiung.

Address:
Yuimom Residence, No. 823 Jiuru 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807
Tel: +886 7 975 3568

Within Yuimom Residence is SS Bar, a combination of a cocktail bar, wine bar and whisky bar with cosmic and twilight scenes.

Opening Hours:
18:00 – 01:00

Space Odyssey
Made with Pisco, Osmanthus, Mace Flower, Elderflower, Asparagus.

Alien Art Centre

Alien Art Centre is part of the Silks Club Group and got its name, Alien, from the E.T. phone home finger touch. Established in 2016, Alien Art Centre was once the Kin Ma Military Hostel that is now an Art Gallery that aims to make contemporary art accessible around the world.

Address:
Alien Art Centre, No. 111, Gushan 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 80444
Tel: +886 7 972 1685

Opening Hours:
10:00 – 18:00 (Tue – Sun)

Within the Alien Art Centre, take the spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and be greeted by the Museum Cafe where you can enjoy organic delights amongst more contemporary artwork.

It was a luxurious and unique experience staying here in Silks Club Kaohsiung being surrounded by fine art at every turn especially in the deco and food, interwoven with the best in technology too. It is definitely a favourite for lovers of contemporary art, design and modern aesthetics. Silks Club Kaohsiung will make a great choice for business meetings and those seeking a quiet luxurious me-time with the best of amenities Kaohsiung has to offer.

Address:
Silks Club, No. 199, Zhongshan 2nd Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 806
Tel: +886 2 2522 8093

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