citizenM Taipei North Gate hotel

1. citizenM says: heaven is a high-pressure rain shower after a day in the city

Travelling can be dirty work, and there’s simply nothing more energising than a high-pressure rain shower to wash away your stress. Whether you’re in town to see the sights, have some big meetings planned, want to immerse yourself in the local shopping culture, or all of the above, there’s no better way to start (or end) your day than with a refreshing shower. Because we know you like to travel light, there’s a full-size shampoo/shower gel to lather up in luxury.

1. citizenM says: try not to get lost in our very big beds

Our beds might just be the most important and boast-worthy part of our rooms: They’re huge, they’re comfy, and they’re guaranteed to give you an amazing night’s sleep. The custom-made bed is built right up against the window so if you’re suffering from jetlag, you can just enjoy the view. But with Italian linen, pillows fluffier than a baby panda, and enough space to spread out, you’ll probably fall asleep faster than you can say Mr. Sandman…

1. citizenM says: morning people and night owls each deserve their own signature scent

We make it our business to make travel easier for all citizens, and that includes packing for your trip. No need to bring your own (silly) miniatures, we’ve got one-of-a-kind citizenAM and PM shampoo/shower gel installed in the shower. Whether you shower to feel refreshed or shower to wind down at night, we’ve got a scent to suit your needs made exclusively for us by the talented nose of Comme des Garcons, Viktor & Rolf and Helmut Lang, among others. How fancy!

1. citizenM says: welcome to the tech centre of the world, we mean our rooms

If you thought your smartphone had a lot of smart tech, wait until you stay in our rooms. We know that once you’re all cosy in bed, you probably won’t want to leave, so we’ve built the entire room to run on our custom tablets. They control the entire room, from the adjustable mood lighting in any colour, to the blackout blinds, the ambient temperature, the TV, even our custom wakeup themes. Light switches are so 2016.

1. citizenM says: designed around smart, good looking, successful people like yourself

If you know your design classics, then you’ll feel right at home in our living-room style lobbies. All our furniture is from stylish Swiss furniture company Vitra, and includes gorgeous pieces by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, as well as modern pieces by Hella Jongerius for instance. Not only is our furniture incredibly stylish, it’s actually comfortable and made for lounging, meeting, or working. No feet on the sofa though...

2. citizenM says: you don’t need to understand Chinese to read our books

You know the kind of books that you always find in galleries, fancy book shops, and your stylish best friend’s living rooms? Well, being people of excellent taste, we have furnished our living-room style lobby with books about fashion, architecture, photography, art, and travel. Feel free to browse and get lost in your favourite fantasy.

1. citizenM says: work, meet, and play in the same space, but not at the same time

1. citizenM says: good things come to those who wait, luckily you’ll only have to wait a minute

Queueing, form-filling, and waiting in line are three things that we said bye-bye to when creating citizenM. Instead, we’ve got turbo self-check-in terminals that make sure you’ll have your room key and can be off drinking a cocktail at canteenM in just over a minute. Check-out is the same super-fast exercise, so no need to stress about waiting to be served before your flight or train ride.

1. citizenM says: art and culture are as important as fluffy pillows and exceptionally comfy beds

To us, art is something that should be available to everyone, not just those with billionaire’s bank balances. In our living room – and in your room – you’ll find our personal art collection. From works by established artists, to pieces by up-and-coming talents everything is selected and curated with the utmost care. We’ve hung our art to inspire, to provoke conversations, but most of all, we’ve hung it to be enjoyed by our citizens. You!

1. citizenM says: a great breakfast makes getting out of bed doable

Travelling, whether it’s for business or pleasure, is best done on a happy belly. There’s no way we’re letting you leave hungry, our breakfast will make sure of that. Choose from fresh pastries, healthy options for those sticking to schedules, or a full cooked start of your day. There’s fresh, barista-made coffee to enjoy inside or take out to-go, so that you can start your day with a well-caffeinated smile.

1. citizenM says: touch down, shower off and dig in. Hot meals for travellers at canteenM.

No matter what time you fancy, canteenM offers light, healthy, home-cooked meals throughout the day. Signature sandwiches, sushi, salads, and other foods starting with ‘s’ can be purchased 24/7. It’s a casual grab and eat where you like affair, and yes, in-room picnics are allowed!

1. citizenM says: consider your day over a cocktail. Here’s to a life more mobile!

Nothing better than ending a day full of meetings, brainstorm sessions, and pitches with a nice cold beer, glass of wine, or fruity refreshment. Celebrations in order? Our expert mixologist will whip you up a cocktail or pour you a glass of champagne. Oh, and our snacks will save you from getting tipsy in front of your colleagues.