Kaohsiung is an important city in southern Taiwan, both economy and tourism-wise. The Grand Hotel, situated by the Cheng Ching Lake in Kaohsiung, is a renowned five-star palatial recluse from the bustles and hustles of the Kaohsiung City. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Kaohsiung International Airport, and 20 minutes from the Kaohsiung Train Station and the Zhuoying Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail. The convenient location makes the hotel a great place to spend vacation time, stay for business trips, or hold banquets. The Grand Hotel is a combination of the grandeur of Western architecture and classic Easter architecture. Exquisite craftsmanship is evident in the colorful painted rafters and red columns in traditional Chinese styles. The Ming-dynasty style decor and redwood furniture in the rooms all bring back thoughts of ages past. The hotel used to be a high society entertainment and diplomatic reception venue for the nation in the past, and it has stood witness to countless historical events.