Vendôme East hotel is the secret jedi hideout of Taipei. Located inside a nondescript building along one of the city's central streets, you step off the elevator onto the 8th floor, into a hushed, dark hotel floor. Perfectly clean and minimalist, this is a small one-floor concern, the rooms are clean, all black marble and steel, no windows, no noise. Perfect for exploring Taipei, doing work with no distractions, or just vanishing out of sight. The front-desk staff speak english, and though a bit skittish, are happy to help. There is a minimalist breakfast room and a small boutique of handmade soaps and foot creams at reception.