Regent Taipei was conceptualised in 1973 by Formosa International Hotels founder, S.R.

Chen of Tuntex Group cooperated with Pan to build this hotel.

[2] The hotel is home to Azie Grand Cafe, one of the eight restaurants housed within Regent Taipei.

It features boutiques such as Chanel, Chopard, Harry Winston, Bulgari, Hermés, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton and Bang & Olufsen.

The hotel's lobby, entrance and its Presidential Suite were featured in 2014 film Lucy by Luc Besson.