Sun Moon Lake, TaiwanShuishe
Grand Hilai Sun Moon Lake
Panoramic hot-spring tower
Shuishe Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Grand Hi-LaiPanoramic hot-spring tower
High on the Hanbi Peninsula, the retreat pairs calm modernism with sweeping vantage points over Sun Moon Lake's shifting waters.
What it’s good at
Notable
Private lakeside balconies and dedicated turndown service across ninety-three expansive rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors are minimalist, letting the scenery do most of the work, reflected in glass, framed by windows, or just outside your door.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
High on the Hanbi Peninsula above Sun Moon Lake, surrounded by forest and open water.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony above the water, with a deep stone soaking tub set beside the glass.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The twelfth-floor rooftop infinity pool looks out across Sun Moon Lake, with a warm whirlpool built into the deck.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Gender-separated mineral baths look out over the water through panoramic glass, fed by a 1,600-meter-deep hot spring.
The spa and gym
SOCIÉ Spa sets treatment tables beside lake-view windows, and the twelfth-floor fitness center looks out across the open water.
At the table
The Seasons lays out morning buffets against lakefront glass, and Sun Moon Garden serves fine Cantonese dinners behind brass screens.
How it began
The grounds occupy the peninsula's highest ridge, previously home to Prince Hirohito's guesthouse and Chiang Kai-shek's official residence.
Sun Moon Lake
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.