Hillside thermal retreat
Water wraps around a century-old sweet osmanthus tree, creating a serene hillside retreat surrounded by forested volcanic slopes.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Natural Dahuangzui white sulfur springs feed nine-meter-high public bath pavilions, private bathhouses, and dual in-room soaking tubs.
Notable
Architect C.Y. Lee composed Guanyin stone, timber, and glass pavilions around a tranquil reflecting water stage.
Notable
Every room pairs private forest-view balconies with house-made plum wine and curated loose-leaf Taiwanese tea sets.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The 66 rooms in the hotel seek to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, with their floor-to-ceiling windows and earth-toned color palette.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set high on Youya Road beside the Beitou Museum, the hillside perch offers peaceful walks overlooking Danfeng Mountain and Yangmingshan.
The rooms
Furnished balconies overlook the forest canopy, while bathrooms feature dual Guanyin stone tubs fed by hot sulfur and cold mountain springs.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Stationary bikes and treadmills line a wood-paneled fitness room looking onto the mountain greenery.
The thermal baths
Milky white sulfur water from Sulfur Valley fills high-ceilinged bath pavilions, saunas, and private granite cabins.
Restaurant
C’est Bon
French culinary techniques shape local Taiwanese produce in a dining room looking across forested mountain slopes.
At the table
Yong Cui Ting serves seasonal Taiwanese tasting menus, and whole-leaf tea is brewed beside the water stage at Aqua Deck.
How it began
Rising on the site of the 1960s Huanan Hotel, the retreat was sculpted by architect C.Y. Lee using local timber and stone.
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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.