Nanzhuang, Taiwan
Grasse Grace Manor
Gothic mountain manor
Gothic mountain manor
Grey spires and Gothic arches rise above the riverbank, bringing French chateau romance to a quiet mountain valley.
What it’s good at
Listed
French countryside bedrooms carry freestanding cast-iron soaking tubs and ornate gilt headboards.
Listed
A rooftop glasshouse bar serves evening cocktails beneath hanging ferns and mountain skies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
There’s a touch of gilded gold French grandeur to Grasse Grace Manor. The architecture is unusually gothic in style, whilst inside rooms take their design cues from the French countryside and 19th century Paris
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Nanzhuang's old township sits just across the bridge, with mountain hiking trails winding into the forested hills.
The rooms
Rustic wood paneling sits beside ornate gilt headboards, and select rooms have freestanding cast-iron soaking tubs.
Restaurant
Jasmine Cuisine
French dishes draw on regional osmanthus syrup, served beneath ribbed vaults and tall arched stone windows.
At the table
Flower lamps glow across Cacti Bar, and the rooftop terrace has astronomical telescopes set up for stargazing.
How it began
A Miaoli native spent six years building the manor, naming it after the perfume capital of southern France.
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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.