Alishan, TaiwanFanlu
Hotel Indigo Alishan
Cloud-forest mountain lodge
Fanlu Alishan, Taiwan
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGCloud-forest mountain lodge
The lodge sits high among tea terraces, orienting guests toward mountain sunrises and the shifting sea of clouds.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors incorporate timber slats evoking forest railway carriages and an immersive bamboo lobby.
Listed
A heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor hydrotherapy bath overlook the mountain clouds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
High in the misty Alishan mountains, Hotel Indigo offers unobstructed views of Taiwan’s famous sunrise and sea of clouds, best taken in from a private balcony or the rooftop terrace.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tea plantations surround the grounds, and hotel shuttles run to hiking trails and the old railway town of Fenqihu.
The rooms
Bedrooms open onto balconies facing the mountain canopy, with woven motifs drawn from Tsou culture.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool is kept between 28 and 30 degrees, looking out across forested mountain ridges.
The gym
Treadmills and strength machines face panoramic mountain views, and the gym stays open around the clock.
Restaurant
ton'u kitchen
The dining room serves breakfast buffets and regional Chiayi dishes beneath wave-patterned ceilings and woven millet accents.
At the table
The open-air rooftop bar mixes cocktails with Alishan tea under striking red lights and timber slats.
How it began
It is the first new hotel in Alishan in over thirty years, shaped with timber slats that echo vintage train carriages.
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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.