Dali, ChinaXiaguan
Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai
Lakeside glass tower
Xiaguan Dali, China
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGLakeside glass tower
The glass tower rises along the southern shore, orienting city living toward Erhai Lake and the distant peaks.
What it’s good at
Listed
Bai tie-dye fabrics and teak carvings reflect regional craftsmanship across lakeside rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Like any Hotel Indigo it’s a boutique-style hotel, and one that’s individually tailored to its surroundings — here that means arts and crafts that pay tribute to the local woodworking and dyeing traditions.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Erhai Park borders the hotel along the lakeside promenade, and Dali Railway Station is a ten-minute drive away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight across the water, and suites add deep soaking tubs positioned beside the glass.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool and whirlpool look straight out across Erhai Lake through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Changjie | Neighborhood Restaurant
Colorful woven pendants hang over market-style food stations serving Yunnan regional dishes and daily buffet dinners.
At the table
The lobby bar serves local Dali teas and cocktails beside full-height windows looking directly over Erhai Lake.
How it began
Designer Lin Wenge shaped the lobby reception desk from a teak trunk carved like a boat floating on Erhai 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.