Jiuzhaigou, ChinaZhangzha
Hotel Indigo Jiuzhai, an IHG Hotel
Amdo-inspired valley lodge
Zhangzha Jiuzhaigou, China
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGAmdo-inspired valley lodge
The hotel takes cues from Amdo Tibetan noble residences, set beneath snow-capped peaks in the quiet of Zhongcha Valley.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Hotel Indigo here takes the local "Legend of the Eagle" as its design thread: a large feathered wing installation features prominently in the public spaces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The snow mountains of Zhongcha Valley rise directly behind the hotel, and the Jiuzhaigou scenic entrance is ten kilometres away.
The rooms
Asymmetrical headboards are patterned with Qiang embroidery, and four sliding panels partition the bedroom from the bath.
The gym
Cardio machines and weight benches line the fitness room, set before a colorful abstract mural.
Restaurant
Travel & Seek
Buffet counters sit beneath timber trellises, serving Tibetan dishes and stone pot chicken cooked with wild mushrooms.
How it began
Design firm CCD built the 2021 property around the local Legend of the Eagle, referencing Thangka artwork and Tibetan woodblock prints.
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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.