"An upscale hilltop hotel in Beitou designed by noted architect Chu-yuan Lee, featuring 66 rooms that emphasize outdoor views via floor-to-ceiling windows and an earth-toned palette; every room includes a private soaking tub fed by Beitou’s local spring. The hotel provides public pools set among manicured trees (indoor pools are nude while outdoor pools require swimsuits) and a robust spa program offering treatments from aromatherapy and full-body massages to Taiwanese-style acupressure." - Clarissa Wei