The Lalu, Yuchr Shiang Nantou, Taiwan

The Lalu at Sun Moon Lake is set before a fairytale-like backdrop in Taiwan, where jade green mountains and aquamarine waters come together to create the perfect milieu for an enchanting design hotel getaway.

Aptly named after an indigenous settlement on the lake, The Lalu was originally built in 1901 as the Summer Palace of Madame Chiang Kai Shek. Having undergone significant renovations in the recent years, the design hotel's distinctive style stems from a skillful combination of ancient and modern Taiwan.

The facilities

The Lalu offers a wide variety of facilities, including a spa which boasts a sauna, dry sauna, aerobics room, heated swimming pool and steam room. After the pampering, a boutique shop, salon and tennis courts are available to keep one busy. For the business traveller meeting rooms are available equipped with the latest technology and a library is onsite for a relaxing evening with a book.

This design hotel also organizes fishing trips on nearby Sun Moon Lake and the staff encourage you to take a stroll along the boardwalk to visit the secluded places on Hanbi Trail. Take advantage of the top-notch authentic dining in this design hotel's restaurant as well.

The rooms

The Lalu features 98 premium rooms with views of the unrivaled scenic beauty from the bedroom windows. All the rooms boast all the latest mod cons and bathrooms to die for. For a special treat, book the Courtyard Pool Suite, which offers an outdoor private bath and swimming pool.