The prestigious Relais & Châteaux hotel group has recently added Taipei’s Villa 32 to the 2010 issue of its Guide. This is the first time that Relais & Châteaux has featured Taiwan.

Villa 32 is one of Taiwan’s most stylish and modern spa retreats situated in Beitou, which is often known as Taipei’s scenic hot springs district. The boutique hotel offers five deluxe Japanese and European-style suites and open-air public baths overlooking mist-covered hills. The property prides itself on its Zen-inspired tranquillity and wide range of spa treatments, which include pools using geothermic water from Beitou’s hot springs.

With the addition of Villa 32, Relais & Châteaux now has an exclusive collection of 480 luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries.

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