Unhurried staysTHE EDITORS’ JOURNAL
Beppu or New Taipei: a hot spring stay at your own pace
Compare ANA InterContinental Beppu and InterContinental New Taipei Hot Spring through scenery, in-room bathing and the way you want to spend a holiday.
OUR POINT OF VIEW
Editorial perspective
For a hot spring stop within a Kyushu journey, give Beppu time. For a break on Taiwan’s North Coast with bathing at the heart of your room, consider New Taipei. Begin with the day you want, then choose the hotel.
Sometimes a hot spring holiday begins with a wish for fewer plans: breakfast without a hurried departure, and an afternoon that does not need another appointment.
ANA InterContinental Beppu and InterContinental New Taipei Hot Spring offer two starting points for that kind of pause. This is our editorial reading of their official IHG information, with the choice shaped by your pace and the people coming with you.
Beppu: give the hillside and the bay a little time
ANA InterContinental Beppu sits in the foothills above Beppu Bay. IHG describes an onsen shaped by Japanese cypress and local Beppu stone, with myoban spring water. Those specific connections to place make the hotel part of the reason to visit, rather than simply somewhere to sleep.
We would place it in the less hurried part of a Kyushu journey. Leave the arrival afternoon open for a view, a bath or time together. For travellers willing to make room for their destination, that unassigned afternoon may be the part most worth planning.
New Taipei: let bathing belong to the room
InterContinental New Taipei Hot Spring is in Jinshan on Taiwan’s North Coast. IHG states that every guestroom and suite has a private hot spring bath, with views towards the mountains or sea. That gives the room a clear role in a restful stay.
For a break starting in Taiwan, we would first ask how much time we want indoors: a book, an unhurried conversation, and bathing when it suits the day. These are ideas drawn from the room’s facilities, rather than a report of a personal stay. Check the outlook and details of the exact category before booking.
Your travelling companion changes what matters first
For two people, start with a small conversation: more time exploring shared spaces, or more time within the room? Comfort with communal bathing and habits around sleep can matter as much as a long facility list.
With children, treat the pool and bathing areas as separate questions. IHG describes a children’s splash area at New Taipei; that does not establish access rules for every hot spring facility. Give the hotel the children’s ages and the specific spaces you hope to use. Ask Beppu the same practical questions for your party.
Three details to settle before you book
Confirm that your chosen category has the outlook you want. Decide whether in-room bathing or a public onsen matters most, then verify the facilities and conditions. Finally, check that your arrival plan leaves the restful time you hoped for; ask the hotel directly about any transfer needs.
Room rates, upgrades and included meals depend on the booking. Compare the date, named room category and number of guests together, then confirm the conditions that will shape your day.
Two hot spring holidays, considered from your own preferences
| What matters to you | ANA InterContinental Beppu | InterContinental New Taipei Hot Spring |
|---|---|---|
| The shape of the trip | A pause within Kyushu, with time for the hillside, bay and onsen. | A North Coast break in Taiwan, with in-room bathing as a priority. |
| First checks | Room outlook, bathing arrangements and your arrival journey. | Mountain or sea outlook, plus in-room and communal bathing conditions. |
| Time together | For people who want to explore a destination and also slow down at the hotel. | For people who want the room to hold both shared time and space of their own. |
These are editorial selection ideas based on official information, rather than rankings, voting results or tested scores.
A good holiday makes room for the ordinary things you love.
There is room for both kinds of stay. You may want a journey through Kyushu, or a pause on Taiwan’s North Coast; a little more exploring, or a little more time with the door closed and someone you love nearby.
Once the destination is chosen, leave an hour that does not need to prove how much you have travelled. That small blank space can become the part you remember most.
Official IHG sources
Written from official IHG sources, with our editorial interpretation of how to choose and plan a stay. Confirm room details, facilities and conditions with the hotel before booking.
Sources checked: Nov 2, 2026