Hotel Indigo Lugu Lake

One of the reasons for choosing Lugu Lake as a holiday destination this winter is the newly opened Indigo. The stay at Indigo in Moonlight City, Diqing, two years ago left us with very good memories. The hotel is about an hour's drive from Lugu Lake Airport. Unlike those B&Bs close to Lugu Lake, Indigo is located at the foot of Goddess Gemu Mountain, close to a small wetland, without busy traffic and noisy crowds, which is in line with my expectations for a quiet holiday. If you want to go to the lake, the hotel provides free pick-up within 15 kilometers, so it is also quite convenient. When checking in, Cherry at the front desk took the initiative to add me on WeChat and asked me to contact her at any time if I needed anything. Most of the hotel staff are local aborigines, simple and friendly, and at the same time, they are very consistent with the local characteristics of the hotel. The room is spacious, with a balcony and automatic bathroom. The humidifier is also very useful. It has been particularly dry these days, and we have been turning it on almost 24 hours a day. The design style and many decorative details in the room reflect the hotel's main horse caravan culture and Mosuo style. The room cleaning and night turndown are very timely, and moisturizing masks are placed at the bedside every night. The hotel's breakfast is also quite distinctive. Although the breakfast is not large, it can basically meet the needs of various tastes. The steamed dishes are changed every day, and the freshly made rice noodles are very popular with guests. I like steamed sweet potatoes the most, which are sticky and sweet. I eat them every day~ However, the neighborhood restaurant may not be able to serve dishes quickly due to the size of the kitchen. Because of the remote location, we chose to solve the daily dinner in the restaurant. The food in the restaurant is very recommended, but the serving speed still needs to be improved. It is recommended to book the food in advance so that you will not wait until you are hungry. In addition to the rooms, restaurants, and food full of Mosuo style, the hotel also has a grandmother's house for guests to experience and visit. The staff explained to us in detail the Mosuo culture, religious customs and family model represented by the grandmother's house, which made us really feel this folk culture like a living fossil. The most profound feeling of the one-week stay was the thoughtful and kind service of the hotel staff. On the first day of arrival, we all had obvious altitude sickness, and the child even vomited. The staff handled it patiently and asked if we needed oxygen cylinders. Cherry also gave us timely advice and care. Knowing that the child liked the hotel's tangerines, Cherry specially asked the staff to send us a lot. She also picked us up on time and enthusiastically several times to local attractions. The hotel's thoughtful service reflects the concept of Indigo very well. Thanks to Cherry and all the hotel staff for leaving us unforgettable memories of our Lugu Lake vacation. The child was reluctant to leave when we left. There is also an easter egg. Don't miss the hotel's homemade crabapple fruit tea. It is sour and sweet and appetizing, and it is unforgettable~

The hotel facilities are very good, the rooms are clean and large. The housekeeper Yara communicated with me very enthusiastically before I checked in, and upgraded the mountain view room, which was very good. On the first day of the cruise, she also helped to pack breakfast and send it to the room. The cleaning lady was very good, helping to organize the items and providing spare parts. The hot pot in the restaurant was also good, delicious and large in portion. The free cableway ticket for the Goddess Gemu Mountain is super worthwhile. I recommend booking the Lugu Lake Indigo!

It snowed heavily on the day we arrived at Lugu Lake. The shocking snow scene was totally unexpected and beautiful! After choosing a high-end internet celebrity homestay for two days (which also felt very good), I checked into the first InterContinental Hotel Indigo in Lugu Lake on the third day. I have to say that I am more accustomed to the environment and service of high-end international hotels. Because I am an InterContinental IHG member and brought my children with me, the enthusiastic Miss Cherry helped me upgrade the deluxe garden view room (a corner room on the third floor, where you can see the Goddess Mountain just sitting on the balcony). Unlike ordinary lake view homestays, the hotel has a Mosuo-style garden view (creating a miniature Lugu Lake landscape) and a mountain view overlooking the Goddess Mountain. It feels like living in a small Mosuo village. The room is spacious, clean, and has unique ethnic-style decoration, supporting facilities and hotel supplies, which are particularly good. During the stay, the managers of both the lobby and the restaurant were very enthusiastic, and they answered questions and handled problems in a timely manner. There were also waiters and waitresses who were busy and positive (the little brother at the front desk also helped climb trees and hang blessing cards, thank you 🙏). The hotel also arranged a series of colorful activities, which allowed us to understand and experience the Mosuo culture. I look forward to coming here again in the summer to experience the beauty of different seasons.