The Formosan Naruwan hotel in Taitung, Taiwan, has become the first hotel in the east of the country to cater specifically for tourists on two wheels.

The facility has 80 new suites - half of which have been allocated for cyclists.

They feature in-room bike racks for added security, are conveniently located near a cycle lane circling the city, and are accessed by bike-friendly lifts. A special area in front of the hotel has been provided so riders can wash their mounts and pump up tyres.

The new hotel follows the example of Asia's first ever bike hotel, which opened in southern Taiwan in early 2009. The Yoho Bike Hotel has a check-in counter designed to keep cyclists' feet off the ground, as well as a bike spa and maintenance shop.