A little off the beaten path and away from the mainstream tourist spots, the hotel was easily located though it had only Chinese signboard. The reviews for this place online are all poor; but still you wonder why we booked and are giving it a superior rating. Upon some research, we learnt it had been newly renovated and we decided to give it a shot. We did not regret our decision. Warmly welcomed by a young English speaker staffer, our check in was smooth n quick. We requested for rooms with a view (keeping in mind our past windowless experiences elsewhere in Taiwan). We were offered traditional tea freshly brewed for us. Located along a flowing river, the hotel is within walking distance to the small market area and the restaurants. The staff member patiently wrote out vegetarian dishes for my friends and also guided us to a good restaurant who would serve the same to them. The rooms are average sized, comfortable for 2 heads. The speciality is the spa attached to each room. Clean N spacious, the process to use the hot and cold spa was clearly explained to us. We enjoyed this novel experience after a long and tiring day of hiking. The breakfast was typical local breakfast with eggs and toast. Not lavish but more than sufficient. The owner brewed fresh tea for us just before departure as a friendly gesture. Will recommend this hotel for...More