It was the perfect place to stay for Alishan. We stayed in the newer block. The rooms were new, spacious and very clean. They did not have central or room heating, but they had electric heated beds and heated bathrooms. Which made for very comfortable showers and sleep.
We did not try their hotpot dinner, but you can order in advance if you prefer eating there instead of driving out 15 to 20 min in the mountains for your dinner. They also served Alishan Highlands Oolong Tea in the evening, which was wonderful. The tea was grown on-site, and as you enjoyed your tea you could chat with the staff to learn more about the area.
Our room had a wonderful view of the surrounding tea plantations. I think most rooms have good views. We faced west, so we couldn’t see the sunrise from our room at dawn. Nevertheless, the colour of the morning sky, over the sea clouds, was beautiful. And we didn’t even have to step out of our room to enjoy it. I also went up to the rooftop balcony to get a better view. From the balcony, you can see the sun peeking over the mountains in the east as it rose higher in the sky. And enjoy the changing colours over the landscape.
Service was also very good. They also showed us a 40min route to a better viewing area to catch the sunrise. But we didn’t wake up early enough to make the walk.