An Lan Jie Hotel

Our double room was spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom sometimes smelt bad, not because it was dirty but but because of the bad sewerage problem that most of us have come to understand plagues a lot of Asia. One of the highlights for me was a kitchen that was actually clean, had plates and cutlery as well as a useable stove. As someone who loves to cook in, this was a huge bonus. It's super conveniently located, only a short walk (2 minutes) to the Chiayi train station; the bus stop is right in front from where you can take a bus directly to Alishan. If you are doing a day trip, as we did, it makes it super convenient and easy. Perhaps a bit more attention to detail in as far as a taking dust off the TV and the furniture would be good. My only real complaint would be the rubber non-washable mat outside of the bathroom, which smelt of feet. For hygiene reasons a bath mat which could be washed after each guest would be far more hygienic. We placed the original rubber mat on the balcony outside and used a towel on the floor. Otherwise a pleasant stay. :)

Staff is very friendly and common area is good. They don’t provide towel.

The location was okay since it's a stride going to the train station. Their password-operated doors make it difficult for travelers to access the premise instead of a standard keycard which you can just tap and get in instantly. I just find it absurd and hassle.