Chiayi

Going to Alishan was an incredible experience! It was so much easier having the transportation and hotels sorted through the tour. I hope to be back soon! Our guide Joanna was incredible! She was really welcoming, answering our various questions about the area and about Taiwanese culture in general. She went above and beyond, introducing us to local delicacies and taking us to see the sunrise in Taichung on the way back to Taipei!

honestly the 5 stars are for our tour guide Ken Huang and driver Sam Wang. both were so informative and kind. The places we visited were amazing but these two made it better. We were so fortunate. The 5 star hotel accommodations were also amazing

Tony was absolutely the best tour guide we could have asked for on this trip! The drive to Alishan involves some winding roads, but he drove so smoothly and safely that we felt completely comfortable in the car. He is a fantastic conversationalist who kept us entertained during the long drive, and he really knows his way around the Alishan forests. A highlight was when he took us to a quiet village to have lunch and watch the train pass by—a spot we wouldn't have found on our own. He even brought his own camera and shared high-quality photos of us and the scenery afterward. I was traveling with my senior parents, and Tony was incredibly patient and made the entire experience easy for them. We highly recommend booking him for a group tour!

The Chiayi Maison de Chine is the hotel with the most comfortable bed I've ever stayed in. I want to stay at Maison de Chine every time I come to Chiayi in the future. The stay also includes a happy hour voucher where you can eat snacks and drink cocktails, draft beer, or red wine next to the lobby. There aren't many snack items, but it's a nice service to have. It's also very close to the Cultural Road Night Market, within walking distance. Both motorcycles and cars can be parked in their underground parking lot.

Parking spaces fill up quickly. It would be a plus if there was a shuttle from the more distant parking lot. On the day we checked in, the breakfast area was super crowded and filled up fast. If you don't want to wait, you can take it to go and eat in your room. The night view from the top floor is beautiful and perfect for enjoying a drink.

first time staying at this hotel and despite being a 3 star hotel, the hotel is good with spacious rooms, good variety of breakfast and great location which is just next to wenhua night market. however I didn't see many facilities within the hotel except a restaurant. staff members were generally friendly and helpful but I faced one or two staff at the reception who seemed impatient to answer my questions. check-in and checkout were quick which was fantastic. overall, I will still come back to stay with thos hotel if I visit chiayi again.

Overall, the accommodation experience was very good. The environment was spacious and comfortable, and the public spaces were also kept quite clean. I recommend arriving at the hotel early to look around or relax. The hotel provides underground parking, and if the parking lot is full, you can also park in a nearby parking lot and the hotel will assist with paying the fees, which is very thoughtful. The room includes indoor slippers, making it comfortable and relaxing to stay in, but the number of seats is slightly limited, which may be a little inconvenient if you want to eat or pack your luggage. The location is also quite convenient, about a 15-minute walk to Cultural Road Night Market, making it easy to grab a late-night snack or go shopping at night. I especially recommend the nearby A'e Doujiang Douhua, which is delicious and has a local feel. Overall, with comfortable space, convenient transportation, and parking friendliness, this is a hotel I would be willing to visit again 👍

We really enjoyed our stay here, it is a plus that our receptionist was a Filipina as well and she was really accomodating and nice. For improvement, maybe some of their staffs are not yet able to communicate in English but we are thankful that they we're really trying to converse with us using a voice translation which is a plus for us. Overall we enjoyed our stay in our hotel. Hoping that we will come back soon and stay here. The location of the hotel is really great too because all the places are accessible plus it is just a 5 minute walk to Liuhe Night Market which we enjoyed. All the food there is worth the try you can also go to Pier 2 quickly using train or Uber. The breakfast buffet is also good because there are some options such as noodles, eggs, mantau, porraige, breads, fresh fruits and milk. Our favorite will definetly the fresh fruits. For upgrade also we suggest for daily cleaning of the pool because we weren't able to swim since the water is dirty.

The room had a slight musty smell, and the air conditioning was at the foot of the bed, so it would blow on my face, which I didn't like. The breakfast staff and reception staff all greeted me with a smile and a proactive "good morning," which was great 👍🏻. The breakfast options were quite complete, with hot dishes, salads, porridge, soup, bread, and steamed buns, and there were also items specifically catering to vegetarians!