This hotel is very convenient for exploring the Luye area and the rest of the East Rift Valley of Taiwan. It's relatively easy to go to and from Taidong (Taitung) too. However, we aware that this hotel's main business seems to be catering to tour groups from mainland China. So the hotel is quite and tranquil until about 6pm and then turns into a zoo until all the buses depart at 8am the next morning. We found the restaurants were crowded and noisy. The buffet breast was the same: every. single, morning. The staff aren't big on service - you really feel like you are just being processes, which given the mass tour group focus, isn't surprising. I would families and other independent travellers would get a more enjoyable stay at one of the many boutique hotels in the valley.