The check-in process was good and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. I also really enjoyed the fresh mountain air and the beautiful surroundings.
However, I was disappointed by the size of the room and bathroom. The bed was also too soft for my liking, and I woke up with body aches, which made it difficult to feel well rested.
The most disappointing aspect, although admittedly something outside the hotel’s control, was the church bells. They rang for approximately two minutes at 6:00 a.m., and then continued to ring every 15 minutes until late at night, which made it very difficult to enjoy a relaxing stay. Unfortunately, we could not simply close the windows to block out the noise because there is no air conditioning or other air circulation in the room. We wanted to keep the windows open to enjoy the fresh mountain air, but doing so meant being awakened by the very loud bells early each morning and hearing them repeatedly throughout the day and into the night.
Had it not been for the church bells and the uncomfortable bed, we would have enjoyed our stay much more. I understand and respect the local culture and the tradition of the church bells, but given how heavily visited the area is by tourists, I do wonder whether there could be some consideration for guests, particularly with the very early morning ringing and the frequent bells continuing until late at night.
For this reason, unfortunately, I would not choo