We arrived after dark from the airport, it looked kind of strange at night, but in the mornings light, we were amazed at the beauty of this hotel. The care and artistry which went into the architecture and the plantings around the villas is evident and you know that you are in a place that cares about aesthetics. We loved this place, kudos to Charley the concierge, who went out of his way to insure our stay was great and helped us make several train reservations. The best part is the view of Snow Lion Mountain from the floor to ceiling window in the lobby. It's breathtaking. Don't miss a trip up to the summit by chairlift. It's a bit of a drive with a car and driver but worth the effort. Another reason to stay here is the Ancient Town is right on the other side of the hotel wall. A 3 minute golf cart ride and you are in the best and largest ethnic minority shopping experience in Yunnan. The streets are filled with shops, photo ops and food stands, Save your shopping for here. We spent 2 days in the ancient town and could not get enough of a good thing. The restaurants are fabulous in the hotel, also.