The location is great if you want to have a relaxing time, the view is absolutely amazing. It is not the best for exploring nearby cities or getting a meal. Luckily the hotel has a restaurant, decently priced and cooked up pretty awesome dishes (steamed fish, stir fried shrimp vegetables). Direct view of sunrise, didi could stop right outside the hotel entrance and getting a didi was pretty easy. You could get down to Erhai Lake and walk around or rent a bike. The staff was so helpful, they helped get a taxi for me during arrival, greeted me at the door and always reply on wechat promptly. The only downside is that some of the amenities is wonky, like the bidet only works 50% of the time. Other than that great stay! Worth the price.