Willing Resort

Trongsa continues it's historic role as a pitstop between Western and Eastern Bhutan. There is a spectacular dzong, with a watch tower museum and there is also a big hydro electric dam, however there is not much else to see. Perhaps many treasures await discovery! We visited to see the annual tshechu, in mid January. The tshechu was spectacular and totally untouristed. The black lamas with drums and the lords of the cremation grounds were very memorable. Visiting the tshechu created the challenge, where should we stay? The answer was the Willing Resort. This is a Bhutanese owned enterprise and it is partnered with the excellent and convenient Willing Cafe on the main road through town. The resort is perched in spectacular fashion on the mountainside far above town. It brought to mind one of the liars of the Bond villains, with added rooms for guests. Reception staff were friendly and efficient. The rooms were spacious with great views, with excellent bathrooms attached. Everything is new and there is a snagging list for upkeep (some doors to the main building didn't close easily for example) In common with several places where we stayed in January, the hotel was almost empty, making it hard to properly judge the atmosphere and the service. The restaurant served tasty food from a menu with three or four choices. Service was quick as my daughter and I were frequently the only guests eating at the time. The Willing Resort served it's purpose for us as a comfortable place to stay for the festival. I remain unsure as to who comes here and why at other times. There are some nice walks around the sides of nearby hills and a local temple close by that welcomes visitors. You would need to drive downhill (down the mountain might be more realistic) on unpaved or partially paved roads to hit Trongsa if you wanted a change from the Resort menu. We blended dinner at the Resort with sandwiches and cakes picked up at the Willing Cafe for lunch and this worked well. Overall it is good to see more locally owned hotels of high quality and we enjoyed our stay.

Willing Resort was one of the finest experiences ever! Perched on a mountainside overlooking the valley and town below, the views are breathtaking. The area is very quiet with just the birds and crickets disrupting the views. The staff was attentive and catered to our every need. They arranged a breakfast outdoors under a tent and we were treated as if at a Michelin restaurant. The room was spacious and modern but keeping with the cultural and environmental area. Views from the room were magical, even a bathtub on the balcony to further enjoy the experience. If visiting the area a must stop for a night or two.

of all the places we stayed at during our Bhutan expedition this one was simply fabulous. The room was luxurious, the views incredible. Great mattress for a change. The eve dinner was a la carte but not totally to my liking in spite of how well presented they were. There's an outdoor pool and lots of other amenities to enjoy.

Our stay at the Willing Resort was magnificent. Easily our best stay in Bhutan and up there in our all time stays. The rooms are beautiful, modernly styled and with touches of Bhutanese flair. The room had an incredible view of the Trongsa dzong and the valley below. Best of all it had a strategically placed bathtub out on the balcony, so you can soak in warm water while looking out over Trongsa. The staff were very welcoming and always to our needs. Special thanks go out to Tenzin. Breakfast was delicious! We unfortunately didn’t have time to stay and enjoy some of the activities available at the resort, as we were moving on further east the day after, but we made sure to enjoy the poolside, overlooking the mountains.

Stunning location, superb service and delicious food. The best hotel we have experienced in Bhutan. The room was really well appointed with a bath on the balcony commanding extraordinary views of the valley. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

- thought of every comfort in the hotel - very good quality bed, pillows and showers - the staff is very courteous and well versed in the art of hospitality - excellent food choices and very well made. Generous proportions too - most amazing views of the value..180-270 degree uninterrupted valley view with a river flowing below and awesome views of the Dzong of Trongso - don't miss the detox juice during breakfast