We loved our stay - the hotel was lovely and bright, clean and friendly. The shower is fantastic. There's free coffee and cookies downstairs, and spare toiletries like toothbrushes, which was a nice touch. Hualien isn't a big city, but there's some good food nearby (especially at the night market) and nice to be near the sea. It was the perfect base from which to visit Taroko Gorge, which was our plan - just a bus ride away.