I stayed in this hotel for two nights while in Hualien for business. I was booked there instead of downtown because the hotel recommended downtown was full. Really unfortunate because this place is kind of in the middle of no where. There are a few places to look around and maybe eat behind the hotel but otherwise, pretty much no man's land. Isolation is accentuated at meal times: breakfast and dinner are both mediocre buffets in a vast dinning room. The dinner buffet is 750TWD which seemed a bit crazy. I figured out it was cheaper and more appetizing (given a separate menu) to order room service.

The bathroom in my room was okay, relatively clean but took about 30 minutes to run a bath and the shower head was loose so only pointed totally down. Towels were old and of poor quality.

All that was kind of crumby. Good stuff was that my room was clean, view from the private balcony of ships coming in and out of an industrial area below was very cool and the staff were very nice (although very few spoke any English - not really a criticism, I always feel guilty for being unilingual, but meant getting very little help, a bit of frustration).

All and all, won't stay there again - would rather be in a more centrally located place even if it's granted fewer 'stars'.

Luxurious spa-class hotel with modern styling in both public areas and rooms - incredibly comfortable beds, ocean views, amazing breakfast buffet - and all of that within easy driving distance of so MUCH FUN! River trekking, Taroko Gorge hiking etc - We were only able to stay one night but I can't wait to come back!!

We stayed for only one night and wished to spend more time in it. Rooms with ocean views are fantastic which you can watch the sunrise on the balcony. Rooms are clean, breakfast is above average, and the staff is friendly.