We stayed in Hualien to do a Taroko Gorge tour. I chose the Hi Inn because it had an ocean view and a breakfast for a reasonable price. I gave it 5 stars based on: room was modest but comfortable; location near amazing night market and ocean; service; BREAKFAST. I felt like I was in someone’s home and they fixed me a hearty breakfast for my busy day. Sure, the hotel is not in perfect shape, but if you lived on shore where there are typhoons, would you? There is construction across the street but that wasn't a big deal. It was clean, reasonably priced. We would return in a heartbeat. Did I mention the pork Bao Buns?