Romantic TimevsBulowan Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Romantic Time scores significantly higher than Bulowan Hotel. Romantic Time is ranked #1 in Hualien with endorsements from 3 publications like Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Romantic Time
 Rough Guide
 Michelin Guide
No.68 Guolian Second Road, Hualian, Hualien 970, Taiwan
From $45/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 
 "Clean, friendly hostel 5min walk from the train station, with eight-, ten- and sixteen-person dorms for NT$450 per person, free wi-fi and shared kitchen; the owners can sort out all sorts of tours and activities." 
 "This backpacker heaven offers 8-10 and 16-person dorms with shared bathrooms. Amigos has a laid-back surfer vibe." 
Bulowan Hotel
 Lonely Planet
No.189 Zhongfu Road, Hualien 970, Taiwan
From $27/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Meaning 'echo', Bulowan is a former Taroko mountain village divided into a lower park-like terrace (with a small exhibition area) and an upper-level resort." Full review