Silks Place Taroko

LikedIts convenient location at the terminus of bus line 302 and tourist bus 310 makes the trip from the train station to this hotel totally worth it. We were able to enjoy a couple of the more popular sites earlier/ later in the day and avoid tour groups. Baiyang trail can be reached on foot from the hotel and perfect for an early morning hike. The surroundings are spectacular, and we enjoyed the complimentary happy hour in the lounge and soaking in the outdoor hot tubs in the evening surrounded by the gorge. The room and hotel interior were really nice, breakfast was tasty, and the service was excellent.

DislikedThey offer a paid shuttle service from either Xincheng or Hualien station and to Hualien train station or airport, but it’s too infrequent. We had to take a local bus on our way in from Xincheng station as a result, and wish the staff would have been a bit more helpful with providing info on transportation options when we inquired prior to arrival. Buffet dinner at Wellesley was just okay for the price.

LikedEverything but the prices….

DislikedThe price

LikedOne of the nicest hotels I’ve been at. Location is unmatched. Clean and nice facilities, excellent amentities and the outdoor pool and hot tub is amazing

DislikedI wish they had a sauna open without charge for short amounts of time. They have sauna rooms but you have to book them for 90 minutes with a fee. Why not have one sauna room where you can go in for less time and not book? Their dinner buffet had excellent variety but I found the quality lackluster for the price