Hotel Midtown Richardson — a prime location in the heart of Taipei
If you're looking for a hotel that "sits in the best spot in Taipei" without paying luxury prices — Hotel Midtown Richardson is the most direct answer. This large 4-star hotel sits right next to MRT Ximen Station — practically step out the door and you're at the metro — and stands at the entrance of Ximending, Taipei's number-one entertainment and shopping district.
Hotel Midtown Richardson first opened in 2015 with a clear idea — a city-centre hotel for travellers who put location first. Its sleek black modern building, with LED detailing that glows at night, is striking enough to be a landmark of Ximending in its own right. It stands at No. 4 Xiushan Street, Zhongzheng District — arguably the best spot in the area.
"Step out of the lobby and you're in Ximending instantly — no hotel in Taipei gives a better location at this price."
The hotel's position is genuinely special, because MRT Ximen Station is just 2 minutes' walk away via Exits 4 and 5, making it easy to reach anywhere in Taipei — Taipei Main Station (1 stop), Taipei 101 (a few stops on the Blue Line), even Songshan Airport, 7 stops away by metro. For travellers who want to make every minute of exploring count, this location is a jackpot you won't find at this price.
There are 535 rooms across several types, from Standard Single to Deluxe Family Room. Every room is decorated in a clean modern style, with a 50-inch TV, fast free Wi-Fi, a water heater, a small fridge, slippers and a stationery set. What travellers mention most is the beds that are more comfortable than the price suggests — premium memory-foam mattresses the hotel invested in specially, which wash away the tiredness of a full day walking around Taipei.
The bathrooms are compact in the typical Taipei-hotel way, with a shower and bathtub in most rooms. One thing to watch is that some rooms' showers let water leak onto the floor — a known point in reviews that the hotel is aware of. At check-in, ask for a room with a sliding shower screen to avoid the issue.
Breakfast earns consistent praise in guest reviews, with a wide buffet spread covering Western and Taiwanese staples — eggs made to order, congee, salads, fresh fruit, pastries, cold cuts and decent coffee. The 7.9 service score on Booking.com reflects a front desk that is efficient rather than especially warm, but staff speak good English, handle luggage storage cheerfully and give solid local dining tips. The fitness room is compact but adequate, and the hotel's position means you rarely need to take a taxi anywhere.
Booking tip: the Standard Double (NT$2,800) is the entry point and perfectly liveable, but the Deluxe City View (NT$3,400) adds meaningful extra space and a higher-floor window — worth the upgrade if you're staying more than two nights. Request a room above floor 10 at check-in to cut traffic noise significantly. Book direct or via Agoda for the best rate, and check in before 6 pm to maximise your chances of a room change if the first allocation doesn't suit you.
In short, Hotel Midtown Richardson is the hotel with the most reasonable price for a location of this calibre in Taipei. If you want to wander Ximending in the evening, have lunch near Longshan Temple in the morning, then catch a train to Jiufen at midday — this is the best base camp for that trip. It isn't the best hotel in Taipei, but it's the hotel that "serves the journey best" at around 3,000 THB/night.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ The best location — right by MRT Ximen and Ximending shopping
- ✓ Varied breakfast buffet — good coffee, fresh muffins, bacon
- ✓ Very comfortable beds, clean contemporary rooms
- ✓ Friendly front desk with good travel advice
- ! Some rooms are small — consider upgrading to Deluxe
- ! Showers leak onto the floor in some rooms — tell the front desk
- ! Traffic noise can carry on lower floors
- ✓ Location is the star — very convenient, walk everywhere
- ✓ Great price for a location like this — high value
- ✓ Spacious Deluxe Twin rooms with two big beds
- ✓ Heated toilet seats — a small touch that pleases
- ! Carpets in some rooms are worn and due for replacement
- ! Breakfast gets very busy 8–9 am
- ! Wi-Fi can be unstable on some floors
- 💡If you want a spacious room — some standard rooms are small → upgrade to a Deluxe for more comfortable space
- 💡If you're a light sleeper — lower-floor rooms catch street noise → ask for a higher-floor room at check-in
- 💡If you're particular about how fresh a room feels — carpets and showers are worn in some rooms → tell the front desk and ask to change rooms; the hotel is happy to help