Hotel Midtown Richardson
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Midtown Richardson is a well-located value play — central Ximending, made for travelers who want to be steps from the metro.
Hotel Midtown Richardson is a well-located value play — central Ximending, made for travelers who want to be steps from the metro.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Midtown Richardson is a simple 3-star hotel that doesn't try to be something it isn't. The rooms are clean and functional, with the essentials in place — you're paying for location and cleanliness, and that's exactly what you get, no frills attached. Rooms scored 7.8 with guests, which fits: practical rather than memorable.
Food and amenities
The setup is basic and to the point. There's free Wi-Fi, a service desk, luggage storage for the gap between checkout and your flight, breakfast, and non-smoking rooms. A convenience store sits about 50 metres away for everything else. Don't expect resort-style extras — this is a place that covers the basics and leaves the rest to the neighborhood.
Location and getting there
This is where the hotel earns its keep. It sits in the middle of the Ximending shopping district, about 250 metres — a 3-minute walk — from Ximen MRT station. From there the metro runs across all of Taipei, and Taipei Main Station is a single stop away, so day trips out of the city are easy too. The Red House is a 5-minute walk and the Bopiliao old quarter is about 600 metres off. Location and transport both scored 9.2 in real reviews.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are simple and the overall guest score sits at a middling 8.0 — fine, not standout. Being in the heart of the shopping district means it gets crowded from midday into the evening, so if you want quiet, ask for a room that doesn't face the shopping street. Amenities are basic rather than generous.
Our take
Hotel Midtown Richardson is best for budget travelers, solo trippers, and anyone who wants a central shopping-district base at a wallet-friendly price. Rates start around $46 a night, and the money you save goes straight into Ximending's street food and shopping. We'd honestly recommend it for travelers who care most about location and value.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sits right in the Ximending shopping district and is an easy 3-minute walk to Ximen MRT station, so the metro is always close.
- Good value — rates start around $46 a night, which is friendly on a budget.
- Rooms are clean and functional, with the essentials covered.
- Location and transport both score very high (9.2 each) in real guest reviews.
- From Ximen station you can hop the metro across all of Taipei and reach Taipei Main Station in a single stop.
- Rooms are simple and the overall guest score sits in middling territory at 8.0.
- Being in the middle of the shopping district, the area gets crowded from midday into the evening.
- Amenities are basic rather than generous.
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Insider Tips
- Treat the room as a place to sleep and put the money you save toward shopping and street food.
- Get off the metro at Ximen station and it's a short walk to the door.
- Ask for a room that doesn't face the shopping street if you want it quieter.