Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station

Rooms and decor

The pitch from parents who have stayed is almost always the same line: the kids didn't want to leave. The building sits in the main station district and is decorated carnival-style across floors 24-35 — coloured lights, toys in the hallways, and a playful tone the moment you arrive. Standard rooms come with 2 queen beds, which works for 2 adults plus 1-2 kids, and there are free diapers and a free baby crib on request for families with little ones.

Food and amenities

The thing that makes Roaders Plus worth the money for families is the free snack bar, open 24 hours, with a drinks happy hour. Snacks, cookies, fruit, juice, and hot and cold drinks are out all day — a child hungry at midnight or a parent wanting coffee before dawn can just walk down and grab it, no pricey room service. Parents report saving a meaningful amount on kids snacks each day, which adds up fast for a family of 4 over 4-5 nights. The evening happy hour even puts out free beer and wine for parents — an unusual bonus at this price in Taipei. The bigger draw, though, is the indoor playground: not a small corner of the lobby but a proper space with toys, larger play equipment, and soft mats where parents can actually sit and rest, plus a separate air-conditioned kids playroom for younger children.

Location and getting there

Roaders Plus is just 250 metres from Taipei Main Station — a 3-minute walk. For a family hauling luggage and holding a child's hand at the same time, that location matters: no long taxi ride in from the airport. MRT, HSR, TRA trains, and the Taoyuan Airport bus all meet at this station, so reaching Taipei Zoo (Brown line), Beitou (Red line), or the Children's Amusement Park is straightforward. The real guest score is 8.8, with location at 9.4, kids amenities at 9.3, and value at 9.1.

Things to know before booking

The one clear limitation is that there is no swimming pool — families set on the kids swimming should pick one of the hotels that has one. The carnival theme can also feel too young for teenagers 13 and up. And a standard room fits 2 adults plus 1-2 kids, so a family of 5 or more will need to book a suite.

Our take

Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station fits families with kids aged 3-12 on a mid-range budget of about $100-137 a night who want the children entertained inside the building, want to save on snacks across the trip, and want an easy base by the main station. You get an indoor playground that actually works, a free 24-hour snack bar, and a location that spares the kids a long walk. It is the more fun option next to the premium hotels — and we recommend it honestly for modern families who value the kids' experience over a polished 5-star.