WESTGATE Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
WESTGATE Hotel is the best pick on this list — a 4-star design hotel with the top score, 9.4, right beside Ximen MRT station.
WESTGATE Hotel is the best pick on this list — a 4-star design hotel with the top score, 9.4, right beside Ximen MRT station.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
This is a budget-stay list, but we made room for the one pick that steps up a level: WESTGATE Hotel, the best design hotel here. It is a 4-star property with rooms that are noticeably bigger and more comfortable than anything else on this list. The guest score from real stays reaches 9.4, the highest of all 10 hotels, and the design and cleanliness categories both land near the top at 9.5. If you care about how a room and a hotel actually feel, this one delivers.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is included, and there is a fitness room, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour service, and luggage storage if you arrive early or leave late. The draw here is less about a long amenity list and more about the design itself — the rooms and common spaces are styled to a level the budget picks on this list do not reach.
Location and getting there
The location is the strongest part of the stay. WESTGATE Hotel sits right beside Ximen MRT station, about a 2-minute walk, in the heart of the Ximending shopping district. If you arrive by metro with luggage, that kind of convenience is worth a lot — no long haul with your bags. The location category scores 9.7, and Taipei Main Station is one stop away by metro.
Things to know before booking
This is the priciest room on the list, with rates starting around $63 a night — more than the budget picks here, but fair for a 4-star design hotel with a 9.4 score and a location right by the station. The flip side of being in the heart of the shopping area is the crowds: it gets busy from midday into the evening. Rooms also fill fast in high season, so book ahead.
Our take
WESTGATE Hotel fits best for couples who want a step up, families, and anyone who wants a good design experience in Ximending without paying full luxury prices. We recommend it with confidence — it is the best pick on this list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Highest guest score on the list, 9.4 from real stays — the top of all 10 hotels here.
- A 4-star design hotel with rooms that are roomy and comfortable, clearly a step up from the others on this list.
- Right beside Ximen MRT station, about a 2-minute walk, so you can roll your bags straight off the train.
- In the heart of the Ximending shopping district, with the pedestrian streets and the Red House a few minutes away.
- The design and cleanliness categories both score near the top, at 9.5 each.
- The priciest room on this list, with rates starting around $63 a night versus the budget picks here.
- It sits right in the shopping area, which gets busy from midday into the evening.
- Rooms fill fast in high season, so book ahead.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- It is right by Ximen MRT, so it is ideal if you arrive by metro with luggage and do not want to drag bags far.
- Ask for a higher floor — better city views and quieter than the lower levels.
- It is a design hotel that photographs well, which makes it a good fit for couples.