Fullon Hotel Taoyuan A8 — step off the train, into bed for late and early flights
Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Airport Access MRT A8 is a 4-star hotel built for one thing above all — "a night before your flight, or after you land". The building connects directly to Airport MRT station A8 (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital), so you walk from the platform into the lobby without stepping outside, and it's a single MRT ride of about 20 minutes to Taoyuan Airport.
Fullon Hotel A8 opened in 2016 as part of Fullon Hotels, a Taiwanese chain known for cleanliness and service. The hotel sits in the same building as Global Mall and connects directly to Airport MRT station A8. The feature guests mention most is being able to "roll your suitcase straight from the platform into the lobby" — no street, no taxi hunt — which is exactly what you want for a midnight arrival or an early-morning check-in.
Guests recall: "Their flight landed at midnight, a 20-minute MRT ride to station A8, then straight into the hotel — no scrambling for a taxi. Perfect for a transit stop."
Rooms are a clear strength — Superior rooms run around 39 square metres, with high ceilings, comfortable beds, large bathrooms and plenty of power outlets by the bed. Many guests note they are noticeably more spacious than central-Taipei hotels at a similar price. Complimentary snacks and drinks are restocked in the room each day, a small touch that makes the stay feel well looked after.
What lifts Fullon A8 above the average airport hotel are its 6th-floor facilities — an onsen (hot spring), a sauna and a gym with 360-degree views. On a long transit, soaking your travel aches away before a flight is a bonus you simply don't get at airport hotels in this price band. The breakfast buffet covers both Western and Taiwanese dishes, and most guests rate it varied and satisfying.
Because it connects straight to Global Mall, food and supplies are never a worry — head downstairs for restaurants, a food court, a supermarket and convenience stores, all without leaving the building. The Guishan district setting is a quiet zone of hospitals and offices, peaceful at night, though that calm comes with trade-offs worth knowing before you book.
The honest catch is that this is not a tourist neighbourhood — the hotel is surrounded by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and an industrial area, with no night market or sights to stroll to, and the entrance threads through the mall via several access points that confuse first-time arrivals. To properly explore Taipei you'll ride the MRT into the city, another 30 minutes or so.
In short, Fullon Hotel Taoyuan A8 is best for travellers who want a clean, spacious room and the most stress-free transfer for a late or early flight at Taoyuan Airport. If you value a full night's sleep and an effortless journey over staying in a lively district, this is one of the best choices in the airport zone.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Built onto Airport MRT station A8 — walk straight to the lobby
- ✓ Very spacious rooms with high ceilings and comfortable beds
- ✓ Onsen, sauna and gym on the 6th floor
- ✓ Connected to Global Mall with plenty of dining
- ! Not a tourist area — hospitals and offices all around
- ! Central Taipei is another 30 minutes by MRT
- ! Parking and parts of the spa carry extra charges
- ✓ The easiest transfer for late or early flights
- ✓ Friendly staff and excellent service
- ✓ Varied breakfast buffet — both Western and Taiwanese
- ✓ Free in-room snacks and drinks, restocked daily
- ! The mall has several entrances; first-timers get a little lost
- ! No swimming pool
- ! Wi-Fi and TVs in some rooms freeze occasionally
- 💡If you're coming mainly to sightsee in Taipei — this location has nothing to see nearby and the city is about 30 minutes away by MRT → it works best as a first-/last-night airport stay rather than a base for the whole trip
- 💡If you arrive for the first time late at night — the entrance threads through Global Mall via several access points → look for Fullon Hotel signage or the lobby-floor lift, or ask staff at A8 station
- 💡If you plan to use the spa or drive in — parts of the onsen/spa and the car park carry extra charges → check exactly what your room rate includes when booking