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245, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04559 Seoul, South Korea

#399 of 513 hotels in Seoul

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    6.0
    It was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    All

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    7.0
    It was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    All

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Thanks for the accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Washer and Dryer should work. Bathroom needs upgrade

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    6.0
    It was tolerable, but not particularly pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Not sure what to say. It seemed as if this place was transitioning from an apartment building to a hotel, but it was in a limbo stage. The place where we stayed was essentially a studio, but without the benefits of a studio. A washing machine that's labelled as 'broken,' but which is clearly just unplugged, a stove with the dials removed so that you can't turn it on... When we stayed there, it was exceptionally cold (around -7 to -18C). There is an AC in the room, but it only blows cold air. Awesome. We eventually got a space heater (after being refused a second blanket for some incomprehensible reason), which made the room tolerable, but needless to say, none of this was ideal. Just to be clear - this is *not* a hotel, or at least it's not yet.

    The location is good, but I guess that depends on what you're in Seoul for. It's pretty central in terms of the city itself, so that's a plus. However, if you're more interested in hiking in the Bukhansan National Park in the north of the city (like I was), you could probably do a bit better in terms of location. To be fair, the metro system is pretty good, so even at this location, it's not much of a problem to get anywhere within Seoul.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2022

    8.0
    Mr Kim and Wife Mdm Chang made all efforts to make our stay comfortable by giving us extra support free of charge (eg gi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cooking and we understand why but there is a pantry below for heating up food.

    Simple setup for our delux family suite that caters to 5 pax in a duplex. Really good if u need to travel with family. Price was reasonable.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    7.0
    A bit of walking (8-10mins) to stay especially during winter time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is a bit small for 5 people and not much space to put the luggage.

    The toiletries. Able to check in early and store luggage at the lobby.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    additional equipment - wash machine and kitchen out of order - not necessary to have in the room for short trip

    location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    its location and distance from Seoul’s main attractions

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We could hear what other residents are normally talking outside of the room.

    The view was spectacular that we could see the Namsan tower from the bed.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was impossible to sleep without the AC on, specially for the to sons sleeping on the loft. But WITH the AC on the three of us sleeping ”downstairs” were freezing so much in the night, eventhough we turned the AC to 26 degrees. But if you don't mind that - awesome room!

    The view from 12th floor was awesome. Nice beds.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2021

    8.0
    Very good value for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The view from our room was not very nice and the people in the next room were loud during the night, even until 5am.

    The place was very good for the price. Location was nice as we could easily go to train station and tourist areas even by walking. Room was very spacious and had everything that was needed.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2021

    8.0
    It was a welcoming place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The size

    I like the comfortable the room was

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    10
    thank you ahjumma & ahjussi! their hospitality is 💯.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its strategic. its near to everywhere. and its affordable especially for solo traveller.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was nothing I didn't like.

    Staff was very friendly, room was spacious and very clean. New towels daily. Location is simply amazing. So close to every possible transportation. Also walking distance from Namsan Tower and Myeongdong shopping district. Quiet at night. I would definitely return. 10/10.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff and location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    2.0
    A terrible experience. We heard all the traffic noise from the road and definitely do not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We heard all the traffic noise from the avenue outside and did not sleep well. Beds are not comfortable; Room was small (our family room with 5 beds are definitely smaller than 30 m2: even a child cannot stand straight on the so-called “duplex” and on the stairs, the bathroom ridiculously compact: be prepared to wet your feet if you want to enter after a shower! The manager, a man in the fifties, was rude, talked to us like dogs, didn’t try to help us get a taxi. We left after one night, paying willingly the cancellation fees to get out of this nightmare.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    washing machine is not working , it’s a little bit small place

    I like the free coffee and staff is friendly

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2023

    9.0
    Nice and easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location. Elevator. Water kettle present. Most basic amenities.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    5.0
    good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    too small rooms

    location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2022

    5.0
    Below expectation
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is small; washer and dryer in room is not functioning; TV not working; only provides 1-time use toilet amenities (shampoo, body wash, soap, hair conditioner). Bed is not comfortable, blanket is quite thin.

    Location: 5mins walking distance to Chungmuro Station We got Mountain View room with Namsan Tower as promised

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    10
    We enjoyed our stay here. Great location, very clean and staff were very accommodating! Will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central to transportation, friendly staff, clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2022

    5.0
    great location but ok room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room itself wasn’t that great as it looks older and quite dusty. the blanket wasn’t a really a blanket but the thin kind where you put under the bed sheet.

    great location - walkable distance to 2 stations and convenience store nearby. the uncle at the reception was nice as well. room service was done almost everyday and nice view from the room

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2022

    4.0
    The property already pass it's glorious days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It says Chungmuro hotel and residences. Meaning all basic residences should be in place. Unfortunately, not all basic equipment for residences available. One of our rented room, have no faucets on the sinks, all washing machine inside rooms are broken. Not to mention hard mattress, the goods store in the guest elevator. At night, we met with drunken customer who stay in the lobby, while our children came from dinner, and its still 9pm

    Location is closer to the main attraction: DDP; Myeongdong, Seoul Station. Thats's it

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The maintenance could have been better. The room temperature was not adjustable. We felt cold at night.

    I really loved the view from the room. The cityscape looked beautiful at night and the morning sunshine made us happy.

    Stayed in February 2022

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