About this property

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In the center of Seoul, Gangbuk district, Somerset Palace Seoul has serviced apartments with kitchen facilities, a rooftop swimming pool, 24-hour convenience store, lounge and free parking. Each apartment at the Somerset Palace features designer furnishings, a TV with cable channels, home entertainment system, washing machine and tumble dryer. Recreation facilities include a fully equipped fitness center, billiards room, rooftop hot tub and garden. Restaurants and a cafe provide dining options. Somerset Palace Seoul is within walking distance of the Anguk Underground Station and Insa-Dong and Jongno-Gu areas, where dining, shopping and entertainment are located. Somerset Palace Seoul and Gwanghwamun (line 5) subway station are within a 5-minute walk of the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Somerset
Hotel chain/brand
Somerset

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeanette
    United States United States
    Excellent location close to the palace and many restaurants. Great staff. So friendly and helpful.
  • Skofield
    United States United States
    Lovely pool and garden area on roof. The gym facilities have everything you need, and breakfast was always fresh with lots of variety.
  • Yvette
    United States United States
    We love the space and all the facility with it. Very relaxing for us as a family. The royal palace is just around the corner, staff are very attentive and helpful.
  • Irina
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Wonderful location. Attentive staff. Very good breakfast. Not new, but clean. Good value for money. Parking
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    The staff were kind, polite, and very professional. It was a real pleasure to stay at the Somerset. I will stay there on my next visit.
  • Robie
    United States United States
    There was a strong sewer like smell on the hallway, but nothing in our room.
  • Moses
    United States United States
    A very good location. Close to a lot of tourist locations to visit with the family , can’t go wrong . Also building was very clean and staff were very nice/ helpful.10/10
  • Susan
    South Korea South Korea
    There is a great Italian restaurant at the entrance, which I have visited many times over the years, and Crystal Jade for Chinese style food as well. I like being near the Hanok house area and Insadong. It's a walk though to the Anguk station.
  • Cho
    South Korea South Korea
    The view was amazing. Room size was spacious. Facilities were well equipped.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    Very clean hotel that is across the street from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Helpful and polite staff. We enjoyed our stay.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 223,251 reviews from 258 properties
258 managed properties

Property info

Strategically located in the downtown Seoul, Gangbuk district, Somerset Palace offers a tranquil environment with beautiful garden and city views. Somerset Palace Seoul is managed by the Ascott Limited, a member of CapitaLand. It is the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Somerset Palace Seoul offers comprehensive business services and recreational facilities designed for the discerning international executives and expatriates whether on business or leisure. A welcome alternative to a hotel, Somerset Palace offers secure and comfortable accommodation in Seoul for business travel, holiday, extended stay or relocation.

Language Spoken

Korean

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Kitchen Salvatore
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Somerset Palace Seoul

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Pool table

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • City view
  • View

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Convenience store on site

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • Korean

House rules

Somerset Palace Seoul takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of KRW 20,000 is required on arrival. That's about $14. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out as long as there's been no damage to the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 44,000 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 44,000 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBBC-CardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children's breakfast is not included in the breakfast-included rate. Children's breakfast will be charged separately.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Somerset Palace Seoul of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A security deposit of KRW 20000.0 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

FAQs about Somerset Palace Seoul