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61, Myeongdong-Gil, Jung-Gu,
Seoul,
South Korea,
100-021,
Seoul Special City
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61, Myeongdong-Gil, Jung-Gu,
Seoul,
South Korea,
100-021,
Seoul Special City
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61, Myeongdong-Gil, Jung-Gu,
Seoul,
South Korea,
100-021,
Seoul Special City
City landmarks
105 Namsangongwon-gil
N Seoul Tower
1.6
mi
Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
1.4
mi
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Shopping Street
2600 ft
Mall
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
1.3
mi
157 Jong-ro
Jongmyo Shrine
3200 ft
Park
Bukchon Hanok Village
1.3
mi
Palace
Changdeokgung
1.3
mi
Square
Gwanghwamun Gate
1.4
mi
K-beauty shopping
2600 ft
28 Toegye-ro 34-gil
Namsangol Hanok Village
2600 ft
35-4 6 Insa-dong-gil
Insa-dong Maru
3200 ft
Museum
War Memorial of Korea
2.0
mi
40 Sejong-daero
Namdaemun
2600 ft
110 Sejong-daero
Cheonggyecheon Stream
3600 ft
Church
Myeongdong Cathedral
2600 ft
Square
Gwanghwamun Square
3600 ft
Pagoda
Jogyesa
3600 ft
Park
Tapgol Park
3200 ft
Harmony Mart
2600 ft
Market
Kwangjang Market
1.1
mi
172 Sejong-daero
Statue of Sejong the Great
3600 ft
Palace
Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace
1.2
mi
39 Namdaemun-ro
Bank of Korea Money Museum
2600 ft
Museum
Grevin Seoul
3600 ft
Architectural Building
Seoul City Wall
3600 ft
Museum
Postal Museum of Korea
2600 ft
Museum
National Palace Museum of Korea
1.4
mi
Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace
1.8
mi
Park
Namsan Park
1.6
mi
Museum
Seoul Museum of History
1.2
mi
Nearby
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Shopping Street
400 ft
39 Namdaemun-ro
Bank of Korea Money Museum
1400 ft
Museum
Grevin Seoul
1700 ft
Museum
Postal Museum of Korea
1500 ft
110 Sejong-daero
Cheonggyecheon Stream
1700 ft
Church
Myeongdong Cathedral
700 ft
SK T-Tower 11 Euljiro 2-ga
T.um SK Telecom Technology Museum
900 ft
Shopping Area
Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center
1700 ft
Restaurants
Myeongdong Kyoja Main
700 ft
29-1
Sinseon Seolleongtang Myeongdong
100 ft
56-1
Andong Jjimdak
100 ft
Myeong-dong 2-ga
O'sulloc Tea House Myeongdong
600 ft
12
Hadongkwan
500 ft
12 Myeongdong 9-gil
TAJ - Tase of India
200 ft
YWCA Bldg. 1-3
Leonidas
100 ft
62
Myoungdong Sundubu
100 ft
199-50 Euljiro 2-ga
Kuu Kuu
100 ft
55
Taj
200 ft
73
Myeongdong Donkatsu
100 ft
59-13
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
82%
loved it & would return
Great location
Friendly staff
Room size
Dining variety
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
7.4
Location
9.3
Service
7.4
Dining
7.1
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 8 reviews
4/5
based on 1209 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 2016 reviews
#98 of 681 hotels in Seoul based on Tripadvisor
Steve
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.6/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms, though tiny, were quite comfortable and clean, but could be more spacious if they removed the bulky chairs. The service was very nice and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The location was excellent, at the end of the Myeongdong food street, quiet and safe, yet easily accessible to all the shops, eateries, and subway lines. The dining experience was good, but it didn't begin until 7 AM. Overall, a nice hotel with some minor room size issues, but great service and location.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were tiny but quite comfortable and clean.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and supportive.
Location
10.0
The location is excellent, at the end of Myeongdong food street, quiet but safe, and easily accessible to all the shops, eateries, and subway lines.
Dining
7.0
The dining did not begin until 7 AM, but the location was very good.
Facilities
The hotel offered nice facilities.
James
United Kingdom,
January
2024
7.6/10
The hotel offers clean and adequately equipped rooms albeit small and dated, with a pleasant gym and a complete breakfast buffet served on the 21st floor featuring city views. While there are many complimentary travel items, the room had a pungent smell and was cramped for three people with the double bed against the wall.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although small and rather dated, are clean and have all the amenities needed.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly overall, but not necessarily helpful. Locals were lovely, and the location was great for exploring Myeongdong.
Location
9.0
The hotel is excellently located in Myeongdong, known for its vibrant street life and close proximity to transportation links.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered a good variety of well-made local and Western dishes, although breakfast seemed repetitive.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel has a nice gym for workouts and a complete breakfast buffet on the 21st floor with city views.
Jonathan
United States,
January
2024
8.2/10
My experience at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was fantastic, right in the heart of Myeongdong, which was a huge plus for exploring and shopping. The rooms, although not quite up to 4-star standards, were still decently spacious. The service was outstanding, with staff going out of their way to assist, but there were some minor issues faced. The dining options were good overall, especially in the club lounge, although a bit more variety in the hot dishes would have been appreciated.
Rooms
7.0
The room I stayed in was a little bigger than expected and clean, but it didn't quite reach the level I'd associate with a 4-star rating.
Service
9.0
I found the service at the hotel to be exceptional. The staff members were very discreet, friendly, and willing to help in any way possible.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is truly a standout feature. It's right in the heart of Myeongdong, surrounded by shops and restaurants, making it perfect for anyone looking to dive into the local scene and not far from transportation options.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was enjoyable, especially in the club lounge where the food was excellent. The only downside was the slightly limited options in the hot dishes.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers various facilities like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry service, a welcome drink, and assistance with tours or tickets. However, there were some minor inconveniences faced during my stay.
Great location
Room size
Juliet
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.8/10
The hotel location is perfect, right in the heart of Myeongdong with easy access to shopping and dining options. The rooms, though smaller compared to others in Seoul, were clean and spacious enough for our group of three. Service was mostly attentive, despite a minor hiccup with booking support. Dining was a bit pricey, but the view from the 21st-floor restaurant was stunning. Overall, a great value for money stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and big enough for the three of us, albeit on the smaller side considering other hotels in Seoul.
Service
7.0
The service was attentive overall, with some issues but resolved effectively by the team, including the assistant manager in reservations.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, offering easy access to Myeongdong shopping street and public transport, making it very convenient for a short stay.
Dining
7.0
Dining was a bit expensive, but the restaurant on the 21st floor provided fantastic city views.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were adequate for our needs during the stay.
Marie
United States,
September
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were comfortable and clean, they were tiny, possibly the smallest executive room I have ever stayed in. The lack of space to put my luggage was a downside, only leaving room in the wardrobe. Despite the room being spacious, there was no view at all.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and clean, but extremely tiny with limited luggage space.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly and polite, although not as helpful as expected for a 4-star establishment.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is top-notch, right in the heart of the bustling Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, making it easy to access great food and shopping options.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were varied and satisfying, but the service seemed shorthanded and rushed.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers a good range of facilities but had some room for improvement.
Eddie
United States,
July
2023
7.8/10
As soon as I checked in, I had to change rooms twice, but the facilities were clean and new. However, the overall level failed to match this. The rooms were well-designed and practical.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-designed and practical.
Service
7.0
The service, albeit a bit cool, lacked that special factor to make guests feel truly welcomed. However, they offered room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, with easy access to all the shops and eateries. It's perfect being at the night market area, making food easily accessible.
Dining
7.0
The dining option started late at 7 AM and ended quite early at 10 AM, which cut short my coffee and bread enjoyment. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the various salads offer good value.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were modern, but there were some reservations about the small scale of the restaurant area.
Thomas
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.4/10
I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel's prime location right in the heart of Myeongdong, making it super convenient for exploring the area. The rooms were a bit on the smaller side and darker than expected, but the service, especially on the executive level, was exceptional. The dining options were a bit limited, but the overall experience was good considering the value for money.
Rooms
7.0
The room was quite small with not much space to move around, and it felt darker than I anticipated.
Service
8.0
The service, especially on the executive level, was outstanding. The staff were friendly and accommodating despite a bit of inexperience.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location right along Myeongdong was perfect for me. It was great being on the main street yet still enjoying a quiet atmosphere.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were a bit limited, which deterred us from dining at the hotel, but it was not a deal-breaker considering other nearby choices.
Facilities
7.0
Doug
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.2/10
The hotel room was not as spacious as I expected, but the staff was friendly. The location was excellent, close to shopping streets and street food vendors. Unfortunately, dining options were limited and a bit pricey.
Rooms
7.0
The room was tiny, possibly the smallest executive room I have ever stayed in for such a huge bed.
Service
7.0
The staff was nice and willing to help, but not as helpful as expected at a 4-star club lounge.
Location
9.0
The location was really good, close to shops and street food vendors, making it convenient for exploring.
Dining
6.0
Dining was on the expensive side with limited options, which kept me from booking dinner at the hotel.
Facilities
7.0
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