Tiffany Tourist

Perfect fit

Stayed for a week and overall was perfect for what I was looking for. Cheap, clean, and exactly as advertised. Took 6006 bus to COEX where there was some confusion on my part since I didn’t realize that COEX is huge, part mall, conference center, train terminal. I ended up taking a taxi to the hotel, and as others have posted, nobody had heard of it. But Seoul is huge so it’s not unrealistic to not have heard of every single hotel out there, it’d be like knowing every hotel in New York City. I highly advise obtaining printed map with directions in Korean prior to arriving. Make sure you specify a room with Internet if you need it. Not all rooms have it, wireless only works in the lobby & diner. Check in was a breeze just signed a form and was handed a key which I took off the huge tag it was attached to. Room was clean, 2 water bottles in the mini-frig and a decent TV. Shower water was interesting and took a while to get a consistent temperture water but I quickly figured it out. Only complaint was the hard bed but after 10 days of Shanghai beds I was used to it. Front desk was invaluable and spoke enough English to understand me asking them to write down in Korean names of places I wanted to see. Most of the staff was very friendly and made me feel at ease. The diner food was decent. Location is good, near the subway and never a problem getting a taxi. If you only need a nice place to crash and want to be reasonably close to most of Seoul, this is perfect.

Get yourself a subway card, think it’s called cash pass or something. You put money in it and swipe it for all kinds of transportation from subway, bus and most taxis. Very handy and easier than carrying that extra travel $. Shopping tip: as with most places, look around before you buy. Never buy in airports or big malls like COEX they jack their prices up. Learn some basic Korean if possible or get a guide to show you around.

Good hotel

For the budget tourist in Seoul, this hotel provides the requisite level of service for a pleasant and safe stay. The hotel is easily accessible through the subway, and is relatively close to some of the tourist attractions. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful.

Great Quality for the Price

Close to the subway, nice location. Great staff, very helpful.

comfort and convenient

located in the city central but in comfort leisure style

Great location and good service; a very good choice to stay in Seoul!

- Great location: 2 blocks away to subway; Airport shuttle stops just in front hotel’s door. - If food becomes an issue, theres good places nearby hotel where to eat. (all kind of budgets). - Comfy/peaceful rooms.

Traveler's tip on local attractions

- Watch out with the food it’s too spicy. - Use the subway, definitely the best/easy way to know seoul. - Prefer prepaid subway card, it’s faster and cheapest. - Have fun and enjoy your stay!!...

good hotel

Good location near the COEX shopping center and the "Chong dam" subway line. You get what you pay for. This is a nice hotel but it is not like the Riviera Hotel across the street. It is simple and comfortable. Free internet and a nice restaurant down stairs with good prices.

Traveler's tip

If you leave your window open, the front part of the hotel is noisy because of the busy 12 lane road. Bring a wash cloth and have maps of where you want to go if you get into cabs. Many cab drivers can’t speak English and will not know where this hotel is. Better yet, study the subway map and use it as much as possible.

Highly Recommended

Great hotel! Staff is friendly and there was always an English speaker available. Rooms are clean. Mattresses are very firm, which I love. Food is good. Location is good. Most of all, the prices are fantastic! There were some problems with the plumbing. Plumbers stopped by a couple times during my 1 week stay. It didn’t bother me though. I plan on staying at this hotel again and highly recommend it.

Traveler's tip

Load up a T-Money card at 7 Eleven and use the subway. It’s cheap and a great way to see the city.