Toyoko Inn Incheon Bupyeong

This National Day, I chose South Korea for my trip. Since my flight arrived late, I opted for the Toyoko Inn Bupyeong, mainly because of its convenient location. It's great for shopping and dining, and it's close to the subway station. The room wasn't huge, but it was perfectly adequate for one person. The breakfast the next morning was also good. I'd definitely consider staying here again if I have the chance.

The hotel is located right above Fuping Station, but to get to the subway exit with the elevator, you have to cross a major street. The surroundings are quiet, and I didn't experience the railway noise that other reviews complained about. The room facilities, free breakfast, and self-service amenities are basically identical to Japan's Toyoko Inn. However, for some reason, my room had no Wi-Fi signal and could only pick up signals from the floors above and below. The elevators were also exceptionally crowded during the morning rush hour...

I happened to visit during a concert, so there was a long queue for check-in. I stayed for two nights. On the first floor, you can pick up toiletries, but there's no toothbrush or toothpaste, so be sure to bring your own. Exit 3 of the subway is the closest, but there's no elevator. Exit 5 has an elevator, but if you have an early flight, note that it only opens at 9:30 AM. I'd recommend walking a bit further to Exit 6 across the street, where you can take an elevator directly down and scan your card to enter the platform. Those stairs in Korea are truly exhausting! There's Lotte nearby, but it's quite chaotic. For food, there's a very lively street with lots of options past Exit 10. The room was bigger than expected; I could open a 26-inch suitcase, and there's drinking water in the fridge.

This Japanese-style budget hotel met a certain standard, but I was disappointed by the front desk staff. The front desk staff didn't bother to understand the situation and assumed I was cutting in line, giving me a bad attitude from the moment I checked in. Actually, I arrived at the hotel at noon that day and learned that check-in wasn't until 3 PM. When 3 PM rolled around and I was waiting in line, a female front desk staff member arrived and waved for people to come forward. Two other people and I went forward at the same time. After the people in front of me checked in, she disappeared. I continued to wait, and when she came back, she had a sour face and told me to get back in line, saying I couldn't cut. She also spoke to me in Korean, which I didn't understand, and it made me feel helpless. After that, I re-queued. When it was my turn, another very polite female front desk staff member helped me and asked if it was my first time staying at the hotel. She apologized for making me re-queue and said she understood that I might have misunderstood the previous interaction. But the previous staff member still looked upset and didn't say anything. I want to say that the front desk is the face of the hotel, and they shouldn't be serving customers with that kind of attitude. Even if I misunderstood, they should have explained it to me nicely.

This was my fifth stay, and they've provided excellent service every time! You can tell it's run with a Japanese management style. The rooms are clean and hygienic! I really like it! The main point is that it's quite close to the subway station, making it easy to get around.