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"## City Center Room Review This accommodation is located in Chungmuro, close to Chungmuro subway station. ### Getting Around **Subway:** * **Blue Line:** One stop to Myeongdong or Dongdaemun. * **Orange Line:** Very close to Euljiro 3-ga, Jongno 3-ga, or Anguk. You can also take this line directly to Apgujeong and Gangnam without transfers, which is very convenient. **From the Airport:** Coming from the airport was easy. On this trip, we took Airport Bus 6015 and got off at the Chungmuro stop (Exit 8 of the subway station). You'll spot a KFC right at the station. Across the street, there's an Olive Young, Burger King, and BHC Fried Chicken. From the bus stop, it's about a 300-meter walk (around 2-3 minutes) to the accommodation with your luggage. **To the Airport:** For the return trip to the airport, you can wait for the Airport Bus at the same stop. Buses come every 10-15 minutes. You can use your T-Money card to pay for the return journey. (If you don't have one, you can use a credit card, but the driver might hold onto it until you reach the airport, where they'll swipe it for the fare and then return it to you). **Check-in/Check-out:** There's no physical lobby, but there's a luggage storage room. You can communicate with the admin via chat, which is quick and convenient. Room access uses a digital door lock (the admin will provide the code before you arrive). ### Room Review The room was clean and came with a fully equipped kitchen, including a washing machine and refrigerator. However, there's no closet for hanging clothes. There's one queen bed and one 3.5-foot single bed. There's enough space at the end of the bed for two 29-inch suitcases without feeling cramped. There's a small dining table next to the bathroom. The walkway might feel a bit narrow if there are three people staying. Two complimentary bottles of water are provided daily (but you need to notify the admin via the QR code on the dining table). The bathroom is a decent size – not too small, not too big – perfect if you're not a very large person. A hairdryer is provided. Towels and hand towels are located behind the sliding mirror in the bathroom. ### Overall Impression Overall, I'm satisfied with this accommodation. Transportation is easy and convenient. There are a variety of restaurants around the area. Across the main road, you'll find Korean BBQ and other Korean restaurants to choose from, in addition to fast-food options. You can easily walk to Myeongdong and Jongno 3-ga from the hotel, which is about 1-1.5 km and takes around 15-20 minutes (I tried walking when the weather was nice and cool)."

"Best affordable accommodation for a short stay in Seoul! Everything is clean, neat, and well organized. I’m very impressed by the details. Towel, water, slippers, and ear plugs provided in the locker. Outdoor shoes are required to left in the locker area to keep the room area clean. Shiny washing room and toilets. Shampoo and shower gel are available in the shower box. The bedroom is compact but good enough for a men less than 6ft. There are cabinets for personal stuff storage right beside bed. Multiple power cords - Korean type x 2, USB x 2, and a wireless charger. Hanger is provided as well. Lovely place! Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine with detailed instructions in the lounge. Friendly staff!"

"Absolutely 100/10! Location: fantastic! 2x metro exits right outside the hotel with the others near by!!! It is close to Ikseon-dong.. less than 1 min walk, Insadong - 2-3 mins walk. Myeongdong - easy 30 mins walk! Location really is amazing! Service: customer service is 5 stars! The reception can all speak English and they were soooo helpful! They always say hello in Korean when they see you! And they helped me locate the correct bus stop towards the airport. If they didn’t help, I would have got the wrong bus stop haha. Cleanliness: can’t complain, I thought housekeeping did a great job! Overall: I WILL ALWAYS STAY HERE FROM NOW ON :) ohhh and there’s a bath tub in the bathroom, it was also a really spacious big bathtub! Everything was great! Definitely one of my favourite stays! I wish they had a gym then it would be superperfect!"

"The hotel is not far from the subway station, and there's a convenience store downstairs, making shopping around very convenient. If you open the balcony glass door, it can be quite noisy when trains pass by, but once closed, it's very quiet and doesn't affect your rest at all! The guy at the front desk spoke excellent English and had a great attitude! The hotel has been renovated. The only downsides are that the sliding bathroom door isn't very smooth, and the bedding feels a bit old, though overall it's still clean and hygienic. For a family of four, we booked two rooms for three days, and with taxes, it worked out to about 555 RMB per day. For peak summer season, that's truly excellent value for money! 😂😂😂"

"I was very impressed with my stay! Even though I didn't meet the staff directly because it's a check-in system via camera and microphone, communication was smooth and they were very helpful. We arrived before check-in time, and the accommodation allowed us to shower first and store our luggage, which was very convenient for early arrivals. The room was clean, with complete facilities, and a good location with easy transportation. Overall, I felt it was good value for money. It's a shame I didn't get to try the breakfast. If I have a chance to come back to Korea, I would definitely be happy to stay here again 😊"

"Stayed in a Family Type A room with 2 people. Pros: * **Spacious room:** Plenty of space to open two suitcases (one large, one medium). * **Large beds:** Both beds were generously sized. * **Amenities:** Comes with bottled water, chopsticks, plastic spoons (can get unlimited from the amenity shelf on the first floor), a refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, pajamas, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairdryer, 2 bath towels, 4 face towels, and large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap in the shower. * **Housekeeping:** On the first night, only towels were changed, but from the second day onwards, both towel changes and bed making were done properly. * **Ceiling height:** Some reviews mentioned low ceilings, but it didn't bother me at all. The room (or perhaps the building itself) felt more like a renovated apartment than a typical hotel. * **Adjustable AC:** Air conditioning could be individually controlled. * **Large TV:** Big screen TV with access to Netflix and YouTube (can log in to personal accounts). * **Separate toilet and shower:** The toilet and shower are in separate areas, so the floor doesn't get wet. * **Free access to basement bath:** Seemed like the large bath in the basement was free with a QR code given at check-in (though I ended up showering every night as I returned late). Cons: * **No screen on large window:** The small window had a screen, but the large one didn't (though I didn't need to open the window much, as I returned late every day). * **Toilet paper flushing:** You can't flush toilet paper down the toilet. * **No locks or changing area:** The shower room was to the right of the sink, and the toilet to the left, but neither had a lock, and there was no dedicated changing area. * **One key card:** Only one key card for two guests. * **Elevator security:** No need to tap the room key to use the elevator, which means anyone could potentially access the floors. * **Weak shower pressure:** The water pressure in the shower was a bit low. * **Lack of bedside outlets:** Couldn't find any power outlets by the bed (only found two in the kitchen and two to the left of the washing machine)."

"It was our first trip to Seoul with the kids, and we had a great rest at this wonderful accommodation. Our schedule for the day was packed and tiring, but we rested well at the place. Our summer clothes were soaked in sweat, but thanks to the washing machine, we were able to bring them back safely without any lingering smells. All the facilities were well-equipped, and we experienced no inconvenience using them. We couldn't find any laundry detergent, so we bought some ourselves and left it behind. It would be great if you could leave some out for us to use. If you are using public transportation, it is closest to get off at Seoul Venture Town Station on the subway. I think it would be great for families traveling to Seoul. You can cook your own meals, and the large refrigerator is a plus. It was a wonderful trip. Thanks to you, we were able to handle the next day's schedule and return home safely. Thank you. Oh, the photos are exactly as the owner posted them, so I just uploaded a shot of the front entrance. It is impeccably clean."

"The hotel was about a 10-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station (the back streets are flatter than the main road, so I recommend that route!). It was clean and quiet, so I'd love to stay again. The front desk staff were also very kind and even upgraded my room and allowed for early check-in, as it happened to be available at the time! (This isn't guaranteed, it's all about timing). It was also very helpful that they held my luggage before check-in and after check-out. Thank you!"

"Before choosing a hotel, I always read reviews. Many mentioned the neighborhood was noisy, and that's definitely true, but it's not a fault of the hotel itself. It's just part of the area. However, if you're a first-timer in Seoul and want to hit as many sights as possible in minimal time, this is one of the best neighborhoods. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a 40-minute walk away, and the Han River is just around the corner. The subway station, two minutes away, can take you anywhere. The room is clean and simple. It's thoroughly cleaned before check-in, but there's no cleaning service during your stay. For me, that's a plus rather than a minus; I don't like people entering my room when I'm not there. The room has a TV, a fridge, and a separate shower. But if you're traveling with a friend you don't know very well yet, be prepared to step out of the room when someone is showering. Or you'll become best friends! :) Regarding amenities for daily comfort: 1. There's a communal kitchen with a coffee machine, hot and cold water dispenser, stove, and microwave. 2. There's a washing machine with a drying function: two hours, and no need to find a place to hang wet clothes. 3. There's a garment steamer – instantly boosts comfort by +10,000 points. Reviews also complained about noisy neighbors. I didn't encounter any during my stay: just students, couples with kids, and lovely ahjummas. If someone does seem noisy, earplugs are readily available. At one point, the water was supposed to be shut off for repairs, and the hostel staff brought two bottles of water directly to my room. The hostel owner checks in to see how things are going and engages in small talk with repeat guests. If you're a solo traveler, I definitely recommend it. Yes, it's a 'walking' neighborhood, but throughout my entire stay, I never once felt unsafe. Special thanks for the umbrella sharing! 🤍"

"I didn't have my reservation number for check-in, so I contacted them via KakaoTalk and got a quick response, allowing me to check in smoothly. (There were also QR codes for other chat apps like LINE). The room itself was sufficiently clean, as it was new. Besides a refrigerator, there was also a washing machine. Amenities included shampoo, and slippers were provided. The bathroom, with the toilet and shower in the same space, meant the toilet got wet when showering, but this is common in Korea, so it didn't bother me. The quietness was also not an issue at all. There aren't any chairs, so you have to sit on the side of the bed, but the room isn't very spacious, so that's understandable. Due to the building's structure, the elevator only goes up to the 6th floor, so you have to take the stairs for one flight. (The 6th floor seemed to be another hostel). The location is also very convenient, being close to the Myeongdong bustling area. I was a bit worried when I booked because there were no reviews, but ultimately, it was a room I'd like to use again if I have the chance."