كوريانا هوتل

From a sightseer's perspective this has got to be one of the most conveniently located four-star hotels in all of Seoul. It is an easy walk from there to all of the attractions located in Gwanghwamun, Insadong, and Myeongdong. If coming by the train from Incheon Airport it is about a 30-minute walk to Seoul Station. Otherwise, there is an airport bus stop right in front of the hotel. Many of the reviews on here have referred to the Koreana as "dated", but I don't think that is a fair characterization. The hotel is decorated in what I would call a " retro-chic" style that was kind of typical of hotels constructed in East Asia in the 1970s and 1980s. Personally, I think that this gives the hotel much more character than others in its class. I much this style to what purports to be "modern luxury" across much of East Asia these days. Check-in took an unnecessarily long time because the guy at reception insisted on checking me in while he was on the phone. Otherwise, the rest of the staff was excellent. There was someone to great me when I walked in the door and another to direct me to the elevators I found that to be a nice touch. My room was good-sized. It actually came with a bathtub which my feet really appreciated after a long day of sightseeing. This hotel had the best wifi of all of the places that I stayed in Seoul. All in all, a great one night stay. I would not hesitate to stay there again if the price is right.

Excellent - location, room size Good - housekeeping, not so good - no safety box in room, gym facility, thermostat control, limited internet access

Highly comfortable! Excellent service! Can’t be better by no means!

I stayed for just one night. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Bathroom clean, but a bit smelly (water?) and dated. The location in central Seoul, close to the former imperial palace and the subway is very convenient.

The room size was a good standard size. However, room especially the bathroom was outdated and chalking around sink was disgusting. Would stay there again when remodeled. Ask air conditioning is turned off during winter months and the room was too hot in which we had no control of. We slept above sheets/comforter which made it easy in housekeeping to remake bed.