Astoria

Rooms are spacious enough, relatively clean and comfortable. Reception staff helpful and pleasant, especially Amy Lim (kudos to her). Very useful to o have a pantry that one can get fresh coffee, some snacks and drinking water and even heat up and eat a simple meal. Like most Seoul hotels, must bring own shavers, toothbrushes, though some basic toiletries provided. Best complimentary stuff are the branded Klair cosmetics samples in the lobby and the coffee mug for the complimentary coffee. Only catch of the hotel is it’s on the edge of busy Myeongdong so not right in the thick of action. Myeongdong station is 5-10 minutes walk away. The rooftop is also closed and gym onto accessible except for long term guests. Plenty of excellent local eateries where one can mingle with locals and enjoy the local residential area vibes.

Location of hotel is great ! Hotel is accessible by Subway ( Chungmuro Station ) , a 3 - min walk. There are convenient shops and restaurants near the hotel . Myeongdong shopping area is just a 10 - min walk away. The airport limousine bus is just opposite the hotel ( about 17 000 won per person per trip ) . The staff is polite and helpful. There is a kitchen area next to reception area for common use , with microwave oven , coffee machine , cold-and-hot water dispenser , and some utensils and cutlery . Very user friendly. Room is spacious enough for 2 persons with 2 pieces of large luggage to move about comfortably. Bed is comfortable , though the pillows can be firmer. Overall , a good experience !

Comfortable and quiet room. Nice bathroom with a separate shower (which was far from the case in the other hotels during my stay). Breakfast area at reception level with a simple offer. Nearby metro station (and three stops from the central station). The bustling streets of Myeongdong are a little further away, just a few minutes' walk away.