Somerset Palace Seoul

4.0 / 5

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7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 110-885, South Korea

Reviews from Guests

4.0/5

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Reviews

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SMITRA_13

Somerset Palace Seoul was an okay stay overall, with the biggest advantage being the convenience of a serviced apartment. The extra space and apartment-style setup make it a practical choice for longer stays or families. That said, the property is showing its age, and many areas could benefit from refurbishment. The breakfast was average, with a very limited selection. On one morning, we asked if an omelette could be prepared and were told that there were no eggs available because all the eggs had already been boiled—a response that was quite surprising. The breakfast experience was further impacted by the fact that there was only one coffee machine, which often resulted in queues during peak hours. We had also requested a higher-floor room with a view. While the hotel did allocate a room facing the palace, the floor was so low that there was very little view to speak of. It felt as though the request was not accommodated. Overall, the convenience of a serviced apartment is the property's main strength. However, the aging facilities, average breakfast, and limited attention to room preferences make this more of an average stay than a memorable one.

FarmerRK

Our deluxe room, 388 sq. ft apartment/hotel provided a very spacious room with a washer/dryer, refrigerator/freezer, stove, microwave, and hot pot. We enjoyed having a small table to eat as well as a large desk, sofa and TV and lots of storage space, many electrical outlets and ample lights. We had no problem controlling the temperature in our room. The lobby is on the 1st floor and there are 18 floors in the building. Basic breakfast (Korean/Western) is served on the 2nd floor, they provide a wide selection and at times it can be very crowded—we were told that the busy time is 8:30am-9:30 am. The location is very close to Insadong, five minutes from Anguk station, Line 3; two palaces: Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung; Bukchon Hanok village, Yeollin Songhyeon Green Square (garden) and more. In Insadong there are lots of excellent restaurants. If you exit the hotel through the back entrance, you will find a very nice courtyard and a very pretty alley. If you turn right at the alley, after a few minutes you will find Jogyesa Temple on your left. If you turn left at the alley, this will lead you to a shortcut to get to Insadong or the subway station. If you take the elevator to the 18th floor, there is a stairway that takes you to the 19th floor where you have a nice garden and a great view of the city, there is also a pool. The hotel is not brand new but it is clean and everything was in good functioning order. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was quiet; we were on the 17th floor (1710). The convenience store (GS25) on the 1st floor has an ATM machine and you can also add to your T(transit) card. On the 2nd floor of the hotel there is a machine to exchange foreign currency. Although the Somerset is due for a makeover, we enjoyed our stay there.

W8343YHpauls

The Somerset Palace Hotel is a good choice for the value-conscious traveler. It has full-serviced apartments that include a kitchen with a small stove, washer/dryer and a full size refrigerator. The main drawback is the lack of electrical outlets in the rooms and the requirement for two-prong adapters. Breakfast has a basic variety of both Western and Korean food. Besides the reasonable price, the best reason to stay at the Somerset is location. The Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace and famous Insadong shopping/food street are within walking distance. In addition, a subway station and the Airport Express Bus stop are close by.

Facilities Details

Breakfast service

Buffet-Style Restaurant

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wifi

Internet

Pets allowed

Kids club

Family Rooms

Playground

Hot Tub

Sauna

Fitness Center

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

English Spoken

Korean Spoken

Wired Internet

Wi-Fi in public areas

Babysitting/Child Services

Garden

Ironing Service

Swimming pool

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Anti-viral cleaning products

Body thermometer

Cashless payment service

Daily disinfection in all rooms

Daily disinfection in common areas

Face coverings on staff

First aid kit

Free face masks

Guest rooms seal after sanitization

Hand sanitizer

Hot water linen and laundry washing

Spanish Spoken

Physical distancing of at least 1 meter

Professional-grade sanitizing services

Protective screens in common areas

Room sanitization opt-out available

Rooms sanitized between stays

Safe dining setup

Sanitized kitchen and tableware items

Shared stationery removed

Staff trained in safety protocol

Sterilizing equipment

Temperature check for guests and staff

German Spoken

Dutch Spoken

Suit Press

Restaurant

Air conditioning in public area

Finnish Spoken

Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Daily Housekeeping

Dry Cleaning

Elevator

Facilities for Disabled Guests

Heating in public area

Invoice provided

Laundry

Shared Lounge/TV Area

Smoke-free property

Terrace

Hungarian Spoken

Game Room

Library

Nightclub/DJ

24-Hour Front Desk

Non-smoking Rooms

Casino

Indonesian Spoken

Security [24-hour]

Icelandic Spoken

Car park [free of charge]

Car park [on-site]

Breakfast service

Buffet-Style Restaurant

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wifi

Internet

Pets allowed

Kids club

Family Rooms

Playground

Hot Tub

Sauna

Fitness Center

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

English Spoken

Korean Spoken

Wired Internet

Wi-Fi in public areas

Babysitting/Child Services

Garden

Ironing Service

Swimming pool

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Anti-viral cleaning products

Body thermometer

Cashless payment service

Daily disinfection in all rooms

Nearby Location

Gwangjang Market

2.74 km

Bukhansan National Park

3.34 km

Embassy of Nepal

1.33 km

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea

3.78 km

10 Available Room Types

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Non-smoking

Electric Kettle

Satellite Channels

Wardrobe/Closet

Internet [LAN]

Daily housekeeping

Free Wifi

Bidet

Telephone

Desk

Towels

Sleep comfort items

Visual alarm

Washing machine

Kitchen

Slippers

Stovetop

Separate shower/bathtub

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Air Conditioning

Iron

Extra Long Beds (> 6.5 ft)

Clothes Rack

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Non-smoking

Electric Kettle

Satellite Channels

Wardrobe/Closet

Internet [LAN]

Daily housekeeping

Free Wifi

Bidet

Telephone

Desk

Towels

Sleep comfort items

Visual alarm

Washing machine

Kitchen

Slippers

Stovetop

Separate shower/bathtub

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Air Conditioning

Iron

Extra Long Beds (> 6.5 ft)

Clothes Rack

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Microwave

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

Non-smoking

Electric Kettle

Satellite Channels

Wardrobe/Closet

Internet [LAN]

Daily housekeeping

Free Wifi

Bidet

Telephone

Desk

Towels

Sleep comfort items

Visual alarm

Washing machine

Kitchen

Slippers

Stovetop

Separate shower/bathtub

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Air Conditioning

Iron

Extra Long Beds (> 6.5 ft)

Clothes Rack

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Microwave

1 Bedroom Premier

Non-smoking

Electric Kettle

Satellite Channels

Wardrobe/Closet

Internet [LAN]

Daily housekeeping

Free Wifi

Bidet

Telephone

Desk

Extra Long Beds (> 6.5 ft)

Towels

Sleep comfort items

Visual alarm

Kitchen

Slippers

Stovetop

Separate shower/bathtub

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Air Conditioning

Iron

Clothes Rack

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Microwave

2 Bedroom Executive

80 Square Meter

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Electric Kettle

Additional Bathroom

Additional toilet

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Mirror

Private bathroom

Scale

Free Toiletries

Towels

DVD/CD player

Free Wifi

Radio

Cable Channels

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Blackout curtains

Heating

Linens

Sleep comfort items

Slippers

Soundproof

Tea/Coffee Maker

Complimentary tea

Dining Table

Free bottled water

Free instant coffee

Full kitchen

Kitchenware

Microwave

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sitting Area

Dining Area

Separate living room

Sofa

Trash cans

Wardrobe/Closet

Clothes Rack

Dressing room

Ironing Facilities

Sewing kit

Washing machine

Baby cot (upon request)

Pets allowed in room

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Individual air conditioning

Safe

Locker

Smoke detector

Bathtub

Kitchenette

Internet [LAN]

Non-smoking

Separate shower/bathtub

Shower

Private Pool

Facilities Details

Pool and Spa

Fitness Center

Hot Tub

Sauna

Food & Drink

Buffet-Style Restaurant

Restaurant

Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Breakfast service

Front Desk Services

24-Hour Front Desk

Entertainment and Family Services

Kids club

Babysitting/Child Services

Air conditioning in public area

Heating in public area

Invoice provided

Smoke-free property

Playground

Nightclub/DJ

Casino

Business Facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Common Areas

Shared Lounge/TV Area

Terrace

Game Room

Library

Cleaning Services

Ironing Service

Anti-viral cleaning products

Body thermometer

Cashless payment service

Daily disinfection in all rooms

Daily disinfection in common areas

Face coverings on staff

First aid kit

Free face masks

Guest rooms seal after sanitization

Hand sanitizer

Hot water linen and laundry washing

Physical distancing of at least 1 meter

Professional-grade sanitizing services

Protective screens in common areas

Room sanitization opt-out available

Rooms sanitized between stays

Safe dining setup

Sanitized kitchen and tableware items

Shared stationery removed

Staff trained in safety protocol

Sterilizing equipment

Temperature check for guests and staff

Suit Press

Daily Housekeeping

Dry Cleaning

Laundry

Languages Spoken

English Spoken

Korean Spoken

Spanish Spoken

German Spoken

Dutch Spoken

Finnish Spoken

Hungarian Spoken

Indonesian Spoken

Icelandic Spoken

Internet Access in public areas

Free Wifi

Internet

Wired Internet

Wi-Fi in public areas

Miscellaneous

Garden

Swimming pool

Swimming pool [outdoor]

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Elevator

Facilities for Disabled Guests

Check-in [24-hour]

Non-smoking Rooms

Pets allowed

Family Rooms

Security [24-hour]

Car park [free of charge]

Car park [on-site]