Jongno Makers X IPPDA Hotel
Location: 33, Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03133, Seoul, KR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Centrally Located in Seoul
Individually Decorated Guestrooms
Near Major Tourist Attractions
To book your stay at Jongno Makers X Pretty Hotel and explore the vibrant city of Seoul, look no further!
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
Rooms Available
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Suite
1 Double Bed
527-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Classic
1 King Bed
280-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Biz
1 Double Bed
280-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Standard Semi
1 Double Bed
248-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Twin
2 Twin Beds
280-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Triple
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
280-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
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Standard Classic
1 King Bed
248-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Guest Reviews
- Lorna (8/5): - I stayed a week. The location, on the famous Pocha St, is great. It can be super loud but on the 8th floor, it was ok. My room was around 150 sq ft. Maybe... The mattress was on the floor so it was hard. There is no cleaning of the room, even for a one week stay.
- Rochelle (6/5): - The room was a bit run down, the bed super hard. The location is great and the hotel is safe
- Tomas (10/5): - Always very friendly and helpful staff, very central position, walkable area with lot of attractions, perfect public transportation connection hub for the whole city.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Although the room was good there was no service, either at reception or cleaning the room. Is also doesn’t help that they have changed the name of the hotel. After five taxis couldn’t find the hotel, l picked up a card that said it was the “Jongno Makers X” hotel.
- Roshan (10/5): - It was lovely, clean and the staff were very helpful!!
- John (10/5): - Pleasant staff, convenient location. Being steps away from a subway exit was a huge plus. The street can be busy at night, but it's part of the charm. I also prefer firm beds so it didn't bother me. Let staff know if you want the room cleaned. I'll be sure to come back someday!
- John (4/5): - I’m sorry to write that the hallway and elevator had a smell. It was both dirty as well. My room was mostly quiet but with very little frills. The view from the tiny window was blocked but it remained dark which was a good thing when fighting jet lag. I walked by an opened door to the rooms on the other side and it looked nicer and brighter. It looked liked it had a little better amenities than my room as well.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location - The hotel was at one of the best locations. The room wasnt big but enough to fit 2 people. The bed was hard like sleeping on the floor but its okay if you sleep on your back. Suggest to bring ear plugs as the hotel faces one of the main streets so it gets pretty loud til about 2am. But the hotel's location makes up for everything. If youre under 30, this is perfect for you, right across from bars, food street and shopping.
- Nicole (2/5): - Our room was absolutely filthy! There were somebodies socks, earrings and bottle cap lids underneath our mattress. There were also crumbs and layers of dust everywhere, even on the walls. Our room absolutely stank and our bed sheets had blood stains all over them. We complained to the manager downstairs who tried to help by changing our bed sheets and hoovering but we kept finding more dirt. He also walked all over our bed with his shoes on whilst ‘cleaning’. We were unable to move rooms that night as it was midnight and he couldn’t do anything else for us. We immediately moved to the hotel next door and Jongno Makers x Pretty hotel and Expedia have refused to give us a refund for their terrible service and standards.
- Larry (8/5): - Really hard beds and no chair, closet or other furniture in room. Otherwise location was close to many sites, metro and eating. Bathroom was good enough. Staff spoke English but not smoothly. Fair price.
- Arttu (8/5): - Great location next to metro entrance. Multiple restaurants and cafes in that area. Room would need bit update and bathroom was bit dirty but still okey.
- Rosemary (2/5): - Do not stay at this property if you want a nice stay. The area is amazing but lively at night and loud. The room was grubby, mouldy and stuffy. The bathroom smelt bad and I felt very unsafe for the duration of my stay. The bed was honestly the hardest thing I have ever slept on. We stayed at 4 other places during our trip to Korea and nowhere else had beds like this. The foyer is okay but the lift and corridor smells strongly off rancid fatty food. We think this was a re-fitted motel/love hotel. Avoid if possible.
- Patrick (4/5): - This hotel is okay for the short term. It’s missing important things for long term stay like laundry service and daily room cleaning services. Its location is very convenient however. It is also quite small. I still enjoyed my stay though. There are other options in the area at the same price point that are more flushed out in services. Good for the short term this place is.
- Mario (6/5): Otherwise - Bed was hard. There was a hole in the wall on the 10th floor and One night around 11pm another guest opened the door to my room with a key . Otherwise it was fine
- Harry (10/5): Perfect location, clean and nice rooms - Perfect location right near subway and lots of the things you gotta see in Seoul. Seems like the area would be lively all night but I was on the 8th floor so no problems. Clean room, could connect netflix! All I could ask for a fast paced trip to Seoul!
- Gary (10/5): - Excellent value and very good regardless of price. Stay away if you’re picky. Well-used but clean and proper. All of the necessary amenities. Location and price are dynamic duo.
- Stephen (10/5): - Awesome stay. Close to most tourist attractions
- Alexander (8/5): - Great location with lots nearby, but that comes along with a good bit of street noise at night so request a room on the alley side of the building and/or be prepared to bring earplugs if that’s going to bother you. Other than that one note it’s a perfect spot to check out central Seoul. Super clean, great staff, nice rooftop to hang out on.
- Hannah (8/5): - Super convenient Hotel with subway access right outside. It’s also walkable to a lot of areas and there are numerous restaurants and bars right outside
- linh (6/5): - It was fine as long as you don't care for regular room service. It was comfortable but quality is lacking. Great location
- Natalie (8/5): - If Kawasaki Warehouse, the old arcade in Japan modeled after Kowloon walled city, could become a hotel then this would be it. This place has a great location and the staff is super sweet. We could borrow umbrellas when it was raining and answered any questions we had. The room was clean where it mattered. The place is really for locals and patrons of other Asian countries, and we rather enjoyed that local flavor. I figured when I booked this place that it was either a cute boutique hotel, or a love hotel. It probably used to be boutique and then got sold to a different owner. Someone really loved this hotel at one point in time because there’s so much amazing attention to detail and style. Now it seems the restaurant downstairs is the primary income maker and thus more attention is spent on that. Since it’s on pretty much the bourbon street of Korea, there will be night markets late into the evening which actually weren’t that loud, but music started at midnight and went till about 5 PM. Maybe that music came from the downstairs restaurant which turns into a club. Who knows we didn’t investigate. The rooftop is awesome and gives views of the area. It’s peaceful. No one really used it so we enjoyed having coffee up there. It has a cute camping theme but items on the roof are deteriorating from years of being in the sun, likely forgotten by the current management. Still was a highlight for us. It was an ok hotel but would not return to stay on the street.
- Cecil (2/5): - To call this place a disaster is an understatement. The "room" had a layer of dust on everything, the cabinets were falling off the hinges, and it smelled bad. We barely wanted to put our bags on the floors.
- Alice (8/5): - The area has a lot of food options.
- vicky (8/5): - well, if you like crowds, definitely this hotel will be perfect. But it’s bit too much. shopping and the choice of restaurants were great.
- Victoria (2/5): Terrible - OMG !! Whomever recommended this place I’m not sure where they stayed before or even ever travelled! To say this place is terrible at BEST!! Still is a complete UNDERSTATEMENT!! The rooms are soooo old moldy dusty in complete disrepair! My assigned room on the 2nd floor was so bad part of the walls was dirty. The most important thing which is rye bed was so hard sleeping on the floor was softer, I’m a not lying, after a 15 !! Hours flight the least you want is a bed so uncomfortable that you wake up feeling more pain then the already bad economy seat ! Luckily the staff was able to change my room but wasn’t until the second night wish to my disbelief I don’t understand how such “hotel “ can be “fully booked “ obviously after touring all day you can only imagine how tired I was to change rooms again but at least I was able to get a better one also on the same second floor facing the Main Street , since the property is located in party central the street noise was also loud, luckily I always carry earplugs just in case ! Upon check out I just left the keys in a drop off box because there was no one available to help ! The only good thing is location ! Other than that stay away from this property plse
- Katherine (8/5): - Great location for a tourist seeing Seoul. Train station at the front door, lots of sights in easy walking distance. Street outside gets very busy every night so ask for a room facing away from the street to minimise noise. We overlooked the street and sleep was difficult until i got earplugs. Rock hard beds. Great shower pressure. No where to do laundry. Very convenient location.
- Amy (10/5): - We loved the location of the hotel. I liked that it seemed more personable. The room seemed clean. We admired the bathroom. Staff was very eager to please. We LOVED the neighborhood. We hope to return to Korea. If we do, we will always consider this hotel first.
- Amy (10/5): - I liked the decor of the lobby. It felt very warm and inviting. Appreciated that the rooms seemed very clean and modern. Helpful staff. Excellent location.
- James (8/5): - Overall a fantastic stay. The only negative was the toilet door was quite stiff. Being a sliding door, would be nicer if it was easier to open and close. Hotel is situated in a busy area so can get a bit nosiy, but if you like eating and drinking its the place to be. Enjoyed our stay, thank you for your hospitality!
- Alba (6/5): - Location is really good and the lobby is very nice. We had a room that faces the back of the building so we got no noise at all from the street. On the other hand, the bed was very hard and uncomfortable (my back is still in pain) and not everyone in the front desk speaks English (they’re also not the most friendly). It was a fair price for a 2 stars hotel.
- Maria (10/5): - Excellent location with an underground station at your doorstep. In the room you find all the toiletries you may need and even a hair straightener as well as the airdryer. Free drinking water. A few little aesthetic touch ups would make the room perfect.
- jenny (10/5): Lovely Boutique Hotel - This hotel was easy to get around the city. We walked to many places. The streets are filled with night food vendors. There’s a lovely shopping/eating area across the street. Don’t be fooled. It’s a very cute, lovely area. Mil Toast for breakfast was the best!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): good location - The place is comfortable with lots of food establishments and the metro is just in front of the the hotel door very convenient to travel around seoul
- Yonsook (4/5): - Service was very poor
- CHUEN KIAT (10/5): - Comfortable hotel to stay
- JACK (6/5): - Location is pretty good, you walk out of the hotel and almost straight into the subway. Directly opposite the hotel you can venture into a maze of restaurants, retail and cafes. The staff were friendly and did their best with our respective language barriers. The bed was almost rock hard, maybe its a Korean preference with a firm mattress and that might be a consideration for some. Whilst there is some surrounding noise as surrounding places kick on until late, this didn't bother me.
- William (10/5): Enjoyed our stay! - Had a really nice stay ! Steps away to Hanok Village with so many cozy cafes, bakeries, restaurants and microbrews ! We hope to stay here again! Clean room and cute lobby!
- Verified traveler (4/5): Rude Receptionist Cursed Us in Korean - This male receptionist is the worst and rudest guy I've ever met, can't believe it happened in hospitality industry. My bf and I asked him if he speaks Chinese or English, he denied, and when my bf tried to use translation app and ask if they have wall adapters to borrow, I heard the receptionist kept murmuring in Korean, like 7-8 sentences. Since I watched many Korean dramas, I heard "michoso" and "shibal", which are Korean words for crazy and f*ck. This is ridiculous and unacceptable. I said "You thought I don't know what Shibal means? Shibal!"
- Peter (10/5): - Good hotel right in the middle of Jongno, subway station right in front, lots of dining options nearby. Gets noisy on the street in the night with partygoers.
- Tan (8/5): Nice choice within budget - Location is excellent, a lot of food choices and convenient store nearby, very happening at night time, but, the room size is a bit too small for 2 person I saw many ppl mentioned about it, room only provide one towel even we have 2 ppl staying in
- Jisun (10/5): - It gives me more like love hotel/ motel vibe than a hotel. However their bed and beddings were comfy!!
- Marnick (8/5): - Ideal location for a hotel! The street turned into a food-street at night, which gave extra food options but also gave a bit of extra noise trying to sleep.
- Jeannie (10/5): - Very convenient for transit. Area across from hotel is very cute and trendy.
- Tomas (10/5): - Perfect place, close to all major tourist attractions, simple but clean with all amenities needed, frienfly staff
- REBECCA (4/5): Great location, non-existent service. - We stayed 4 nights, every afternoon we returned to the room and it had not been cleaned. So we had to go back to reception every time and ask for a clean. Then, once the room was cleaned only one towel was provided. Again, we had to go back downstairs every day to ask for a second towel, sometimes twice. The front desk staff were more interested in their devices and barely notice you when you're coming in and going out. The front doors of the hotel remain open/unlocked all night and you do not need a room key to operate the lift. So avoid if you're security conscious. We had a king bedded room but the bed definitely didn't measure as a standard king size. The mattress is also very very firm. There are tea and coffee making facilities but no tea of coffee provided - bring your own. The bathroom door was broken and needed 2 people to slide it shut, otherwise expect to be facing your bed and room mate 3 feet away from the toilet. The towels are barely bigger than the bath mats. Shower pressure was good. Bottled water and popcorn was available at any time from the gaming room. Interesting x-rated vending machine in the gaming room too. Location wise, the hotel is right next to the station. Street food markets line the street in the evenings so expect a a lot of street noise until late. Fantastic laneways across the road with all sorts of restaurants and cafes. Easy walk to Myeongdong, Bukchon, Insadong, Gwangjang Market.
- wai (4/5): - The location of the hotel is excellent. The staff are polite but they don't have English ability and are not well trained. The lighting is too dark. It does not provide good lighting level for travellers.
- Jinjoo (10/5): - Many things I liked about this hotel:Very close to the multiple subway stations and Insa Dong. Big screen and free Netflex. You can control the room temp, lights, and the TV with one remote control. King size bed and friendly staff!!! Good price for all of these. It was actually smoking free- clean room smell and quiet. The shower water volume and temp was quick to the control. I would definitely come back here.
- Jinjoo (10/5): - I stayed for 5 days. I got a King bed. The sheets were very clean and the room was spacious. Room smelled clean and quiet. I loved it.
- Chris (10/5): - Excellent location and atmosphere.
- Mark (4/5): Very disappointed - The positive: good location. The negative: Staff communication skills very lacking. often left front desk unattended for significant periods of time( up to 20 minutes). Room very small and when requesting different room was flat out told no by staff. No local programming on TV. Only one towel supplied for two people. I could go on but the bottom line is i would recommend finding someplace else.
- Hong Hong (8/5): - I’m a solo traveller and I picked this place because of its convenient location - directly opp Ikseondong which is definitely worth exploring, right in front of the hotel is exit 4 of Jongno-3ga subway which houses 3 lines. Great for travelling around via subway. Only downside is I have to carry a huge luggage up a flight of stairs as I make my way to Seoul Station. Unfortunately no lift or escalator for that. Plenty of eating places at night. It does get a bit noisy because of the food tents but the vibes are good. Remember to check out level 2 where they have free popcorn, cold water bottles and microwave for guests to use. Room wise its understandably small. Quite comfortable for 1 pax. Water pressure at the shower is great! Would be good if they can add in bidets. Remote control for TV was in Korean. Couldn’t get the TV to work until the last day when I manage to find Netflix. May be good to have a translation guide for the remote. Love that their remote can control the AC and lights. So do play with the remote control a bit. Staff are generally friendly. Do wish that they speak more English. I have to wait 15mins at the lobby because there wasn’t anyone at the reception when I arrived in the afternoon. Could have a bell or intercom so we can reach someone. Overall it was a pretty fantastic stay! Very safe neighbourhood. I walk around at night alone and it was okay. Will come back and stay again when I’m in Seoul.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Disappointed - Paid for deluxe, but received small, dingy, standard room. Nightstand was very dusty. Only one towel. No one checked identification at check in. No one at desk morning after and no answering phone when called for assistance. Later that morning, when front desk staff arrived, he was rude. The location of the hotel was excellent, but if you don’t speak Korean, make sure to have a translation app so you can communicate with staff. Do not pay for deluxe, because you might not get it and don’t expect to get help from staff. Be prepared to sleep in a small, dark dingy room. However, enjoy easy access to the metro and walking to many sites and restaurants.
- Jennifer (6/5): - The location of the property was convenient. There's an entrance to the Jong-no subway station as you step outside. Across the road is Ikseon-dong hanok village where there are many cafes which are good for people who like desserts. At night, the area is quite lovely. Lots of tents set up at night and people eat and drink until late.
- AMike (10/5): - The staff is excellent, with better English than mine (as an American tourist) and were happy to help me get directions to shops when I asked for help. The location, though, is really the best part. It's right in the best part of Insadong, with restaraunts and street food everywhere. And the main street of Insadong is right there too. Being immediately at exit 4 of the Jongno-3 station means you can also get almost anywhere else in the city via subway. That station houses three lines, so you probably won't even need to transfer. I would come back here in an instant!
- Verified traveler (8/5): nglish speaking staff were extremely helpful. - I arrived earlier and the friendly staff who spoke English very well, let me check in because the room was available. The location was very easy to find as it was at exit 4 of JongNo 3 (Sam) ga. Surprised to see how vibrant the outside was as they have their restaurant facilities linked to the streets with a marquee, creating a nice atmosphere. The location is perfect because it has a nice old town feel to it with a variety of cafe’s, restaurants and boutique shops to explore. Excellent service from the staff. Great location. Facilities were good considering the price. Overall a great 8.5/10. Would stay there again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff friendliness was the highlight for sure. A little foodie guide at the lobby was useful reference. Great location in terms of walking attractions.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Loved the location. Didn't like the "bed on the floor on the raised platform" that I got in the room I had this time. I much preferred the regular beds I had the first two visits.
- Natalie (10/5): - Location was superb - right off the metro. Close to major sites. Breakfast included. Decent sized twin bedroom. Good water pressure in shower.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The staff is very friendly and the hotel it’s in a really good position. There’s a slew of restaurants and you’ve the tube (nr.5) literally at your door step
- Seah (8/5): - The hotel was really convenient and was located right next to one of the metro station's exits and near ikseondong. The decor of the place was really nice and there was a jazzy vibe to it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing that could be improved would be that there isnt space catered for putting luggage and that the mattress is pretty hard. All in all, the stay was comfy and lovely!
- Nkadventures (10/5): - Comfortable boutique hotel with a friendly staff and great location.
- Joshu (10/5): - We loved the vibes in the lobby and the clean look in the room. Location is great with the subway exit right in front and across the street the korean tradition village with many cafes. Very relaxed environment and great for those who like some peace and quiet in the middle of downtown Seoul. It would have been great if there was a microwave available to guest use and self operated washing machine and dryer.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff is great. The room was clean. Even though breakfast was simple, we had everything we needed.
- Pri (8/5): - Location of the hotel was good. As it was outside of the subway. However there is no elevator to head to the exit so it might be difficult for those who will be carrying heavy luggage otherwise if you’re taking a cab it’s alright as I did that on the last day by making reservation with the hotel. Jongo station is very big even though it’s centralised to go anywhere even though there a lot of walking Staff are very friendly. And it feels like home for sure. Already missing Seoul!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice decoration of the hotel lobby. Room rather small and simple. No table or chair in the room for putting stuffs. Not enough hangers.
- YONG (10/5): - Friendly and helpful staff :) The subway is just in front of the hotel, late night restaurant downstairs
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very convenience for transportation and food. Nearby Insadong and can walk to Bukchon Hanok Villege
- Dolly (8/5): - Strategic location.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The front counter were exceptional helpful, welcoming and kind. The hotel is ideally located and the perfect place to be based in Seoul
- Kels (8/5): - Lovely staffs and beautiful hotel! The only thing is the door isn’t soundproof. I was woken by the people passing by outside every morning.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - It has a very global feel. English speakers will find it very easy to operate in.
- Tina (8/5): Excellent hotrl with super hard matresses - Excellent location - clean rooms with super extra hard matresses (way to hard for me) and the hotel staff is helpful but with limited english.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location. Freindly reception staff. Could do with a better breakfast.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel was in a great location with the subway line at the front steps. Short walk to Downtown and there is ple3of restaurants in the area. Street noise can be heard but not horre
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location is great!! Transportation was good. Train station is right outside.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My room is in 9th floor. It was very quite. The staffs of this hotel is super nice. The location of this hotel is excellent. The area in front of this hotel is very good for shopping.
- april (10/5): - Located at Subway purple line exit.4 Staff was very nice. Clean and cozy room.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was wonderful, the location can't be better, right at the subway station leading to 3 metro lines. Walking distance to 4 palaces and the most important touristic places. Food, arts, everything is just there. Simple and cozy room, clean & comfy. Great staff, I appreciate the exceptional young lady at the reception - I guess her name is Sally - a fantastic friendly and helpful girl, thank you.
- Emily (4/5): Not accommodating for travelers - I rarely leave reviews, but had to say I was very disappointed with this hotel. Considering it is an airport hotel serving a major international connection, I would have expected staff to be more accommodating to the schedules of travelers. I arrived in the middle of the night from an international flight and they couldn't get my key card to work. I had to drag my luggage back and forth from the elevator to the front desk four times--no one seemed to notice how much of an inconvenience this was at 2am. I also requested a late checkout and they would only extend it by an hour even though I'm pretty sure I was the only guest staying on my floor. The next day, I still had 8 hours before my departing flight and asked to use the pool or gym after checkout--they refused. Instead they recommended the spa service with expensive massages. I didn't want to go to the airport, so I opted for a 30 minute massage. I booked the massage at the main tower building. They told me the actual massage room was in the other tower, so they walked me over and confirmed the massage I wanted--except it was suddenly 20% more expensive! The service book at the spa desk at the second tower had higher prices than those printed in the book at the other spa desk. Unbelievable.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The location is close to subway. But at night if you are the light sleeper you will feel annoying as the outside of the hotel is quite noisy.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Convenient access to subway and latest hip place. A bit noisy
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Next to subway
- Matthew (6/5): - Great hotel. Shame about the attitude of the staff on the front desk.
- KullachaK (10/5): - I always stay at this hotel, every time I am in Seoul. It’s perfect !!!
- Vanessa (10/5): - Our stay at MAKERS was utterly delightful. They always have on staff one person who can speak English, and all the staff are helpful and friendly. On the coffee table on the lounge is a thoughtful book put together recommending guests good food nearby and also where to buy a SIM card - goes to show how much they care about their guests. You can also order Kyochon chicken by asking the staff. The rooms are clean and rather spacious too. It’s also surprisingly quiet despite being situated next to the streets. The hotel is also well-located - convenience stores around and its right outside Line 5. The walk to Line 1 and Line 3 is not far too.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The hotel is great. Basic amenities but comfortable. Location is good. The only complaint is that it was a little noisy at night from people having late-night food and drinks just outside, and in the morning due to a construction.
- S (6/5): - There's no mirror in the room(only one in washroom), and bed and room size is small... Staff is nice! The concourse smells so good. Hotel is just next to the subway station.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The room is very small and can get a better hotel with similar price
- Colin (10/5): - Close to interchange station. Convenient to go different line destinations.
- Vanessa (10/5): - Nice hotel! Subway station right outside. Bed a little hard though.
- Victoria (8/5): Small central hotel in Seoul - Cute little hotel with fantastic breakfast. Room was a little small but very comfortable and location was perfect.
- Mareeya (10/5): - All staffs are very nice and willing to help us when we have problems or need some advices. The hotel location is very comfortable to go to any places. The places around the hotel are very nice and cute there’re also have many restaurants around the corners, no worries about what to eat. 😍
- Bethany (8/5): - The staff was very nice and was able to help us in English. The room was small like we expected, but kept clean. The WiFi didn’t work the first night but the staff helped us fix that. The air conditioning did not work well our whole stay and at times we thought it was kicking out heat. We had to open the window at night so we were comfortable, but then we heard the loud sounds of the street and nearby construction. The location is perfect.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Excellent location in Jongno area - Wonderful location for guests with luggage, as the subway exit (green line) with escalator is right in front of the hotel. Front desk staff are sometimes friendly and helpful. Note that main gate closes after midnight. Room is right fit for single traveler, but the bed might be a bit small for 2 travelers. Seats at the back are good for placing small suitcase. Might have some problem if your suitcase is large. Bathroom amenities are adequate. Nevertheless the overnight food hawkers nearby, room is quiet.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very convenient to metro station and airport bus stop. Close to Ikseon-Dong and Insadong where you can explore the cultural experience of South Korea. Many cafes, restaurants and Pojangmacha street food nearby. It is really a good,place to stay!
- Sarah (8/5): Stylish hotel - The hotel was great, right next to the subway station. Breakfast was average, not a huge selection but fine for me. The worst part for me was how hard the mattresses were, it was literally like sleeping on the floor, so not a great nights sleep.
- Satsuki (10/5): - Nice staffs, cool and comfort hotel. Near the station.
- Amie (10/5): - The staff was great and even let us borrow umbrellas the whole time we were there.
- sami (10/5): Makers Hotek - The hotel is very near an exit of a train station. However, the Google map led me all over the place. Perhaps the hotel can improve on the directional instruction at various booking site. Otherwise, I have enjoyed the hotel. It’s cozy and the ID of the hotel is warmth and attractive. The hotel staff, in particularly the lady Soo has gone over and above her duties to provide assistance. The food guide at the reception is helpful but perhaps can be improve to help the tourists to locate the popular eating places. I will return again to stay here, Makers Hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): - wonderful staff, stylish quirky hotel in perfect location. Ask for a room on the higher floors for less noise from the street, eg level 6 is great.
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