Seoul Hotel Tips by kdoc13

This is my favorite place to stay when in Seoul. The Tower hotel is a large white tower that sits on Mt. Namsan, pretty much in the center of Seoul. It is a few minutes from Itaewon and downtown, and features just about everything you will need in a hotel.

The room was actually really nice, a big bed, a nice shower, mini-fridge, TV with a lot of channels, and convenience things like computer (a pay for use one near the lobby) and fax machines.

The hotel has a gym, massuese, restaurant, and a bakery shop in the new part. The only down side to the hotel is that the pool never seems to have any water in it. But that is ok, I found I had a better time when I got to meet the South Korean World Cup team when they stayed there.

Unique Qualities: The Tower Hotel seems to be where a lot of wedding receptions happen. Because of this, there is a great atmosphere of fun on most nights coming from the reception halls. Many a bride can be seen roaming the lobby too. Which is good because for some unbelieveable reason, Korean women look more beautiful in a white wedding dress than any other women I have ever seen.... but I digress.

The hotel has great views of the Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan, and parts of the city. The many trees that surround the area, and the position of the hotel on the mountain also give a cooler breeze than many of the downtown or land level hotels. Which is good if you are a person like me who loves their AC.

Finally, the hotel is very convenient to almost anywhere in Seoul. Itaewon and its subway station are a three minute ride by taxi, and taxi's seem to drop by every minute. There is also the Dongguk University Station within walking distance.

English speaking staff, a great rate on cashing travelers checks, and an overall desire to make your stay in Korea the best possible experience make this my favorite hotel to stay at.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 82-2-2236-2121
Address: Tower Hotel San 5-5, Jangchung-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Directions: Get off at Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3, Exit 2 )
Website: http://www.towerhotel.co.kr/

The Crown Hotel is not a 4 star hotel by any stretch of the imagination. In its day, it probably was, but it is a bit older, and a bit more rundown. That said, it is clean, cheap, central to many things, and has a lot of great features to it.

The hotel is just South of itaewon, within walking distance of two subway stops, Yonsan Army base, the War Memorial, and of course the dive known as Itaewon.

It is an odd hotel because from the outside it looks like a Holiday in, but on the inside it is victorian looking at times. The staff is very courteous, and the rooms while not too spacious are bigger than most places in this price range. The beds are comfy too. Plus for around $77 USD in a major city, the price is reasonable too.

Unique Qualities: There is an office area, wedding hall, restaurant and parking garage, plus all the other normal hotel things.

I didn't see a pool though, my only real complaint,

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 797-4111
Directions: Just south of Itaewon and the namsan Tunnels.

A nice stay, but a bit pricey. If it is a clean room with a good roof and AC, I am happy. This one is very convenient to downtown Seoul. It is right next to City Hall and many palaces, alter's and shopping.

Unique Qualities: All the unique qualities, plus some of the more luxurious ones.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: 188-3 i-ka Ulchi-ro
Directions: Next to the CIty Hall and the Lotte Hotel.