Seoul Accommodation: Hotel Palace Namdaemun
Location
– 3min walk to Hoehyun Subway Station & 10min walk to Namdaemun Market Airport Limousine Bus Stop
– cross the street & you are at Namdaemun Market (left side) & Myeongdong Shopping St. (right side)
– right across the street is Shinsegae Main Department Store, while Lotte Mall is just a short walk away
– plenty of restaurants in the area
– safe even at night
Service
– while there is no free toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, & lotion), it is not a problem because everything is close by (there is a 7-11 & cvs convenience store nearby)
– complimentary wifi was fast
– hotel staff spoke & understood english
– a website and a working email address would be nice for guests wishing to book directly
Room
– there is no cabinet but is okay for people who travel light. room is spacious enough.
– clean room & bathroom
– there is free hot/cold water dispenser near the elevator
Hotel Palace Namdaemun
92-6, 1-Ka, Hoehyun-dong, Chung-ku,
Seoul, Korea
Tel: (02) 777-7731
Fax: (02) 776-8759
5 nights = $361 (year 2014 rate)
How to get there:
By subway, head to Hoehyun Station (Lines 1 & 2) and depart from exit 1. Walk just a few feet towards the right.
If coming from the airport, take the Airport Limousine Bus (Bus 6015) from Incheon International Airport for 10000KRW/pax and get off at Namdaemun Market. Then take a cab going to the hotel (3-5000KRW). Drop off is walking distance to the hotel, but may be difficult to navigate for first timers with heavy luggage.
Print and present to taxi driver (in case you get lost):
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